About The Link: Youth and Family Supports
For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

Position Summary

The Finance Clerk performs duties assigned that ensure the effective, efficient, and accurate operation of the accounting department. Consistently ensuring accounting department internal and external deadlines are met, policies are followed and assists in providing accounting and finance-related support to the Accounting Supervisor.

Support to Accounting Department

·         Assists Accounts Payable - Processes invoices, credit notes, cheque requisitions, mileage reimbursements, expense claims, and other reimbursements;

·         Calculates and records GST input tax credits for all disbursements;

·         Reconciles vendor statements upon receipt. Follows up with the vendor if any discrepancies arise;

·         Balances the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger;

·         Engages in problem-solving with programs or vendors;

·         Assists with monthly account reconciliations when required;

·         Assists with compiling documents for the annual audit;

·         Prepares and posts journal entries as instructed by the Accounting Supervisor or Manager, Accounting and Payroll.

·         Enter data in various banks maintained by Link and help the accounting supervisor to reconcile banks on monthly basis.

·         Assists Accounts Receivable with the inputting of bank deposits into the Accounting System as backup when required

·         Assists in preparing monthly invoices required for our client’s i.e. different agencies, government bodies etc. as backup when required

·         Assists with the preparation of program budgets by providing information as identified;

·         Assists with the preparation of the administrative budget as it relates to costs of the accounting area;

·         Assists with the development of procedures for and accounts for special events as required;

·         Distributes Purchase Order sheets to Programs and tracks the P.O. Number and Program it was issued to in an Excel sheet;

·         Provides vacation coverage support for accounting staff

·         Completes year end sorting and filing of documents for storage purposes.

Audit Preparation

• Ensure that all documentation is organized and readily available.
• Create working papers on monthly basis for account reconciliations for the auditors related to balance sheet accounts assigned related accounts on Sage 300.

Visa Credit Card (as Backup)

• Review and process credit card reports daily.
• Send out a weekly statement to visa card holders;
• Prepares and posts all journal entries related to credit card purchases;
• Reconciles credit card expense reports to monthly visa statements & create balance sheet related working papers on Monthly basis;
• Prepares journal entries related to bank entries.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)/Experience

• Two years relevant experience in Accounting and/or Finance
• Post-secondary education in Accounting and/or Finance
• Understanding of accounting principals. 
• Computer experience in accounting software (Sage 300), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Experience in PJC modules.  
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months or willing to obtain.

Conditions of Employment

·         Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all completed within the last three months.

·         Travel throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba is required.

·         Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle are preferred.

·         Alternate transportation methods will be considered.

·         Ability to perform light physical tasks, including lifting, moving, organizing, and sorting household items as required.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time Term Position - 70 hours biweekly

Hours of work: Occasional overtime may be required based on organizational needs

Union: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled
Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports
Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue; in community
Salary Range: $ $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Dependent on qualifications

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Housing Mentor assists the Case Manager with the daily operations and support needs of all the youth on the caseload. The Housing Mentor ensures all responsibilities to the youth and young adults are carried out within a youth-centered, strength-based framework that promotes the cultivation and mobilization of youth strengths, potential and capacity for growth. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of the Housing Mentor include but are not limited to: 

• Builds positive relationships and rapport with participants, helping to identify personal strengths to promote a sense of belonging, independence, generosity and mastery
• Empowering participants to gain independent living skills such as;
  • Develop and maintain a budget
  • Access community resources
  • Obtain and maintain housing
  • Participate in education or employment
  • Attend appointments
  • Cooking, cleaning, shopping
• Provides creative and hands-on learning experiences that reflect goals and objectives outlined in the individual care plan;
• Active involvement with youth in applicable cultural programming, in the community, and with their families with a view towards their growth and development and reaching the goals of their placement, as identified in their care plan;
• Assist participants to search for, view, and apply for apartments
• Assist participants with understanding their tenancy rights and responsibilities
• Supports participants with maintaining living areas based on reasonable expectations of participants, and program standards
• Develops relationship with landlords
• Mediate issues between participant and landlords including follow up after complaints and evictions
• Work as part of the team to ensure consistency in supporting the participant in achieving their goals
• Ability to organize time to complete tasks and administration duties in a timely and professional manner
• Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased on program funds are collected and forwarded to the Case Manager
• Completes clear, concise, and accurate documentation including incident reports and contact notes
• Other duties, as required

• Experience with one-on-one mentorship with at-risk youth and demonstrate an understanding of the realities of living independently;
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Child and Youth Care or; 
  
• A combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Willingness to obtain necessary training as per the organization's training policy including Crisis De-escalation, Applied Suicide Intervention, Colonization Awareness, and Child Development;
  
• Ability to navigate crisis and support others through stressful situations; 
• Knowledge of strength-based philosophy and knowledge of aboriginal culture and language (preferred);
• Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and economic backgrounds;
• Knowledge of community resources;
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtain;
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months;
• Valid drivers license and acceptable drivers abstract (subject to approval).
• Access to a personal vehicle for work is required.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports
For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

Position Summary

The Home Ally is a front-line family-centred role within Home Fire, a Family Preservation program designed through a First Nations lens to strengthen families and support children to remain safely at home whenever possible. Reporting to the Family Preservation Manager, the Home Ally works as part of the Home Fire Family Support Team to provide practical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support to caregivers and families.

This position plays a central role in supporting families to create safe, organized, functional, and sustainable home environments that promote family wellness, stability, autonomy, and preservation. The Home Ally assists caregivers to identify household strengths and barriers, develop practical plans, establish routines, improve organization, and access supports that enhance daily family functioning.

Working collaboratively with families, community resources, and interdisciplinary team members, the Home Ally provides hands-on coaching, modelling, encouragement, and follow-up support. The role requires sound judgement, cultural humility, respectful engagement, strong boundaries, accurate documentation, and a commitment to meaningful outcomes for children, youth, caregivers, and families receiving services.

Reporting Relationships and Program Context

The Home Ally reports to the Family Preservation Manager and works collaboratively with Home Fire team members, caregivers, children, youth, and relevant community supports. The position contributes to case planning, service coordination, information sharing, and team-based decision-making while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Home Fire is grounded in family preservation, relational practice, and culturally responsive service delivery. The program focuses on strengthening caregiving capacity, reducing risks that may contribute to family disruption, supporting safe home environments, and promoting family-led change. Services are delivered in collaboration with families and are guided by respect, dignity, self-determination, and an understanding of the historical and

ongoing impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, systemic barriers, and involvement with Child and Family Services.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Household Support, Family Capacity Building, and Direct Service

·         Provide in-home support to caregivers and families participating in the Home Fire program.

·         Conduct assessments of home environments and identify areas that may benefit from improved organization, structure, cleanliness, or functionality.

·         Collaborate with families to develop practical and achievable plans to improve the flow, safety, and function of the household.

·         Support caregivers in creating and maintaining household organization systems, including storage solutions, routines, schedules, and family responsibilities.

·         Assist families in establishing household processes and routines that support daily functioning and reduce family stress.

·         Develop meal plans and support families in creating sustainable weekly meal preparation routines.

·         Provide coaching related to household management, budgeting for household needs, and food planning when appropriate.

·         Assist with light housekeeping tasks alongside families to model and support the development of healthy household practices.

·         Coordinate the removal, disposal, donation, or relocation of unnecessary household items, boxes, furniture, or clutter as appropriate.

·         Identify environmental factors within the home that may impact family wellness and work collaboratively with families to address them.

·         Support families in accessing community resources and services that can assist with improving household stability and family well-being.

·         Develop trusting and supportive relationships with caregivers and family members.

·         Work collaboratively with Home Fire team members to implement family support plans and contribute to identified goals and outcomes.

·         Provide timely and accurate documentation and reporting, including activities, interventions, goals, and outcomes.

·         Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and other program-related activities.

·         Adhere to established documentation, confidentiality, and program standards.

·         Participate in training, professional development opportunities, and compliance requirements as defined by organizational policy.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Practice, Team Collaboration, and Administration

·         Maintain professional boundaries and uphold respectful, ethical, and culturally safe practice in all interactions with families, colleagues, service providers, and community partners.

·         Communicate relevant observations, progress, barriers, and emerging needs to the Family Preservation Manager and Home Fire team in a timely manner.

·         Contribute to case planning, safety planning, service coordination, and goal review processes as requested.

·         Maintain accurate, objective, and timely records of service activities, interventions, family goals, progress, and outcomes in accordance with organizational documentation standards.

·         Participate in supervision, team meetings, training, case consultation, program evaluation activities, and other duties that support effective service delivery.

Experience

·         Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, residential schools, child welfare involvement, systemic barriers, and trauma on Indigenous peoples, families, and communities in Canada.

·         Experience working with children, youth, caregivers, and families using strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based approaches.

·         Experience supporting people who may be navigating poverty, housing instability, family conflict, grief and loss, mental health concerns, addictions, abuse, intergenerational trauma, or involvement with social service systems.

·         Demonstrated self-awareness and reflective practice, including the ability to recognize how personal experiences, values, and biases may influence professional interactions and decision-making.

·         Knowledge of building capacity using Medicine Wheel-informed wellness planning, household organization and budgeting tools and strategies, home management practices, and environmental wellness.

·         Experience developing practical solutions to improve household functioning and organization using visual scheduling, behavioural activation principles, habit-stacking strategies and routine-building tools.

·         Strong relationship-building and engagement skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

·         Ability to motivate and support families in achieving household and family goals.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

·         Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and case records.

·         Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and community resources is considered an asset.

·         Experience in home support, family support, coaching, community outreach, housing support, or related fields is considered an asset.

·         Commitment to creating positive and meaningful experiences for children, youth, and families receiving services.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

·         Post-secondary education in Social Services, Family Support, Human Services, Community Development, Inner-City Studies, or a related discipline is preferred.

·         An equivalent combination of education, relevant employment experience, and/or lived experience will be considered.

·         Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certification required.

·         ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Crisis De-escalation Training, or willingness to obtain required certifications is an asset.

Core Competencies

Cultural responsiveness

·         Demonstrates respect for First Nations ways of knowing, family systems, community relationships, and culturally grounded approaches to healing, wellness, and support.

Trauma-informed practice

·         Understands the impacts of trauma, grief, loss, displacement, colonization, and systemic barriers on caregivers, children, youth, and family functioning.

Practical coaching and capacity building

·         Supports caregivers to develop sustainable household routines, organization systems, meal planning practices, and strategies that strengthen daily family life.

