Support Worker Coordinator

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal leave days and paid sick time

Employer-matched Pension plan

Comprehensive health and dental

On-site parking

Paid professional development

Job summary

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc. is seeking a Support Worker Coordinator to oversee Support and Respite Workers and ensure Southern Care Program homes are well supported in delivering care.

You will build relationships, coordinate schedules, and participate in meetings while maintaining high confidentiality in a fast-paced, community-focused setting. A Grade 12 education or equivalent experience is required, with preference for supervisory experience and knowledge of First Nations perspectives.

Qualifications

• Grade12 education and/or 3 years’ experience in similar industry.
• Supervisory experience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Knowledge of community-based resources.
• Ability to communicate in Anishinaabe is an asset.
• Familiarity with Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of First Nations perspectives and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with Support Workers, House Parents, community resources, and services.
• Ensure staffing is filled and schedules are managed; handle conflicts.
• Recruit and orient Support Workers.
• Coordinate Support Worker requests and care delivery.
• Conduct weekly and unannounced home visits as needed.
• Document home visits and provide reports to Manager.

Skills

Conflict management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Time management

Education

Grade 12 education

3 years relevant experience

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position: Support Worker Coordinator - Competition #2026-27

Conditions: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Support Work Program

Location: 865 Main Street

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Range: TBD based on qualifications

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profitservice provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offercomprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities tochallenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations-ledservice model.

BENEFITS:

• Competitivesalary
• Personalleave days and paid sick time
• Employer-matchedPension plan
• Comprehensivehealth and dental benefits package
• On-siteparking
• Paidprofessional development

OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Support Worker Program Supervisor,the Support Worker Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the oversightof Support and Respite Workers and to ensure the Southern Care Program homesare appropriately supported in the delivery of care.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Building and maintaining relationships with theSupport Workers, House Parents, Community Resources,Southeast Child and Family Services, and community.
• Ensure support worker roles are filled andscheduled appropriately. Managing conflict within the home.
• Recruitment and facilitate orientation of SupportWorkers.
• Coordinate Support Worker Requests
• Deliver an efficient, community-asset basedapproach to providing care.
• Conduct weekly home visits to provide support andmaintain awareness of homes.
• Conduct unannounced home visits at Manager request.
• Complete documentation of home visits and provideit to the Manager as requested.
• Receive complaints and concerns; respond in atimely manner (in collaboration with Manager).
• Identify and communicate to Manager the trainingneeds of Support Workers.
• Compile & review Time Sheets for bi-weeklypayroll submission to ensure Time Sheets are fully and accurately completedprior to submission.
• Assist Support Workers with proper completion ofpaperwork.
• Participate in meetings as requested.
• Coordinate activities and groups for Support Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade12 education and/or 3 years’ experience in similar industry.
• Supervisoryexperience preferred, but not mandatory.
• Abilityto effectively manage conflict.
• Knowledgeof Community-based resources.
• Abilityto communicate in Anishinaabe an asset.
• Knowledgeof the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.
• Stronginterpersonal skills and ability to work in a community-based environment witha high attention to detail.
• Strongproficiency in Microsoft Office, word processing ("MS Word"), Spreadsheets(Excel), E-mail (Outlook) and Internet.
• Excellentoral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledgeand/or understanding of First Nations perspectives, culture, and philosophies.
• Mustmaintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be resourceful with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively managemultiple priorities.
• Must have a clear child and adult abuse registrychecks, criminal record check with vulnerable sector search and Prior Contact Check,required.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with asatisfactory driver abstract, required.

WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNALCANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRSTNATIONS, INUIT, OR METIS).