Transitional Youth Worker

position: transitional youth worker - competition #2026-29

conditions: full-time, permanent

department: memengwaa program

location: 257 manitoba ave, winnipeg,mb

closing date: open until filled

salary range: tbd depending on experience and education

shawenim abinoojii is a non-profit service provider and southeast first nations-led organization. We offer comprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities to challenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique first nations-led service model.

• competitive salary
• personal leave days and paid sick time
• employer-matched pension plan
• comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• on-site parking
• paid professional development

the transitional youth worker provides one-on-one supports to youth who are livingin or transitioning out of memengwaa transitional housing units. The key objective of this role is to support youth to build their personal capacity, in preparation for the next stages oftheir lives.

• provide individualized,one-on-one services to indigenous youth in and from care.
• alongside staff team,screen referrals and complete intakes to the program.
• utilizing program tools,complete goal setting and life skill assessments with tenants; follow up on goals and assessments on a regular basis.
• conduct weekly check inswith youth to implement, review and update goals.
• refer to and liaise with appropriate resources; advocate for youth when required.
• collaborate with youth supports to develop and provide comprehensive supports based on identified needs.
• provide written reportsto and work closely with secfs case workers as required.
• maintain youth files by completing file logs, keeping copies of critical information, and filing information to the highest standards of confidentiality.
• attend goal setting meetings with youth and their supports.
• alongside the support workers, conduct suite checks to ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• teach youth budgeting skills and arrange financial management programming.
• when youth move out ofthe program, provide ongoing supports through check in and follow up.
• intervene in crises in acalm and effective manner, including supporting youth to access appropriate and immediate resources.
• collaborate with othermemengwaa staff to develop programming calendars.
• facilitate and/or coordinate programming for participants in the memengwaa program; document attendance and complete workshop reports.
• recommend support staff schedules, in collaboration with direct supervisor.
• participate in team meetings & attend training as required.
• participate in on-call rotation as required.

• completion of post-secondary training in human services field; combination of education,previous work experience, lived experience and training may be considered.
• must have a clear child abuse, adult abuse and criminal record checks, and prior contact check is required.
• validmb class 5 drivers license and access to a vehicle is required: acceptable drivers abstract required.
• understanding of how systems such as eia, cfs, clds and others function; ability to support youth in navigating systems.
• asist,nvci, first aid cpr, and other related trainings considered an asset
• abilityto frequently walk multiple flights of stairs may be required.
• demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of indigenous perspectives, first nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• abilityto work with addictions, mental illness and trauma from a strengths-based perspective.
• strong knowledge of community resources.
• strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective working relationships
• experience with child welfare and/or youth aging out of care.
• strong oral and written communication skills with excellent documentation skills
• excellent time management skills.
• abilityto speak anishinaabe an asset.

we thank all who apply however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to internal candidates, southeast community members and self-declared candidates (first nations, inuit, or metis).