Relationship-based practice

·         Builds trust with families and service providers through consistency, respect, confidentiality, collaboration, and follow-through.

Communication and collaboration

·         Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, and contributes effectively to family-centred and multidisciplinary planning.

Organization and accountability

·         Manages competing priorities, maintains accurate records, follows timelines, and demonstrates initiative in supporting families to achieve practical goals.

Conditions of Employment

·         Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all completed within the last three months.

·         Travel throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba is required.

·         Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle are preferred.

·         Alternate transportation methods will be considered.

·         Ability to perform light physical tasks, including lifting, moving, organizing, and sorting household items as required.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time – 80 hours biweekly

Hours of work: Varied hours, including days, evenings, and weekends. Schedule flexibility is required based on the needs of families and the program.

Union: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled
Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports
Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue; in community
Salary Range: $54,080.00 - $62,400.00

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports
For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

Position Summary

The Child & Youth Engagement Ally is a front-line, family-centred role within Home Fire, a Family Preservation program designed through a First Nations lens to strengthen families and help children remain safely at home rather than entering Child and Family Services care. This position provides practical, relational, culturally responsive, trauma-informed support to children, youth, and caregivers in home and community settings.

Working as part of the Home Fire team and reporting to the Family Preservation Manager, the Child & Youth Engagement Ally supports the day-to-day functioning of the program by implementing individualized child, youth, and family support plans; facilitating meaningful activities; promoting safety and wellness; and documenting service delivery in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.

Reporting Relationships and Program Context

The Child & Youth Engagement Ally reports to the Family Preservation Manager and works collaboratively with Home Fire team members, caregivers, children, youth, and relevant community supports. The position contributes to case planning, service coordination, information sharing, and team-based decision-making while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Child, Youth, and Family Support

·         Provide in-home and community-based one-on-one care, supervision, engagement, and support to children and youth participating in the Home Fire program.

·         Build safe, trusting, respectful, and supportive relationships with children, youth, and caregivers using a strength-based, family-centred, and trauma-informed approach.

·         Support children and youth who may be impacted by mental health challenges, trauma, family stress, conflict, poverty, addictions, abuse, or other circumstances that increase family vulnerability.

·         Encourage child and youth participation in activities that promote emotional regulation, self-confidence, healthy relationships, cultural connection, skill development, and positive identity.

·         Provide practical support to caregivers and families in ways that promote family stability, wellness, autonomy, child safety, and the achievement of family-defined goals.

Program and Case Plan Implementation

·         Work collaboratively with Home Fire team members to implement individual and family support plans developed through intake, assessment, and ongoing case planning processes.

·         Deliver services that align with identified family goals, program expectations, safety planning, and the needs and strengths of each child, youth, and caregiver.

·         Support family routines and household functioning through practical assistance such as meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation planning, and other supports as appropriate.

·         Communicate regularly and professionally with caregivers and team members regarding scheduling, progress, emerging needs, risks, barriers, and planned activities.

·         Participate in team meetings, case discussions, service planning, training sessions, and other program-related activities as required.

Safety, Crisis Response, and Professional Practice

·         Provide de-escalation, conflict resolution, emotional support, and basic first aid interventions when required, within the scope of training and organizational policy.

·         Recognize and respond to immediate safety concerns involving children, youth, caregivers, or the home environment, and follow internal reporting and escalation procedures.

·         Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, cultural humility, and ethical conduct in all interactions with children, youth, families, colleagues, and community partners.

·         Ensure services are provided in a manner that is respectful of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and diverse cultural identities, family systems, lived experiences, and community contexts.

·         Complete assigned duties in alignment with organizational policies, program standards, documentation requirements, and applicable legislation.

Documentation and Communication

·         Maintain timely, objective, accurate, and complete documentation of activities, interventions, observations, goals, outcomes, incidents, and follow-up actions.

·         Prepare and submit required reports, case notes, updates, and program documentation according to established timelines and quality standards.

·         Share relevant information with the Family Preservation Manager and team members to support coordinated service delivery, risk management, and responsive planning.

·         Communicate with families in a respectful, clear, accessible, and professional manner that supports engagement and reduces barriers to participation.

Experience

·         Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization, residential schools, child welfare involvement, systemic barriers, and trauma on Indigenous peoples, families, and communities in Canada.

·         Experience working with children, youth, caregivers, and families using strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and relationship-based approaches.

·         Experience supporting people who may be navigating poverty, housing instability, family conflict, grief and loss, mental health concerns, addictions, abuse, intergenerational trauma, or involvement with social service systems.

·         Ability to engage children and youth through developmentally appropriate activities that reflect their interests, strengths, culture, goals, and support needs.

·         Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to document clearly and interact respectfully with families and colleagues.

·         Ability to work independently in home and community settings while also contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team environment.

·         Strong organizational skills, sound judgement, reliability, flexibility, time-management skills, and the ability to adapt to changing family and program needs.

·         Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, community resources, family systems, and local service networks is considered an asset.

·         Demonstrated self-awareness and reflective practice, including the ability to recognize how personal experiences, values, and biases may influence professional interactions and decision-making.

·         Commitment to creating safe, positive, meaningful, and empowering experiences for children, youth, caregivers, and families receiving services.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

·         Post-secondary education in a human services, child and youth care, social work, education, psychology, Indigenous studies, community development, or related field is preferred.

·         An equivalent combination of education, relevant employment experience, volunteer experience, community involvement, and/or lived experience will be considered.

·         Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certification are required.

·         ASIST, crisis de-escalation training, non-violent crisis intervention, mental health first aid, or willingness to obtain relevant certifications is considered an asset.

Core Competencies

Cultural responsiveness and humility

·         Demonstrates respect for Indigenous worldviews, family systems, community knowledge, and culturally grounded approaches to wellness and safety.

Relationship-based practice

·         Builds trust through consistency, compassion, respectful communication, and appropriate professional boundaries.

Trauma-informed support

·         Understands the impact of trauma and responds in ways that promote safety, choice, collaboration, empowerment, and dignity.

Child and youth engagement

·         Creates meaningful opportunities for children and youth to participate, express themselves, develop skills, and experience positive connection.

Team collaboration

·         Shares information appropriately, follows direction, contributes to case planning, and supports coordinated family preservation services.

Accountability and documentation

·         Maintains accurate records, follows procedures, meets deadlines, and communicates concerns promptly and professionally.

Conditions of Employment

·         Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all completed within the last three months.

·         Ability and willingness to travel throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba as required by program and family needs.

·         Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle are preferred; alternate transportation methods may be considered.

·         Ability to work varied hours, including days, evenings, and weekends, based on the needs of children, youth, families, and the program.

·         Compliance with all organizational policies, procedures, training, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time – 80 hours biweekly

Hours of work: This position requires a flexible schedule that may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Work hours may vary based on family availability, child and youth needs, program needs, and scheduled activities.

Union: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled
Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports
Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue; in community
Salary Range: $37,050.00 - $49,2000.00

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports
For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

Position Summary

The Parent Ally is a front-line family-centred role within Home Fire, a Family Preservation program designed through a First Nations lens to strengthen families and support children to remain safely at home whenever possible. Reporting to the Family Preservation Manager, the Parent Ally works as part of the Home Fire Family Support Team to provide practical, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support to caregivers and families.

The Parent Ally is responsible for implementing key aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program and providing ongoing, culturally responsive support while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A primary focus of this role is providing culturally safe, in-home guidance and practical support to caregivers impacted by mental health challenges, the effects of trauma, or circumstances that place children at risk of entering Child and Family Services care.

Parent Allies provide empowering, family-centred support that helps strengthen family relationships, increase wellness, promote family autonomy, and keep children safely within their family homes.

Reporting Relationships and Program Context

The Parent Ally reports directly to the Family Preservation Manager and works collaboratively with Home Fire family support team, caregivers, , cultural supports, community agencies, and other service providers involved with the child, youth, or family.

The position contributes to the overall goals of family preservation by helping caregivers strengthen parenting confidence, promote healing and resilience, and enhance family wellbeing through guidance that is grounded in connection, culture, and self-determination. The Parent Ally works with caregivers to develop goals that align with cultural identity, safety, stability, and long-term well-being.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Family Support and Coaching

·         Provide in-home and community-based support to parents and caregivers participating in the Home Fire program, offering coaching and mentoring related to parenting strategies and family relationships.

·         Assist parents and caregivers in establishing specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for their parenting journey.

·         Work collaboratively with Home Fire team members to implement individual and family support plans focused on improving family functioning, developing healthy coping strategies, and achieving desired outcomes.

·         Develop activity plans that align with family interests, strengths, and identified goals.

·         Build supportive and trusting relationships with caregivers and maintain effective communication regarding scheduling, progress, activities, and family goals.

·         Provide timely and accurate documentation and reporting, including activities, interventions, goals, and outcomes.

·         Provide de-escalation, conflict resolution, and first aid interventions as required.

·         Participate in team meetings, case discussions, and other program-related activities.

·         Adhere to established documentation, confidentiality, and program standards.

·         Participate in training, professional development opportunities, and compliance requirements as defined by organizational policy.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Culture Responsiveness

·         Demonstrates respect for First Nations ways of knowing, family systems, community relationships, and culturally grounded approaches to healing, wellness, and support.

Trauma-Informed Practice

·         Understands the impacts of trauma, grief, loss, displacement, colonization, and systemic barriers on caregivers, children, youth, and family functioning.

Practical Coaching and Capacity Building

·         Practical coaching and capacity building: Supports caregivers to develop sustainable parenting practices and strategies that strengthen daily family life.

Relationship-based practice

·         Builds trust with families and service providers through consistency, respect, confidentiality, collaboration, and follow-through.

Communication and collaboration

·         Communicates clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, and contributes effectively to family-centred and multidisciplinary planning.

Organization and accountability

·         Manages competing priorities, maintains accurate records, follows timelines, and demonstrates initiative in supporting families to achieve practical goals.

Experience

·         Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of historical and ongoing trauma on Indigenous peoples in Canada.

·         Ability to work with families, children, and youth using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach.

·         Experience supporting individuals facing barriers such as financial hardship, addictions, abuse, mental health concerns, and family conflict.

·         Ability to work effectively with families from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and demonstrate awareness of cultural values and differences.

·         Previous experience with Parent Coaching, Motivational Interviewing, Two-Eyed Seeing Framework, and First Nations parenting values, kinship systems, cultural child-rearing practices and teachings from Elders are considered assets.

·         Demonstrated self-awareness and reflective practice, including the ability to recognize how personal experiences, values, and biases may influence professional interactions and decision-making.

