Outreach Worker: Youth Support and Advocacy

Become a Street Reach Outreach Worker with The Link in Manitoba and make a difference in the lives of high-risk youth. This role requires a commitment to culturally safe support and effective advocacy.

As an Outreach Worker, you will focus on engaging and supporting vulnerable youth through proactive outreach. Utilizing a trauma-informed framework, you will work closely with community organizations, parents, and youth to facilitate safety and wellbeing. Navigating complex systems of care while fostering trust is critical to your role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mobile outreach to youth in diverse locations

• Build trustworthy relationships with youth and families

• Conduct safety assessments for high-risk situations

• Advocate effectively within various service systems

• Maintain thorough documentation and reports

Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care

• 3-4 years of extensive outreach experience

• Knowledge of the dynamics of child exploitation

• Ability to communicate and document clearly

• Dedication to anti-colonial and identity-centered practices

Bring your expertise in youth support to The Link and foster community resilience.