Transitional Worker - Winnipeg & West St. Paul

Southeast Child & Family Services; Rural Municipality of West St. Paul; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service agency in Manitoba is hiring a Transitional Worker to support young adults in achieving their personal goals and navigating services. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social services and strong communication skills, with an understanding of Indigenous practices. Responsibilities include assisting participants with their needs and maintaining a supportive living environment. Evening and overnight shifts required.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in social services or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with self-identified goals and life plans.
• Assist in acquiring immediate necessities and accessing services.
• Maintain cleanliness within transitional housing facilities.
• Organize outings and accompany participants to appointments.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Indigenous child welfare practices

Understanding of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Degree/diploma in social services

Job description

COMPETITION # 2025-075 POSITION TYPE CASUAL Must be available for a variety of shifts

• Evening: 4pm – 12am
• Overnight: 12am – 8am
• Weekends & Statutory Holidays

Reporting to the Transitional Housing Coordinator, the Transitional Worker will foster a collective, structured, positive, and healthy environment conducive to the holistic development and transitional independence of participants from the Agency. The Transitional Program is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with three flexible scheduled shifts to accommodate operational requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Support young adult program participants in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of their self-identified goals and life plans, ensuring the timely provision of comprehensive and continuous wrap‑around supports.
• Support young adult program participants in the following areas:
  • Assist in acquiring immediate necessities such as food, clothing, footwear, transportation passes, medical and optical needs, etc.
  • Facilitate access to therapy and culturally relevant healing services.
  • Assist in accessing legal support or navigating justice systems.
  • Assist in accessing pre‑employment training, life skills workshops, and leadership development sessions.
  • Help secure funding for recreational pursuits, artistic endeavors, hobbies, and leisure activities.
  • Facilitate connections with land, culture, language, family, and community.
  • Coordinate substance use treatment and recovery resources.
  • Collaborate with Agency units for program involvement and services.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization within transitional housing facilities; encourage participation from young adults in maintaining a conducive living environment.
• Organize outings and accompany young adults to appointments; assist with case management tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/diploma in social services (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
• Knowledge of The Child and Family Services Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families, The Adoption Act; and Indigenous child welfare practices.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs, values, and norms.
• Lived experience with addiction and recovery considered an asset.
• Experience with providing supports and interventions for trauma/crisis, addictions, family violence, child abuse/neglect, grief, and loss issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to speak Ojibwe is an asset).
• Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
• Must be willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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