·         Strong relationship-building, engagement, and de-escalation skills.

·         Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

·         Strong organizational and time-management skills.

·         Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and case records.

·         Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and community resources is considered an asset.

·         Commitment to creating positive and meaningful experiences for families receiving services.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

·         Post-secondary education in Social Work, Inner-City Studies, Counselling, or a related discipline.

·         An equivalent combination of education, relevant employment experience, and/or lived experience will be considered.

·         Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certification required.

·         ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Crisis De-escalation Training, or willingness to obtain required certifications is an asset.

Conditions of Employment

·         Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all completed within the last three months.

·         Travel throughout Winnipeg and Southern Manitoba is required.

·         Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence and access to a personal vehicle are preferred.

·         Alternate transportation methods will be considered.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time – 80 hours biweekly

Hours of work: Varied hours, including days, evenings, and weekends. Schedule flexibility is required based on the needs of families and the program.

Union: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled
Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports
Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue; in community
Salary Range: $54,080 - $62,400

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

SUMMARY: The Link requires experienced Family Preservation and Reunification Worker for full time positions within the new Mental Health Respite Home which will facilitate supervised overnight family visits for children and families involved with Winnipeg, Rural and Northern Child and Family Services.  The unique home will provide 24/7 support for youth in a home like setting while providing families with break.  Family Preservation and Reunification Workers will be responsible for supervising youths, mentoring, supporting the youth to engage in healthy activities and develop a positive trauma informed, strength-based philosophy. Family Preservation and Reunification Workers must work from a person-centered, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, strength-based philosophy. Family Preservation and Reunification Workers are also responsible for collaborating across various systems to ensure that outcomes are in the best interest of the youth, and align with the overall mission and purpose of the program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: of the Family Preservation and Reunification Workers include, but are not limited to:

• Provides holistic mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual support to families based on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel
• Establishes a trusting relationship with parents and their children
• Supports youths by way of mentoring, coaching and teaching to parent independently and meet the needs of their children
• Works with children/youth to problems solve, manage conflict, maintain appropriate boundaries and expectations
• Supports families to access cultural activities and ceremonies if requested
• Provides support and crisis intervention as needed
• Communicates concerns, needs and observations to Team Lead and program supervisor
• Performs various administrative duties and keep accurate records and reports
• Performs general facility tasks, cleaning and cooking chores, and routines
• Attends staff meetings and training as required
• Works in collaboration with other teams and external service providers
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies, which incorporate the Seven Sacred Teachings- Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and Humility & Truth.

Essential Requirements

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered.
• Experience working with families in a supportive manner.
• Experience working with youth with a mental health diagnosis.
• Experience working with youth with substance use.
• Experience working with vulnerable children and youth with an array of behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care.
• Strong counseling skills and experience in Relational Care, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check with acceptable Prior Contact Check outcomes and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check; all completed within the last 3 months.

Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 3 (three) months

• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and/or any de-escalation training preferred;
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk;
• The Link Commit 2 Kids Training;
• Certification in either DLE (The Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events) or TCS (Therapeutic Crisis Solutions).

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

The Healing Homes Supervisor collaborates with YCPs, other professionals, youth, and families to foster a healing process within the program and for individual youth via daily activities and tailored Healing Plans. They oversee the home's daily operations, manage cases for all youth, and handle personnel matters for the staff team. The supervisor adopts a strength-based, trauma-informed, relational approach to child and youth care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TREATMENT PLANNING AND Implementation

·        Works collaboratively with YCPs and other professionals to create Healing Plans that include specific goals and assessment strategies tailored for  each youth, involving the agency social worker, youth, and family. 

·        Supports and ensures, through supervision, that Healing Plans are effectively implemented by the Youth Care Practitioners and the team

·    Meets regularly with other involved professionals for the purposes of collaboration, planning and updating the Healing Plan and daily life interaction/interventions.

·    Ensures that all activities, routines, and interactions align with the therapeutic principles, the agency's overall approach, and the individual’s  Healing Plan.

·       Provides supervision to the Youth Care Practitioners to ensure their actions and interactions with youth and families align with the Healing Plans  and support overall healing and development.

·       Ensures that the YCPs engage with youth and families using a strength-based, trauma-informed, developmental, and relational Child & Youth      Care approach.

CASE MANAGEMENT

·     Is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the interventions described for all youth, ensuring other professionals, youth, families and others' input into clinical aspects of Healing Plans for each young person and family

·      Ensures that the referral, intake and discharge processes are conducted in accordance with Provincial and Agency standards and procedures

·    Ensures that, in addition to Intake meetings, system meetings and Care Plan meetings are scheduled quarterly for all youth and that these meetings are chaired by themselves

·   Ensures that all documentation is clear, accurate, professional and complies with Licensing, Program standards and The Link policies and procedures

·        Coordinates communication with the placing agency, external collaterals and with other Link programs as needed

·        Participates in hiring, supervises and evaluates all Youth Care Practitioners under their responsibility, in accordance with agency standards

·        Maintains staffing to meet youth, family and program needs

·        Provides support and guidance within the program as it relates to the youth and their Healing Plans to the staff team

·        Ensures that the Youth Care Practitioners understand their job expectations and provides ongoing support to meet the expectations

·       Provides mentorship and training/education to the staff in helping them to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively with the youth

 UNIT MANAGEMENT

·         Creates and maintains, through the supervision of YCPs, a therapeutic and home-like environment within the program

·         Ensures the physical maintenance of the home and its contents and property, as well as all equipment and vehicles of the program

·         Ensures compliance with Residential Licensing, provincial program standards and The Link standards

·         Contributes to the development of the program budget and ensures all decisions pertaining to purchasing are within that budget

·         Ensures that the scheduling of youth care staff meets the youth and program needs

·         Schedules and chairs biweekly staff team meetings focusing on unit functioning, team functioning and individual youth Healing Plans,

·         Develops and maintains systems to ensure effective internal communication and documentation.

·         Implements an on-call system that is reflective of program needs

CONTINUITY OF CARE

§  Participates as a member of the Healing Homes Supervisor team; Works in consultation with other Healing Homes Supervisors, CCMs, Therapists and the Manager of Operations to ensure continuity and communication throughout, attends the Link All Management and Program Staff meetings and contributes to the overall functioning of The Link

§  Ensures new staff members complete the agency orientation training as well as the orientation checklist as per licensing standards.

§  Ensures that all Youth Care Practitioners are knowledgeable of, and comply with, all agency and program policies and procedures

§  Is familiar with all Link Programs, activities and expectations and ensures that this information is distributed to the staff team

§  Represents the Healing Home Program both within and outside of The Link

§  Participates in Cultural Programming and ensures that the Staff and Youth of the program are encouraged to participate in cultural programming

§  Participates in agency functions and encourages members of the staff team to also participate in these functions

ADMINISTRATION

·   Completes all administrative duties in an efficient and timely manner.  This includes all tasks relating to the youth, the house, and the staff team such as monthly attendance sheets, financial documentation, supervision documentation, and time sheets. 

 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

·     Participates in ongoing professional development through reading, attending workshops, and conferences. 

Other duties as related to the position and as reasonably assigned by the supervisor, or as circumstances dictate, all within the context of The Link's Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles as well as a strong and progressive customer service and community service orientation.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Education

·         Human Services degree, diploma or certificate

 Experience

·         At least five years’ experience working in a group care program

·         Demonstrated supervisory and program management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

·         Excellent interpersonal communication skills

·         the ability to be an effective team member

·         A working knowledge of systems theory, as well as being able to operate from a developmental Child & Youth Care perspective

·         Knowledge of trauma-informed and resiliency-based frameworks for treatment and previous participation in competency-based training would   be beneficial, and a willingness to complete the Supervisory Core Training.

·         Knowledge of a CYC approach appropriate to the supervision of staff.

·         A valid driver’s license is required.

·         Knowledge and understanding of the Circle of Courage is preferred

·         Completed Daily Life Events (DLE) Training and DLE Supervisory Training is preferred

·         Completed Therapeutic Crisis Solution Training is preferred

SUMMARY: The Crisis Response Worker in the Mobile Crisis Team provides phone and in person crisis intervention services to youth, their families and caregivers in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Team members ensure all work is carried out within a trauma and resiliency-informed framework, promoting a culturally proficient approach when working with youth, their families and caregivers. Choice and control are priorities of The Link and the MCT provides youth with the tools to foster emotional well-being and help youth navigate their personal journeys.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Answer crisis line, assess and provide interventions both on the phone and in the community, as well as referrals to appropriate and timely resources and supports.
• Work with youth and caregivers provide on-site intervention including mediation, safety plans, and follow-up plans for youth and their families/caregivers in crisis situations.
• Work in consultation with external agencies and other Youth Crisis Stabilization System staff to ensure continuity and communication throughout systems.
• Provide consultation and recommendations to collaterals such as external service providers, cultural supports, Children's Mental Health, Child and Family Services, schools, probation, and police services.
• Maintain open communication within the organization and fulfill administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional development through reading, attending workshops and peer and clinical consultation on a regular basis.
• Work as a team member to ensure that the youth and families we serve are well supported, and that continuity of care and follow-up are a primary focus.
• Represent the Youth Crisis Stabilization System program both within and outside of The Link.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of historical and ongoing trauma on Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, mediation, de-escalation techniques, as well as community supports and resources within Winnipeg and the surrounding area, with a focus on Indigenous peoples, newcomers, people with disabilities, and others who experience systemic marginalization.
• Post-secondary education and/or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience will be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Crisis De-escalation Training or willingness to obtain.

**Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle is a requirement for this position**

SALARY RANGE: $53,175.01 - $74,651.25

HOURS OF WORK:  Overnight rotations

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word or PDF).

Application deadline: Open until filled

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodations at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba

About the Opportunity

The Youth Hub System Navigator will work collaboratively with the System Navigation Team (SNT) to support youths between the ages of 12 to 25 who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused and are struggling to overcome systemic barriers. They will be responsible in helping the youths identify their needs, support/facilitate connection to appropriate and meaningful resources, supports, and services, and provide support and advocacy in systems including but not limited to EIA, housing, identification, mental health, CLDS and CFS.

Duties and responsibilities are informed by Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and grounded in the importance of culture, ceremony, and community. Additionally, the System Navigator understands and works within trauma-informed, resiliency, harm-reduction and person-centered frameworks. Duties may be performed alone, or within a team environment. System Navigators ensure youth safety, choice, and control in this role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Reporting to the Program Manager of The Hub, the duties and responsibilities of the System Navigator include, but are not limited to:

Youth Care:

·         Supporting youth attending the drop-in for supports and services.

