Youth Unit Lead - Youth Program Coordinator - EUTC - Competition 2026-076

Manitoba Chiefs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Chiefs is seeking a Youth Unit Lead - Youth Program Coordinator for the Eagle Urban Transitional Center. This role provides leadership for the Youth Unit, mentors staff, and coordinates youth-focused programming including the Eagle’s Nest project.

You will promote social, emotional, educational and employment readiness for youth, work with partners, supervise activities, and manage schedules to ensure effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• College or university program in social work or related discipline is usually required.
• Experience in a social service environment may replace formal education.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with First Nation stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Youth Unit, including the Eagle’s Nest Project.
• Act as Team Lead by supporting, mentoring, and guiding the Youth Unit and Eagle’s Nest staff.
• Oversee youth programming across the unit, ensuring activities are aligned with program objectives and culturally responsive.
• Coordinate staff schedules, shift coverage, and program calendars to ensure consistent supervision.
• Assist clients in identifying options and developing plans of action with ongoing guidance.
• Participate in minor case planning and case management, including goal setting and progress tracking.
• Support participants in developing educational and employment readiness skills.
• Supervise youth activities and assist with pre-release and release planning.
• Maintain attendance records, incident reports, case notes, and program documentation.
• Assist with program budgets, supply inventory, and purchasing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Planning

First Nations collaboration

Education

College/university program in social work or related discipline

Job description

Youth Unit Lead - Youth Program Coordinator - Competition 2026-076

URN - EUTC

Full-TimeTerm

(1) Position Available

Position Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Eagle Urban Transitional Center Management, the Youth Unit Lead - Youth Program Coordinator provides leadership and oversight of the Youth Unit within the Eagle Urban Transition Centre (EUTC), including the Eagle’s Nest Project. The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Youth Unit operations, overseeing youth-focused programming, and supporting minor case planning and case management.

This role leads and supports programming that promotes the social, emotional, educational, and employment readiness development of youth. The Youth Program Coordinator – Youth Unit Lead works collaboratively with the Youth Unit staff, including the Eagle’s Nest staff, volunteers, and community partners, to ensure coordinated programming, aligned schedules, and meaningful activities that support positive outcomes for youth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Youth Unit, including the Eagle’s Nest Project.
• Act as Team Lead by supporting, mentoring, and guiding the Youth Unit and Eagle’s Nest staff.
• Oversee youth programming across the unit, ensuring activities are aligned with program objectives, culturally responsive, and youth centered.
• Work collaboratively with Eagle’s Nest staff to plan, coordinate, and implement programming, schedules, and activities.
• Coordinate staff schedules, shift coverage, and program calendars to ensure consistent supervision and effective service delivery across all youth programs.
• Assist clients in identifying options and developing plans of action while providing ongoing guidance, support, and follow-up.
• Participate in minor case planning and case management, including goal setting, progress tracking, documentation, and coordination with internal and external supports.
• Support Eagle’s Nest participants in developing educational and employment readiness skills, including life skills, confidence building, and goal planning.
• Supervise youth activities and assist with pre-release and release planning.
• Participate in client intake, selection, and admission to appropriate programs.
• Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behavior management programs, youth services programs, and other community-based

initiatives under the supervision of social services or health care professionals

• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness by tracking behavioral changes, participation levels, and responses to interventions.
• Maintain regular communication with social service agencies, educational institutions, employment services, and health care providers involved with clients.
• Serve as a mentor and role model, promoting positive behavior, cultural pride, inclusivity, accountability, and personal growth.
• Mobilize and coordinate volunteer resources and activities in collaboration with internal programs and community partners.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, case notes, and program documentation.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation, reporting, and research purposes.
• Assist with program budgets, supply inventory, and purchasing.
• Support management with reporting, unit planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Completion of a college or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or other social science or health-related discipline is usually required.
• Previous work experience in a social service environment as a volunteer or in a support capacity may replace formal education requirements for some occupations in this unit group.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently in determining work methods or priorities.
• Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed for events or program schedules.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with First Nation stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle may be required.
  

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government‑issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non‑status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.