Community HOMES FOR Children - Youth Care Worker; PT, Term

Community Homes for Children
- Youth Care Worker (PT, Term)

Part Time
- Term Contract. Direct Service, Winnipeg, MB, CA

Salary Range: $17.32 to $23.38 Hourly

We are seeking Direct Support Workers for specialized residential settings serving youth ages 12–17. In this role, the mission is empowerment through intentional skill-building and advocacy. We provide stabilization for youth who may be dealing with significant mental health concerns or involvement with the justice system through predictable structures, restorative justice principles, and positive behavior support.

You are not just a caregiver—you are a Life Skills Coach and Advocate. You will work within a trauma‑informed environment to help youth move from crisis to self‑sufficiency, transforming daily routines into opportunities for growth, healing, and future independence.

Position details:
Awake overnights, Friday and Saturday 11pm-7am.

• Skill Mentorship:
  Actively teach and model life skills, including meal planning, basic cooking, grocery shopping, budgeting, and household maintenance.
• Systems Navigation:
  Coach youth on how to safely access community resources, use public transit, and manage medical or legal appointments.
• Vocational Readiness:
  Facilitate and encourage educational and vocational activities that prepare youth for future employment, volunteering, or post‑secondary transitions.
• Accompany and/or transport individuals to legal appointments, shopping, school, employment or leisure activities.
• Social & Emotional Growth:
  Utilize basic counselling and conflict resolution skills to help youth navigate social dynamics and emotional regulation.
• Community Liaison:
  Act as a liaison with social workers, lawyers, teachers, and community partners to ensure the youth’s developmental goals are met.
• Reintegration Support:
  Assist youth in meeting conditions of probation or court mandates, focusing on restorative practices and accountability.
• Safety & Stability:
  Provide a "secure base" through positive behavior support, crisis intervention, and medication administration, ensuring a safe environment for learning to occur.
• Utilize trauma‑informed intervention to defuse aggressive situations, focusing on de‑escalation strategies that protect the individual’s safety and foster long‑term self‑regulation skills.
• Maintain health and safety standards through medication administration and accurate documentation.
• Personal Care & Dignity:
  Assist with personal care routines and medical needs with a focus on maintaining the individual’s dignity and comfort.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; preference for post‑secondary education in Youth Care, Mental Health, or related fields.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working with youth (ages 12‑17) facing mental health challenges, justice involvement, addictions, homelessness, or exploitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of ASD and FASD and a commitment to person‑led care, routine structure, and adaptive communication.
• ASIST, Mental Health Training, or Health Care Aide certification are considered assets.
• Demonstrated understanding of Trauma‑Informed Care, the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and developmental milestones for adolescents.
• Strong awareness of Indigenous cultures, history, and the unique needs of Indigenous communities.
• American Sign Language (ASL) skills preferred; willingness to learn and develop communication skills required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license required.

Scheduled hours can include days, evenings, weekends, and awake overnights.

A valid Class 5 driver’s license is required. Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role; applicants must hold a valid, active driver’s license in good standing.

The closing date for all applications is July 17th, 2026.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record Check, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Checks; a satisfactory driver’s safety rating is required.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.