·         Developing trusting relationships with youth to ensure both that the youth is in control and active in their future planning, as well as services received meet their identified needs.

·         Help connect youth to community resources (formal and informal supports) to meet the needs they have identified

·         Facilitate HUB recreational activities as well as life skills workshops weekly

·         Support youth plans and HUB programming in conjunction with the System Navigation team, Case Manager and Program Coordinator.

·         Maintain up-to-date knowledge and information on a wide variety of systems that intersect for our youth, including but not limited to: CFS, EIA, CLDS, mental health, housing and harm reduction. Develop and maintain close working relationships with resources and service providers working in these areas.

·         Engage youth and manage dynamics in the drop-in, including providing de-escalation and crisis support

·         Prepare and maintain accurate and timely records and reports, as per program requirements

·         This position will be required to work flexible hours which may include evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the youth.

·         Travel within city limits based on program needs and as directed by the manager

·         Other duties as assigned.

·

Experience            

· ·      2 years Post-secondary education in youth care or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered

·         Experience in a supervisory role would be considered an asset.

·         Coaching, guiding and mentoring

·         Passionate about improving outcomes for youth

·         Well-developed relationship building and interpersonal skills

·         Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and prioritize

·         Has worked within trauma-informed, harm-reduction and person-centered frameworks

·         Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation

·         Experience working with youth navigating complex systems and barriers

·         Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset

·         Experience responding to youth and adult crises, substance use, and mental health.

·         Knowledge of and experience with a wide variety of youth and adult systems and resources including CFS, EIA, social service systems, mental health systems, substance use/harm reduction, housing, medical, etc.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

·         Completion of grade 12 or GED

·         Post-secondary education in social services is an asset

·         A combination of education and experience may be considered

Conditions of Employment

·   ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred or willing to obtain;

·   NVCI Certificate (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) preferred or willing to obtain;

·   Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtain;

·   Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset

·   Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months;

·   Valid Manitoba 5F driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract (subject to approval).

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time – 80 hours biweekly

Union: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled
Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports
Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue
Salary Range: Starting at $20.00 to 23.00/hour. Dependent on qualifications

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

SUMMARY: The Crisis Response Worker in the Mobile Crisis Team provides phone and in person crisis intervention services to youth, their families and caregivers in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. Team members ensure all work is carried out within a trauma and resiliency-informed framework, promoting a culturally proficient approach when working with youth, their families and caregivers. Choice and control are priorities of The Link and the MCT provides youth with the tools to foster emotional well-being and help youth navigate their personal journeys.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Answer crisis line, assess and provide interventions both on the phone and in the community, as well as referrals to appropriate and timely resources and supports.
• Work with youth and caregivers provide on-site intervention including mediation, safety plans, and follow-up plans for youth and their families/caregivers in crisis situations.
• Work in consultation with external agencies and other Youth Crisis Stabilization System staff to ensure continuity and communication throughout systems.
• Provide consultation and recommendations to collaterals such as external service providers, cultural supports, Children's Mental Health, Child and Family Services, schools, probation, and police services.
• Maintain open communication within the organization and fulfill administrative duties as assigned.
• Maintain professional development through reading, attending workshops and peer and clinical consultation on a regular basis.
• Work as a team member to ensure that the youth and families we serve are well supported, and that continuity of care and follow-up are a primary focus.
• Represent the Youth Crisis Stabilization System program both within and outside of The Link.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge and understanding of the impacts of historical and ongoing trauma on Indigenous peoples in Canada.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, mediation, de-escalation techniques, as well as community supports and resources within Winnipeg and the surrounding area, with a focus on Indigenous peoples, newcomers, people with disabilities, and others who experience systemic marginalization.
• Post-secondary education and/or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience will be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Crisis De-escalation Training or willingness to obtain.

**Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle is a requirement for this position**

SALARY RANGE: $24 - $26 per hour. Dependent on qualifications.

HOURS OF WORK:  varied shifts including: days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word of PDF).

Application deadline: Open until filled

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodations at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.com

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

Position Summary

The Housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, welcoming, and well organized office environments across The Link's main office and other office Locations. This role supports daily operations by ensuring office spaces, meeting rooms, washrooms, kitchens, common areas, entrances, and staff areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard. The position plays an important role in supporting a professional, healthy, and respectful workplace for staff, visitors, youth, families, and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize office spaces, meeting rooms, reception areas, staff rooms, kitchens, washrooms, hallways, entrances, and other common areas.
• Dust, wipe, and disinfect desks, tables, chairs, counters, door handles, light switches, railings, and other high-touch surfaces.
• Vacuum carpets, sweep, mop, and maintain hard-surface floors as required.
• Empty garbage and recycling bins and ensure waste is disposed of appropriately.
• Restock supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, garbage bags, and other housekeeping materials.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, carts, storage areas, and supplies in a clean, safe, and organized manner. Identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards, damaged equipment, supply shortages, or building concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow safe work practices, infection prevention expectations, WHMIS
• requirements, and organizational health and safety procedures.
• Complete routine and periodic cleaning tasks, including deeper cleaning of
• kitchens, appliances, windows, baseboards, walls, and other areas as
• assigned.
• Support room setup and cleanup for meetings, training sessions, staff
• events, and other office activities as required.
• Respect confidentiality and maintain professional conduct while working in
• office spaces where sensitive information may be present.
• Work independently and manage time effectively to complete assigned
• cleaning schedules across multiple office areas.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous housekeeping, janitorial, custodial, office cleaning, commercial
• cleaning, or facilities cleaning experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe cleaning practices, cleaning products, and basic infection
• prevention standards is considered an asset.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining
• strong attention to detail.
• Strong reliability, punctuality, time management, and organizational skills.
• Respectful, professional, and service-oriented approach when interacting
• with staff, visitors, and community members.
• Ability to perform physical duties, including standing, walking, bending,
• lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and using cleaning equipment for extended
• periods.
• Ability to travel between office locations as required. A valid driver's license
• and access to reliable transportation may be considered an asset depending
• on site requirements.
• Successful completion of required background checks may be required in
• accordance with organizational policy.

Working Conditions

• This is an in-person role based at the main office and other office locations.
• The role requires physical activity throughout the shift, including walking,
• standing, bending, lifting, and carrying cleaning supplies or equipment.
• The role may require occasional flexibility in work schedule to support office
• needs, special events, or urgent cleaning requirements.
• The employee will be expected to follow all applicable health and safety
• procedures and use personal protective equipment where required.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wholistic Wellness Helper supports the cultural knowledge wellbeing of participants through grounded, respectful, and relational practice. The role contributes to a wholistic approach to care that reflects First Nations ways of knowing and being while aligning with contemporary, inclusive, and evidence-informed wellness principles.

Working under the guidance of the Knowledge Keeper, and under the direction of the Supervisor, the Wholistic Wellness Helper provides individual and group-based support, facilitates wellness-focused activities, and assists in the integration of culturally grounded practices within the organization in a way that is inclusive, trauma-aware, and responsive to diverse lived experiences. This role emphasizes relationship-building, emotional safety, accountability, and balance—supporting participants to strengthen connection to self, community, culture, and identity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  - Work collaboratively under the guidance of the Knowledge Keeper to support wellness-focused programming and activities

  - Support the delivery of individual and group wellness supports that promote emotional regulation and connection

  - Assist with the coordination and facilitation of group discussions and culturally grounded activities when requested

  - Support ceremonies, gatherings, or community events as guided by the Knowledge Keeper, ensuring respectful, inclusive, and safe practice

  - Provide strengths-based encouragement, coaching, and guidance to participants in a manner that respects autonomy and lived experience

  - Support participants both individually and in group settings, maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality

  - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure wellness support aligns with care plans and organizational values

  - Assist with program coordination tasks such as scheduling, communication, resource preparation, and documentation as required

  - Model healthy relationships, accountability, emotional awareness, and respectful communication   Participate in ongoing learning, reflection, and organizational training related to wellness, culture, and practice development 

QUALIFICATIONS

- Education

                  - A combination of relevant education, training, and lived or professional experience will be considered

Experience

  -  Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a related role supporting individuals in residential, community, or social service environments

  -  Experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma, family disruption, system involvement, or social inequities

  -  Familiarity with culturally grounded approaches to wellness and community-based support

  -  Experience or understanding of harm reduction, trauma-aware, and strengths-based practice

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  - Experience learning from elders and knowledge keepers on protocols and practices of our healing and helping ways as First Nations people

  - Ability to facilitate or support group activities in a respectful and inclusive manner

  - Understanding or willingness to learn and share the culturally distinct heritage and histories of our First Nations people

  - Understanding of First Nations histories, contemporary realities, and the impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma

   - Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, Calls for Justice related to

         - MMlWG2S+, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Demonstrated ability to work within relational, community-centered, and participant-led frameworks

   - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and maintain professional boundaries

  -  Ability to navigate sensitive situations with empathy, discretion, and accountability

  -  Effective verbal and written communication skills

  -  Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

  -  Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as required

  -  Fluency in a First Nations language is a definite asset

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Team Leader will assist the Transition Services Supervisor in both the daily operation and development of the program. They will work collaboratively with other team members, supervisors, and other Programs, etc. to participate within an open-minded, strengths based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach framework that promotes the cultivation and mobilization of youth strengths, potential and capacity for growth. They will provide programming inclusive to all youth and practice a policy of open-mindedness and inclusion regarding culture and ceremony for youth and their care providers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Duties are varied, following established service plan, procedures and policies with some judgement required to determine the most appropriate of a limited number of alternatives.  Non-routine or unusual situations are referred to the supervisor.  Actions could result in inadequate services that could have a negative impact on The Link, to employees, customers, youth and communities. Misconduct could result in major loss of time or resources, could cause embarrassment within the organization and have a negative impact on the organization, to customers, communities and/or its public image.

