Overview
The Transition Program Worker North works in the community-based Youth Transition Program, which is part of the Family Enhancement department. The Transition Program’s purpose is to serve youth aged 15-21 years of age in preparing for adulthood, independent living, and leaving care equipped to live successfully in the community.
With an understanding of the needs of youth, the Transition Program Worker assists youth participants in preparing for living independently after care with the Agency ends.
In a culturally appropriate framework, the incumbent provides care and support to the youth participants; develops and models healthy relationships, while encouraging participants to develop life skills, and connection to community and family of origin.
Qualifications
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in youth recreational setting, advocacy setting, or group care setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of youth who are in care.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with youth, in a non-judgmental manner.
• Demonstrated commitment to community-based, culturally appropriate programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Indigenous communities.
• Ability to speak Cree/Dene an asset.
Contact
Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2024-043 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
Competition #2024-043
701 Thompson Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 2A2
Fax: 204-778-8428
Email: hr@awasisagency.ca