Youth Support Worker(S)

eBrandon; Brandon; Hybrid; CAD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

eBrandon is seeking Youth Support Worker(s) to join our team in Brandon, Manitoba. The role focuses on welcoming youth, building trust, and supporting their daily needs in a safe, culturally respectful space.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, patient, and capable of handling crises with calm, using trauma-informed approaches. Positions include evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and non-judgmental.
• Comfortable supporting youth experiencing homelessness, trauma, addictions, mental health challenges, or other complex circumstances.
• Strong communicator and dependable team member.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and stay calm under pressure.
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently and with others.
• Committed to Indigenous cultural safety, inclusion, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Welcome youth into a safe, culturally respectful space.
• Build trusting relationships through consistency and respect.
• Support daily needs, goals, wellness, and independence.
• Assist during conflict, crisis, and challenging situations.
• Connect youth with housing, health, cultural, educational, and community resources.
• Encourage healthy choices, self-determination, and personal growth.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming lodge environment.
• Complete documentation and shift reports.
• Participate in programming, cultural activities, and community events.
• Work collaboratively with staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and community partners.
• Use trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and strengths-based approaches.

Skills

Compassionate

Patience

Strong communicator

Team player

Indigenous cultural safety

Job description

WE?RE HIRING YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER(S)

The Youth Safe Lodge provides a safe, welcoming environment for youth ages 16?26, including drop-in services, overnight shelter, transitional housing, and connections to community supports.

We are seeking compassionate, respectful, and dependable Youth Support Worker(s) to join our team.

What You?ll Do

• Welcome youth into a safe, culturally respectful space
• Build trusting relationships through consistency and respect
• Support daily needs, goals, wellness, and independence
• Assist during conflict, crisis, and challenging situations
• Connect youth with housing, health, cultural, educational, and community resources
• Encourage healthy choices, self-determination, and personal growth
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming Lodge environment
• Complete documentation and shift reports
• Participate in programming, cultural activities, and community events
• Work collaboratively with staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and community partners
• Use trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and strengths-based approaches

What We?re Looking For

We?re looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and non-judgmental
• Comfortable supporting youth experiencing homelessness, trauma, addictions, mental health challenges, or other complex circumstances
• A strong communicator and dependable team member
• Able to maintain professional boundaries and remain calm during challenging situations
• Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Committed to Indigenous cultural safety, inclusion, and respect

Experience, education, lived experience, and cultural knowledge related to youth or social services will be considered. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and community resources is an asset. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Why Work With Us?

Every shift is different. You may help a youth access housing, share a meal, support someone through a difficult moment, or simply listen.

Our work is rooted in relationship, trust, healing, and belonging. Your presence and compassion can make a lasting difference.

Location: Brandon, Manitoba

Position: Youth Support Worker(s)

Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts

Employment: Full-time, part-time, and casual positions available

Brandon Friendship Centre is committed to an inclusive, culturally safe, and respectful workplace.