• Provides coverage for the Transition Services Supervisor during scheduled absences fulfilling all responsibilities of the Supervisor 
• Completes administrative duties, as assigned by the Supervisor; these duties may include 
• Assisting with interviewing and hiring of Youth Care Practitioners 
• Scheduling, coordinating and training casual Youth Care Practitioners 
• Orientation for new staff 
• Coordinating the distribution of information to the team 
• Scheduling meetings
• Performing financial and purchasing responsibilities, such as replenishing program supplies 
• Ongoing mentorship to Youth Care Practitioners 
• Participates in on-going professional development to increase knowledge in the field and increase skill level to continue meeting developing employment needs 
• Participate in meetings as required and promote positive teamwork and exhibit a high degree of positive role modelling for young people 
• Supports the program to reflect The Link treatment philosophy, organizational and Human Resource policies and program protocols including representing the program and the organization in a professional manner 
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Child and Family Services system in Manitoba, particularly in the context of Indigenous communities and the impacts of inter-generational and historical trauma 
• Knowledge, awareness and respect of Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions, and practices 
• Create or support an environment of collaboration while still contributing and sharing credit freely with the team 
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; Ability to adapt to changing circumstances or conditions with flexibility and compassion 
• The ability to reflect or seek guidance to ensure support given is representative of the organization’s mission and values 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous People and the importance of the Seven Sacred Teachings in our day-to day approach at The Link: Youth and Family Supports
• Supervision, Training and Engaging our staff
• Working under pressure with tight deadlines
• Being open to new ways of thinking and ideas
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Have read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and can communicate the calls relating to Media and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care
• Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred
• De-escalation training preferred
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

SALARY:  $19.51-26.01 per hour depending on qualifications, including benefits, pension, paid sick leave, northern allowance, vacation and personal days. 

HOURS OF WORK: Varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Investment Coordinator serves as a keeper of stories for The Link, advancing fund development and communications in ways that uplift the children, youth, and families we serve. Grounded in a First Nations worldview that understands story as relationship, responsibility, and renewal, this position cultivates the resources, partnerships, and public understanding required to sustain prevention, healing, and belonging across the continuum of service.

POSITION SCOPE/IMPACT OF ERROR

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Community Investment Coordinator works closely with leadership, program teams, the Youth Council, Elders and Knowledge Carriers, families, donors, funders, and community partners. The position leads donor cultivation, grants, sponsorships, and signature campaigns, and stewards the gathering, holding, and respectful sharing of stories across fundraising and communications channels. Errors in this position may affect donor trust, revenue stability, public understanding of The Link’s direction, and the dignity of those whose experiences are shared. Sound judgment, cultural humility, and discretion are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeper of Stories

•       Gather, hold, and share the stories of children, youth, families, Elders, and staff with consent, cultural protocol, and dignity.

•       Work alongside the Youth Council, program teams, Knowledge Carriers, and families to listen for the teachings within lived experience and translate them into communications that strengthen identity, belonging, and public understanding.

•       Apply trauma-informed, reciprocal storytelling practice — returning stories to those they belong to and honoring people rather than representing them.

•       Maintain records of consent, cultural review, and story lifecycle across donor, funder, community, and public-facing materials.

Fund Development

•       Develop, deliver, and evaluate an annual fund development plan aligned with the organization’s direction and long-term sustainability goals.

•       Lead individual giving, monthly giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, third-party events, and signature campaigns.

•       Research, write, and submit proposals to foundations, government funders, and granting bodies, with an emphasis on diversified, multi-year funding that sustains prevention, healing, and post-care.

•       Cultivate and steward long-term relationships with donors, sponsors, and funders as partners in the work, grounded in reciprocity and transparency.

Communications

•       Steward The Link’s evolving identity — ensuring consistent voice, language, and visuals across partnerships, funding submissions, and public materials that reflect its direction as a Nation-led organization.

•       Develop and publish donor appeals, newsletters, impact reports, annual reports, campaign collateral, and stewardship materials.

•       Coordinate media relations, public statements, and announcements in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer.

•       Support internal communications, including organization-wide updates, change communications, and staff engagement materials in partnership with Leadership.

Community Relations and Partnership

•       Strengthen reciprocal relationships with First Nations leadership, Indigenous organizations, Metis and Inuit partners, community groups, service clubs, and corporate partners.

•       Support Nation-to-Nation engagement, community forums, ceremonial gatherings, and partner activities in ways that reflect cultural protocols.

•       Represent The Link at community gatherings, donor meetings, and fundraising events as an ambassador of its mission and identity.

•       Engage in ongoing learning with Elders, Knowledge Carriers, and the land-based team, integrating teachings into the practice of fund development, storytelling, and communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

•       Post-secondary education in fund development, communications, marketing, public relations, non-profit management, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline.

•       Equivalent combinations of education and lived/professional experience will be considered.

•       Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, or progress toward CFRE, is considered an asset.

Experience

•       Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in fund development, communications, donor relations, grant writing, or community engagement.

•       Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, campaign delivery, grant writing, and content development across digital and print channels.

•       Experience developing storytelling and communications content with children, youth, and families using trauma-informed, consent-based, and culturally safe approaches.

•       The ability to speak a First Nations language is a definite asset.

•       Experience working within a non-profit, community-based, or Indigenous-led organization.

•       Experience working with or alongside First Nations communities, youth, families, Elders, or Knowledge Carriers is a strong asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

Position status: Full-Time permanent 35 hours/week.

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports

Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue

Salary Range:  Dependent upon qualifications.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/  

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Youth Care Practitioners (YCP) in each Healing Home program operated by The Link: Youth and Family Supports report to the Program Supervisor of the Healing Home and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. The YCP is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work with young people is to be a positive role model at all times and to intervene purposefully into the young people's daily life events in a manner which will help the young person reach the agreed upon goals of their time within the program. Youth Care Practitioners work from a needs-based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach as per the organization expectations and standards. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Care Practitioner

• Be aware of the whereabouts of the youth at all times as per program dictates and policies
• Interact with youth in a manner designed to help them achieve their goals
• Facilitate wake-up, bed-time and other daily routines 
• Develop, manage, facilitate and direct all daily program activities
• Transport youth to appointments (medical and others) and any activities as required 
• Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores or tasks with the youth 
• Develop and implement household routines in conjunction with the Program Supervisor 
• Record keeping and report writing as required
• Distribute and tracks medications as outlined by Provincial Licensing Standards 
• provide first aid interventions as required 
• Observes, evaluates and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures
• Work as a team to ensure consistency in the youth's experiences, daily goals and care plan 
• Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning
• Maintenance and cleaning of the home, indoors and outdoors
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Have read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and can communicate the calls relating to Media and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care
• Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred
• De-escalation training preferred
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

SALARY:  $19.00 per hour including benefits, pension, paid sick leave, northern allowance, vacation and personal days. 

HOURS OF WORK: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 15:00-23:00 Saturday and Sunday 07:00-15:00, Varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba. 

About The Opportunity

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Investment Coordinator serves as a keeper of stories for The Link, advancing fund development and communications in ways that uplift the children, youth, and families we serve. Grounded in a First Nations worldview that understands story as relationship, responsibility, and renewal, this position cultivates the resources, partnerships, and public understanding required to sustain prevention, healing, and belonging across the continuum of service.

POSITION SCOPE/IMPACT OF ERROR

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Community Investment Coordinator works closely with leadership, program teams, the Youth Council, Elders and Knowledge Carriers, families, donors, funders, and community partners. The position leads donor cultivation, grants, sponsorships, and signature campaigns, and stewards the gathering, holding, and respectful sharing of stories across fundraising and communications channels. Errors in this position may affect donor trust, revenue stability, public understanding of The Link’s direction, and the dignity of those whose experiences are shared. Sound judgment, cultural humility, and discretion are essential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keeper of Stories

•       Gather, hold, and share the stories of children, youth, families, Elders, and staff with consent, cultural protocol, and dignity.

•       Work alongside the Youth Council, program teams, Knowledge Carriers, and families to listen for the teachings within lived experience and translate them into communications that strengthen identity, belonging, and public understanding.

•       Apply trauma-informed, reciprocal storytelling practice — returning stories to those they belong to and honoring people rather than representing them.

•       Maintain records of consent, cultural review, and story lifecycle across donor, funder, community, and public-facing materials.

Fund Development

•       Develop, deliver, and evaluate an annual fund development plan aligned with the organization’s direction and long-term sustainability goals.

•       Lead individual giving, monthly giving, major gifts, planned giving, corporate sponsorships, third-party events, and signature campaigns.

•       Research, write, and submit proposals to foundations, government funders, and granting bodies, with an emphasis on diversified, multi-year funding that sustains prevention, healing, and post-care.

•       Cultivate and steward long-term relationships with donors, sponsors, and funders as partners in the work, grounded in reciprocity and transparency.

Communications

•       Steward The Link’s evolving identity — ensuring consistent voice, language, and visuals across partnerships, funding submissions, and public materials that reflect its direction as a Nation-led organization.

•       Develop and publish donor appeals, newsletters, impact reports, annual reports, campaign collateral, and stewardship materials.

•       Coordinate media relations, public statements, and announcements in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer.

•       Support internal communications, including organization-wide updates, change communications, and staff engagement materials in partnership with Leadership.

Community Relations and Partnership

•       Strengthen reciprocal relationships with First Nations leadership, Indigenous organizations, Metis and Inuit partners, community groups, service clubs, and corporate partners.

•       Support Nation-to-Nation engagement, community forums, ceremonial gatherings, and partner activities in ways that reflect cultural protocols.

•       Represent The Link at community gatherings, donor meetings, and fundraising events as an ambassador of its mission and identity.

•       Engage in ongoing learning with Elders, Knowledge Carriers, and the land-based team, integrating teachings into the practice of fund development, storytelling, and communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

•       Post-secondary education in fund development, communications, marketing, public relations, non-profit management, Indigenous studies, or a related discipline.

•       Equivalent combinations of education and lived/professional experience will be considered.

•       Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation, or progress toward CFRE, is considered an asset.

Experience

•       Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in fund development, communications, donor relations, grant writing, or community engagement.

•       Demonstrated success in donor cultivation, campaign delivery, grant writing, and content development across digital and print channels.

•       Experience developing storytelling and communications content with children, youth, and families using trauma-informed, consent-based, and culturally safe approaches.

•       The ability to speak a First Nations language is a definite asset.

•       Experience working within a non-profit, community-based, or Indigenous-led organization.

•       Experience working with or alongside First Nations communities, youth, families, Elders, or Knowledge Carriers is a strong asset.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

Position status: Full-Time permanent 35 hours/week.

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports

Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue

Salary Range:  Dependent upon qualifications.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/  

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

About The Link: Youth and Family Supports

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

SUMMARY:  The Supervisor coordinates and assists with the daily business operations nurturing an organizational culture in our work environment that promotes alignment with our organizational performance goals, our espoused organizational core values, and our strategic drivers of becoming youth-centric, a center of excellence and building culturally safe services and programs. They do this through thoughtful leadership and effective mentorship of staff as they work to support the youth to engage in healthy activities and develop their own positive, trauma-informed, strength-based philosophy. In addition, the supervisor is responsible for collaborating across various systems to ensure that outcomes are in the best interest of the youth in various programs and align with the overall mission and purpose of the program. The Supervisor must work from a person-centered, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, strength-based perspective.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: of the Healing Home Supervisor include, but are not limited to:

• In consultation and collaboration with the Leadership and Operational teams, the Healing Home Supervisor coordinates and implements strategies, plans, programs, projects, tools, data and reports.
• Implements annual and operational plans to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment with the goals of the organization.
• Ensures accountability to achieve the strategic directions of the organization.
• Motivates, leads and supervises the team members in order to achieve the aims of the organization.
• Coordinates and maintains reporting expectations for the program.
• Represents The Link: Youth and Family Supports both externally as well as internally.
• Participates in hiring and interviewing of staff within the program.
• Promotes and complies with various legislations (i.e. Workplace Safety and Health Act, adhering to Public Health Orders (COVID-19), Human Rights Act, Department of Families Licensing Standards).
• Promotes and liaises with the external environment to determine the future needs and direction of the program.
• The Healing Home Supervisor will be responsible for the performance and attendance management of staff.
• Ensures casework is based on the program purpose statement.
• Implements program policies.
• Prepares and works within a budget for the program.
• Undertakes new endeavors based on community and organizational needs - i.e. The Link database and other modernization initiatives.
• Networks with community resources and addresses external requests.
• Attends team meetings and training as required.
• Other duties as requested.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies, which incorporate the Seven Sacred Teachings- Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and Humility & Truth.

Essential Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Human Services or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered
• Five (5) years of progressive related experience working with families in a supportive manner
• Five (5) years of leadership experience, leading teams and programs
• Being on call is a requirement for this role
  
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Effective problem-solving ability and strong communication skills
• Experience working with vulnerable children and youth with an array of behavioral needs
• Strong counseling skills and experience in Relational Care, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Person-focused crisis resolution and clinical counseling experience
• Business management and public relations training preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, family functioning and child welfare preferred
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to adapt to changing circumstances or conditions with flexibility and compassion
• Knowledge of strength-based philosophy and knowledge of Indigenous culture and language preferred
• First Aid/CPR Level C
  
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry Check with acceptable Prior Contact Check outcomes and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check; all completed within the last 3 months

Preferred or willing to obtain within the first 3 (three) months

• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and/or any de-escalation training preferred;
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk;
• The Link Commit 2 Kids Training;
• Certification in either DLE (The Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events) or TCS (Therapeutic Crisis Solutions).

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

**Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle is a requirement for this position**

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

About the Opportunity

Summary:

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be responsible for performing day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for this not for profit organization. 

 This will include:

• Leading and mentoring finance department staff(5)
• Review and approval of monthly financial transactions, including revenue and cost allocations, asset amortization, and other period-end journal entries
• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Preparation of and updates to annual operating and capital budgets
• Oversight of tracking and maintenance of funding agreements, purchasing contracts
• Preparation of periodic financial accountability reports to funders
• Oversight of cash management and cash flow projections
• Approvals of deposits and payments
• Adherence to internal financial policies

Of major importance, the Controller will work closely with the CFO, the Board Finance Committee, Managers, and employees to:

• Establish efficient and effective financial structures, policies, and processes that will support legislative and regulatory compliance, adherence to sound internal controls, and integrity of financial reporting
• identify and remediate financial risks

 Experience & Working Knowledge          

• 3- 5 years of working experience in financial reporting discipline with an extensive background working in finance roles as a Senior Accountant, Supervisor, or Finance Manager
• Exposure to a 'Not for Profit' is an asset
• Well-developed planning, organizational, and time-management skills, able to handle competing priorities, and a consistent record of meeting deadlines
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills, including experience with diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail, but able to see the "big picture"
• Analytical and curios, able to identify problem areas, research, develop, and implement solutions
• Technology Savvy and experience with Software (e.g., Sage 300, Pay works, Vivid, Microsoft, Excel)
• Customer service oriented and solution maturity
• The individual has a genuine passion for their passion for this profession an a love for giving back to their community

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A graduate degree in Business Commerce is highly desirable. A professional accounting designation, CPA or equivalent experience is essential

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

Position status: Full-Time permanent 40 hours/week, 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday, with some overtime during peak financial reporting periods

Posting End Date: Open until filled.

Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports

Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue

Salary Range:  Dependent upon qualifications.

To apply to this opportunity, please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/  

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

The Link is hiring! Come grow with us, walk alongside people in our community as we grow strong & resilient together. We are seeking candidates with strong character that share our vision for a brighter future; people of action who can support the resilience and potential in people. We honor and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinabe: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, and Humility & Truth.

About the Opportunity                              

POSITION SUMMARY

The PAY Case Manager supports participants aged 12-21 in completing community service hours and achieving personal goals. They coordinate youth program activities and build partnerships with community organizations.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of the Pay Case Manager include but are not limited to: 

Administrative and Program related  

• Coordinates, communicates and monitors participants’ case plan to encourage successful completion of program
• Oversees scheduling of youth in the program;
• Documents all contacts and information as per guidelines;
• Tracks youth’s attendance
• Completes monthly reports; 
• Liaises with community organizations to develop partnerships based on program and participant needs;
• Implements and adheres to all agency and program policies and procedures;
• Identifies and communicates concerns and updates regarding community programming;
• Attends and participates in program meetings.
• Addresses work centre concerns with appropriate personnel when necessary and in a timely manner;
• Ensures all adult volunteer mentors, students and new staff receive support, training and direction   
• Supervises mentors while working in the community
• Provides feedback and evaluation to mentors, and students

Participant Related:  

• Builds positive relationships and rapport with participants, helping to identify personal strengths to promote a sense of belonging, independence, generosity and mastery
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of the best interest of youth, ensuring their rights are respected;
• Makes links and connections with participants in the community to support their skill development utilizing volunteer work and participant goals;
• Acts as a positive role model for youth;
• Ensures all participants receive support, encouragement and follow-up.
• Manages case load, including intake, scheduling and follow up

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies, which incorporate the Seven Sacred Teachings; 

• Post -secondary education in relevant social services or a combination of work and/or life experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural awareness, anti-oppressive and trauma informed best practices 
• Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds 
• Knowledge of Strength-based philosophy and solution-oriented approach Understanding of crisis intervention, harm reduction framework and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation;
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible with schedule based on program and participant needs (days, evenings and weekends) 
• Willingness to obtain necessary training as per the organization’s training policy including Crisis De-escalation, Applied Suicide Intervention, Colonization Awareness, and Child Development 
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract (subject to approval)
• Access to a personal vehicle for work is required

HOURS OF WORK:  37.5 hours per week - combination of days, evenings, and weekends. 12-month term.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word or PDF) .

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing until filled.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

About the Opportunity

Housing First is a strength-based approach to supporting people with a history of housing instability and multiple challenges which could include youth aging out of care, mental health concerns, substance use etc. 

The Housing Mentor will work in collaboration with the Housing First team to support the daily operations and needs of participants between 18 – 30 years of age within the program. They will work alongside individuals to build trusting, respectful relationships that are centered on providing individualized, person-driven, asset-based, and trauma-informed support. 

The duties and responsibilities are carried out within a trauma resiliency-informed framework. Support services are performed within a team environment that focuses on establishing collaborative and trusting relationships, ensuring youth safety and choice.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities of the Housing Mentor include but are not limited to: 

• Develop supportive relationships with participants
• Provide daily and weekly ongoing contact with participants
• Assist participants with understanding their tenancy rights and responsibilities 
• Support participants with maintaining living areas 
• Develop relationships with landlords while advocating on behalf of the participants 
• Mediate issues between participants and landlords including follow up after complaints and evictions  
• Supporting individuals to: 
  • Define and work towards their individual goals 
  • Access basic needs
  • Access income support
  • Obtain and maintain tenancies
  • Complete applications
  • Access information
  • Participate in activities of daily living 
• Work as part of the team to ensure consistency in supporting the participant in achieving their goals 
• Work effectively with partnering agencies 
• Complete tasks and administration duties, including entering information into HIFIS database in a timely and professional manner 
• Ensure that all receipts for items purchased with program funds are collected and forwarded to the Case Manager 
• Write clear, concise and accurate documentation including incident reports and contact notes 

• Post -secondary education in relevant social services or a combination of work and/or life experience 
• Demonstrated understanding of the issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples  
• Demonstrated knowledge of cultural awareness, anti-oppressive and trauma informed best practices 
• Knowledge and experience with diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds 
• Knowledge of community resources for homelessness, health, mental health and substance use 
• Knowledge of legislation around Housing, Health, Income Assistance and Benefits
• Knowledge of Strength-based philosophy and solution-oriented approach Understanding of crisis intervention, harm reduction framework and conflict resolution skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team 
• Ability to provide person-centered care and meet people where they are at 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible with schedule based on program and participant needs (days, evenings and weekends) 
• Willingness to obtain necessary training as per the organization’s training policy including Crisis De-escalation, Applied Suicide Intervention, Colonization Awareness, and Child Development 
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtain
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract (subject to approval)
• Access to a personal vehicle for work is required 

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

About the Opportunity

Summary

The Finance Clerk performs duties assigned that ensure the effective, efficient, and accurate operation of the Accounting department. Consistently ensuring accounting department internal and external deadlines are met, policies are followed, and assists in providing accounting and finance-related support to the Accounting Supervisor.

Support to Accounting Department

• Assists Accounts Payable - Processes invoices, credit notes, cheque requisitions, mileage reimbursements, expense claims, and other reimbursements;
• Calculates and records GST input tax credits for all disbursements;
• Reconciles vendor statements upon receipt. Follows up with the vendor if any discrepancies arise;
• Balances the accounts payable sub-ledger to the general ledger;
• Engages in problem-solving with programs or vendors;
• Assists with monthly account reconciliations when required;
• Assists with compiling documents for the annual audit;
• Prepares and posts journal entries as instructed by the Accounting Supervisor or Manager, Accounting and Payroll.
• Enter data in various banks maintained by Link and help the accounting supervisor to reconcile banks on monthly basis.
• Assists Accounts Receivable with the inputting of bank deposits into the Accounting System as backup when required
• Assists in preparing monthly invoices required for our client’s i.e. different agencies, government bodies etc. as backup when required
• Assists with the preparation of program budgets by providing information as identified;
• Assists with the preparation of the administrative budget as it relates to costs of the accounting area;
• Assists with the development of procedures for and accounts for special events as required;
• Distributes Purchase Order sheets to Programs and tracks the P.O. Number and Program it was issued to in an Excel sheet;
• Provides vacation coverage support for accounting staff
• Completes year end sorting and filing of documents for storage purposes.

Audit Preparation

• Ensure that all documentation is organized and readily available.
• Create working papers on monthly basis for account reconciliations for the auditors related to balance sheet accounts assigned related accounts on Sage 300.

Visa Credit Card (as Backup)

• Review and process credit card reports daily.
• Send out a weekly statement to visa card holders;
• Prepares and posts all journal entries related to credit card purchases;
• Reconciles credit card expense reports to monthly visa statements & create balance sheet related working papers on Monthly basis;
• Prepares journal entries related to bank entries.

QUALIFICATION:

• Two years relevant experience in Accounting and/or Finance
• Post-secondary education in Accounting and/or Finance
• Understanding of accounting principals. 
• Computer experience in accounting software (Sage 300), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Experience in PJC modules.  
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months or willing to obtain.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.  

The Link is committed to the health and safety of its employees, the people we serve, stakeholders, and the community. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing until filled.

WORK LOCATION:  175 Mayfair Avenue 

WORK HOURS: Full-Time Term Position - 70 hours biweekly. Occasional overtime may be required based on organizational needs.

SALARY RANGE: $20.00 to $22.00 per hour. Dependent on qualifications 

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

The Link is honored to be located on the land of the Ininew, Anishinaabe, Dene, Oji-Cree and Dakota land and in the homeland of the Métis Nation. We commit to respecting the treaties upon which our existence here was made possible.

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Link Youth and Family Supports is looking for a Youth Care Practitioner for a full-time overnight position, within the Youth Resource Centre (YRC). The Youth Care Practitioner is responsible to provide shelter, crisis intervention, youth intake, and case planning as well as basic needs service provision to vulnerable youth and young adults in an emergency shelter setting, using a person-centered, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, strength-based philosophy. The Youth Care Practitioner is also responsible for collaborating across various systems to ensure that outcomes are in the best interest of the youth, and align with the overall mission and purpose of the program.

Duties are performed within a team environment that focuses on establishing collaborative and trusting relationships with youth and colleagues.  Providing culturally competent services and ensuring youth safety, choice, and control are priorities at The Link: Youth and Family Supports.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Care Practitioner

• Incorporates the seven sacred teachings in carry out task and daily activities
• Provide holistic mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual support based on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel
• Work with youth to problems solve, and navigate a variety of systems 
• Performs shelter intakes, assessments, and registration duties
• Provides support and crisis intervention
• Performs various administrative duties related to the care of the youth staying in the shelter
• Supervises, provides service and basic needs care to youth
• Performs general facility tasks, cleaning and cooking chores, and routines
• Attends staff meeting and training as required
• Works in collaboration with other teams and external service providers
• Occasionally takes on an in-charge role, overseeing the shifts and providing direction when needed in the Senior Youth Care Worker's absence
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered.
• Experience working with vulnerable youth.
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care.
• Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred.
• De-escalation training preferred.
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

SALARY:  $19.00 an hour. Dependent on qualifications

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Sunday - Awake Overnights (23.00 - 07.00 shifts)

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: One (1)

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume by the deadline; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

About the Opportunity

The Link is hiring! Come grow with Us, walk along side people in our community as we grow strong & resilient together. We are seeking candidates with strong character that share our vision for a brighter future; people of action who can support the resilience and potential in people. We honor and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe: Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility & Truth

• Degree or Diploma in social services, Diploma/Certificate in Child & Youth Care, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of three to four years of experience in direct service, including outreach
• Individuals with lived experience are considered an asset
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Strong understanding of:
  • Child sexual exploitation and high-risk youth dynamics
  • Trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches
  • Child and Family Services systems and legislation
  • Criminal Code provisions related to child protection 
• Ability to:
  • Build trust and relationships with vulnerable youth 
  • Work independently and within a team in high-pressure environments
  • Navigate complex systems and advocate effectively 
  • Communicate clearly and maintain detailed documentation
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally grounded, anti-colonial, and identity-centered practice 
• Understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma
• Experience working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth and communities 

• Community-based, mobile work across diverse environments 
• Exposure to high-risk and crisis situations 
• Combination of fieldwork and administrative responsibilities 
• Frequent interaction with multiple systems and partners

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle 
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks – a clear background check is not a required condition for employment, and further safety screening would occur to assess for suitability. 
• First Aid/CPR and de-escalation training certification 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and nights 
• Ability to perform physically and emotionally challenging work in community settings

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

Youth Care Practitioners (YCP) in each Healing Home program operated by The Link: Youth and Family Supports report to the Program Supervisor of the Healing Home and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. The YCP is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work with young people is to be a positive role model at all times and to intervene purposefully into the young people's daily life events in a manner which will help the young person reach the agreed upon goals of their time within the program. Youth Care Practitioners work from a needs-based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach as per the organization expectations and standards. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Care Practitioner

• Be aware of the whereabouts of the youth at all times as per program dictates and policies
• Interact with youth in a manner designed to help them achieve their goals
• Facilitate wake-up, bed-time and other daily routines 
• Develop, manage, facilitate and direct all daily program activities
• Transport youth to appointments (medical and others) and any activities as required 
• Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores or tasks with the youth 
• Develop and implement household routines in conjunction with the Program Supervisor 
• Record keeping and report writing as required
• Distribute and tracks medications as outlined by Provincial Licensing Standards 
• Provide first aid interventions as required 
• Observes, evaluates and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures
• Work as a team to ensure consistency in the youth's experiences, daily goals and care plan 
• Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning
• Maintenance and cleaning of the home, indoors and outdoors
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Have read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and can communicate the calls relating to Media and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care
• Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred
• De-escalation training preferred
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset
• Possession of a Manitoba class 5F Driver's License will be considered an asset, but not a requirement

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

SALARY:  $19.00. 

HOURS OF WORK: Varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overnights 

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume by the deadline; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

To provide mentorship to multiple young persons living independently.  The YCP is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures.  A major focus of the work with young people is to be a positive role-model at all times and to assist the young person in a manner that encourages them to reach their agreed upon goals.

POSITION SCOPE/IMPACT OF ERROR                                                                                                                                        

Duties are varied, following established service plan, procedures and policies with some judgement required to determine the most appropriate of a limited number of alternatives.  Non-routine or unusual situations are referred to the supervisor.  Actions could result in inadequate services that could have a negative impact on The Link, to employees, customers, youth and communities. Misconduct could result in major loss of time or resources, could cause embarrassment within the organization and have a negative impact on the organization, to customers, communities and/or its public image.

 Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in on-going professional development to increase knowledge in the field and increase skill level to continue meeting developing employment needs

• Participate in meetings as required and promote positive teamwork and exhibit a high degree of positive role modelling for young people

• Supports the program to reflect The Link treatment philosophy, organizational and Human Resource policies and program protocols; including representing the program and the organization in a professional manner

• Demonstrate a good understanding of the Child and Family Services system in Manitoba, particularly in the context of Indigenous communities and the impacts of inter-generational and historical trauma

• Knowledge, awareness and respect of Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions, and practices

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; Ability to adapt to changing circumstances or conditions with flexibility and compassion

• Ability to reflect or seek guidance to ensure support given is representative of the organization’s mission and values

·         Transport youth to and from appointments (medical & other), to pay bills, to and from the grocery store.

·         Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores.

·         Helping young people develop and implement  household routines

·         Record keeping and report writing as required, including monthly reports

·         Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased with company funds are forwarded to the program supervisor

·         Provide first aid interventions as required

·         Works as part of a team to ensure consistency in the youth’s experiences with The Link

·         Spend one-on-one time with the youth

·         Identify and assist with life skills development

·         Active involvement with the youth in family and community

·         Encourage and participate in cultural activities

·         Assist in developing and implementing plans for special occasions such as birthdays, holidays or discharge.

·         Helping youth with meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking 

·         Adhere to and encourage safe food handling, cooking and clean up

·         Teach the youth budgeting and shopping techniques

·         Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of the office space and the vehicles

·         Report damage or concerns with the building and vehicles to the program supervisor

·         Assist with all procedures and routines related to health and safety of staff and youth

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Essential:

• Completion of high school or equivalent program and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the youth care field

• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to operate in a networked environment; which may include writing incident reports, develop and edit documents and correspond with emails

• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• Must have knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions

• Must provide services through an Indigenous lens that is holistic and focuses on the strengths and experiences of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities

• Knowledge of history and impact of intergenerational barriers and oppression faced by Indigenous people

• Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, family functioning and child welfare preferred

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

• Willingness to obtain or complete training as per The Link Policy and/or organizational required training

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 (three) months

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

·   Working in a variety of environments; offices, homes, and out in community

·   The ability to handle challenging situations with medium to high risk individuals in some work environments.

·         Satisfactory Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

·         Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.

·         Valid First Aid and CPR certification.

SUMMARY: The Link is looking for a Youth Care Practitioner (YCP) to join the Youth Resource Centre (YRC) in Winnipeg. The YCP is responsible for arranging shelter, crisis intervention, youth intake, case planning, as well as basic needs service provision for vulnerable youth and young adults in an emergency shelter setting. The YCP operates from a person-centered, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, strength-based philosophy. The YCP is also responsible for collaborating across various systems to ensure that outcomes are in the best interest of the youth, and align with the overall mission and purpose of the program.

Duties are performed within a team environment which focuses on establishing collaborative and trusting relationships with youth and colleagues. Providing culturally competent services and ensuring youth safety, choice, and control are priorities at The Link.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of the Youth Care Practitioner include, but are not limited to:

• Provide holistic mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual support based on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel
• Work with youth to problem solve, and navigate a variety of systems
• Perform shelter intakes, assessments, and registration duties
• Provide support and crisis intervention
• Perform various administrative duties related to the care of the youth staying in the shelter
• Supervise, and provide service and basic needs/care to youth
• Perform general facility tasks, cleaning, cooking chores, and routines
• Attend staff meeting and training as required
• Work in collaboration with other team  members and external service providers
• (Occasionally) take on an in-charge role, overseeing the shifts and providing direction when needed in the Senior Youth Care Practitioner’s absence
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should demonstrate competencies consistent with the Seven Sacred Teachings.

• Certificate or diploma in Child & Youth Care or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered.
  
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs considered an asset.
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care
• Strong counseling skills and experience in Relational Care, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C.
  
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search completed within the last three (3) months.
• Acceptable Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks with acceptable Prior Contact Check; all completed within the last three (3) months.

Preferred/Asset, or willing to obtain within the first three (3) months: 

• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk.
  
• Commit 2 Kids Training.
• Certification in either DLE (The Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events) or TCS (Therapeutic Crisis Solutions).
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and de-escalation training preferred.

SALARY: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on the qualification.

HOURS OF WORK: 16 hours per week. Saturday - Sunday; including days and evenings. 

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume by the deadline; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

SUMMARY: 

The Occupational Therapist in the Clinical Program is responsible for direct client intervention, assessments, intervention plan development, consultation, therapeutic programming, and caregiver training  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Assessment

• Completes occupational therapy assessments with referred clients to identify strengths and needs;
• Utilizes standardized testing (if necessary) as a component of the assessment process

Direct Service and Treatment

• Provides direct occupational therapy services as needed to assist clients in gaining skills for everyday life, school, and relationships;
• Supports clients to identify and work toward realistic goals; 
• Manages client caseload and prioritizes appropriately; 
• Meets regularly with the clinical team for collaboration and planning; 
• Assesses the need for therapeutic groups and implements accordingly; 
• Assists the team in problem-solving to address client issues; 
• Facilitates topic-specific training sessions as needed; 
• Assists with service navigation and referral to community resources as needed. 

 Continuity of Care

• Engages caregivers and care team in the assessment and treatment process; 
• Attends  staff meetings and contributes to the overall functioning of the agency by assuming appropriate additional responsibilities as needed;
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation and fulfills administrative duties; 
• Shares relevant information with and provides consultation to collateral agencies such as Child and Family Service Agencies and schools; 
• Works within the context of the interdisciplinary team to implement direct, consultative or medicated models of service. 

 Professional Development

• Maintains professional development by attending workshops, reading, and clinical consultation on a regular basis;
• Meets the yearly licensing requirements of the College of Occupational Therapists in Manitoba; 
• Performs all duties professionally, ethically and with integrity; 
• Familiarizes themselves with social policy, issues, trends and practices in the field, as well as needs, gaps or opportunities that may improve the lives of persons with youth/children, or which promote social justice, equality or accessibility. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Baccalaureate or Clinical Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy;
• Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbents name entered in the practicing register or the provisional register as an examination candidate.  Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, they must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with The Link;
• Expertise in the area of child and adolescent mental health;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work as a team member and cooperatively with other disciplines;
• Ability to practice independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision;
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice;
• Current certification in either DLE (The Purposeful Use of Daily Life Events) or TCS (Therapeutic Crisis Solutions) or willingness to obtain the same;
• Current First-aid/CPR certification;
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and De-escalation training or willingness to obtain the same;
• Current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check.
  

 **Valid drivers license is a requirement for this position** 

PREFERRED

• Experience working with children/adolescents and their families;
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, beliefs, and practices.

SALARY RANGE: $34.00 to $35.00 hourly, depending on qualification.

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in Word or PDF format).

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

Youth Care Practitioners (YCP) in each Healing Home program operated by The Link: Youth and Family Supports report to the Program Supervisor of the Healing Home and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. The YCP is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work with young people is to be a positive role model at all times and to intervene purposefully into the young people's daily life events in a manner which will help the young person reach the agreed upon goals of their time within the program. Youth Care Practitioners work from a needs-based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach as per the organization expectations and standards. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Care Practitioner

• Be aware of the whereabouts of the youth at all times as per program dictates and policies
• Interact with youth in a manner designed to help them achieve their goals
• Facilitate wake-up, bed-time and other daily routines 
• Develop, manage, facilitate and direct all daily program activities
• Transport youth to appointments (medical and others) and any activities as required 
• Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores or tasks with the youth 
• Develop and implement household routines in conjunction with the Program Supervisor 
• Record keeping and report writing as required
• Distribute and tracks medications as outlined by Provincial Licensing Standards 
• provide first aid interventions as required 
• Observes, evaluates and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures
• Work as a team to ensure consistency in the youth's experiences, daily goals and care plan 
• Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning
• Maintenance and cleaning of the home, indoors and outdoors
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Have read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and can communicate the calls relating to Media and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care
• Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred
• De-escalation training preferred
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

SALARY:  $19.00 per hour including benefits, pension, paid sick leave, northern allowance, vacation and personal days. 

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Two (2) open position.

HOURS OF WORK: Varied shifts from Mondays to Sundays and/or holidays, with schedules between 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and 11pm to 7am.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

SUMMARY: As an essential member of our Street Reach North team, the Mental Health Clinician plays a pivotal role in providing expert care, support, and therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing mental health challenges and who are identified as youth who are at high risk of sexual exploitation or already have been victims of exploitation. This role is integral to fostering emotional well-being and helping youth navigate their personal journeys.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In Consultation with local services:

o    Conduct thorough psychological assessments and evaluations

o    Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

o    Coordinate care with other healthcare providers and support staff

o    Offer crisis intervention services when necessary

o    Stay updated with the latest research and best practices in mental health treatment

o    Participate in case conferences and team meetings

o    Advocate for client needs and rights within the systems

o    All other duties as outlined on the job description

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

o    Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

o    Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification

o    Experience with diverse populations and range of mental health issues

o    Specialized training in trauma-informed care

o    Experience working with sexually exploited youth

o    Strong crisis intervention skills

o    Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience

o    Strong understanding of mental health disorders and treatment methodologies

o    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

o    Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality

o    Strong organizational and time management skills

o    Proficiency in standard office software such as Microsoft Office Suite

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• There is also an option for applicants from the South to work in Thompson on a rotational basis — one week in, followed by one week off at home.
• Must have excellent physical and emotional health.
• Valid 5F Driver's License is required due to frequent travel within and surrounding areas of Thompson, MB
• Must have Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C and De-escalation training. 
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and acceptable Prior Contact checks
• Knowledge of Indigenous beliefs, customs, languages and traditions considered an asset.  

SALARY: Based on experiences

LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba. 

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

SUMMARY: The Independent Living with Supports (ILS) Housing Mentor walks alongside youth and young adults (ages 18–21) who are transitioning to independent living. The Housing Mentor provides hands-on, relationship-based support to participants living in their own homes. Support is youth-driven and culturally grounded, recognizing the impacts of colonization, intergenerational trauma, and systemic barriers while uplifting identity, strengths, and community connection. This role focuses on building independence, strengthening life skills, maintaining housing stability, and supporting youth to reconnect to culture, community, and their own gifts.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Relationship & Cultural Connection

• Build trusting, consistent relationships grounded in respect and authenticity
• Walk alongside youth in a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework
• Support youth to explore cultural identity, ceremony, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community
• Participate in cultural programming and land-based activities when applicable
• Support reconnection with family and natural supports when safe and appropriate

Independent Living Skill Development

Support youth in developing practical and meaningful life skills, including:

• Budgeting and financial literacy
• Grocery shopping and meal preparation
• Cleaning and household management
• Time management and scheduling
• Accessing transportation
• Attending appointments
• Education and employment readiness
• Provide hands-on teaching and modelling — not just verbal direction.

Housing Stability & Tenancy Support

• Assist youth in searching, viewing, and applying for housing
• Support understanding of tenancy rights and responsibilities
• Develop and maintain positive landlord relationships
• Advocate alongside youth during tenancy disputes
• Mediate conflicts and support eviction prevention
• Ensure housing environments meet reasonable program standards while honoring dignity and autonomy

Systems Navigation & Advocacy

• Support access to income assistance, ID replacement, benefits, and community resources
• Connect youth to health, mental health, addictions, and cultural supports
• Work collaboratively with community partners and landlords
• Ensure contact notes and reports are complete, clear and accurate
• Ensure receipts and program financial tracking are completed

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Work collaboratively within the Skills4Life continuum of care
• Participate in case consultations and team meetings
• Provide mentorship to practicum students or new staff when required
• Contribute to program development with an Indigenous lens

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Child & Youth Care, Social Services, Indigenous Studies, or related field or Combination of education, lived experience, and community-based knowledge
• Demonstrated understanding of:
  • Impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma
  • Indigenous cultural safety practices
  • Harm reduction
  • Strength-based and solution-focused approaches
• Experience supporting youth facing:
  • Housing instability
  • Child welfare involvement
  • Mental health and substance use challenges
  • Justice system involvement
• Knowledge of community resources and housing legislation
• Strong crisis de-escalation and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Flexible schedule as there are evening and weekend shifts

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• Emergency First Aid & CPR Level C (or willingness to obtain)
• Crisis De-escalation & ASIST training (or willingness to obtain)
• Criminal record check, child and adult abuse registry checks, and prior contact checks with acceptable results (within the last 3 months)
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract
• Access to reliable vehicle

SALARY RANGE: $20.05 - $23.86 per hour. Dependent on qualifications.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, some days, evenings and weekends.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word of PDF).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodations at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.

SUMMARY: Youth Care Practitioners (YCP’s) in the YRC operated by The Link report to their immediate Supervisor and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. YCPs are expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work is to provide support for high-risk children and youth who are at risk of becoming victims of sexual-exploitation, or who have already become victims. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Be aware of the whereabouts of all youth accessing the shelter at-all-times as per program dictates and policies
  
• Interact with young people in a manner designed to help them feel safe and accepted
  
• Develop, manage, facilitate, and direct all daily program activities
  
• Develop and implement program routines in agreement with the Supervisor
  
• Record keeping and report writing as required
  
• Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased on program funds are collected and forwarded to the Supervisor
  
• Observes, evaluate, and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures.
  
• Work as part of the team to ensure consistency in the youth’s experiences and intervention plans while accessing services and support from the StreetReach (SR) Shelter Program
  
• Directly engage and develop relationships with high-risk youth who are receiving support through their brief and/or continued involvement with the StreetReach Programs (Community Outreach and Shelter)
  
• Meet with youth individually and in a group to discuss issues related to their life and experiences, reflecting on the reasons for their involvement with the SR Shelter Program and how they might access other community-based resources that will reduce their risk for being sexually exploited
  
• Intervene into daily life experiences to help the young person recognize risks for being exploited and to encourage alternative choices that could reduce such potentials
  
• Engage with a youth to help them identify significant others that support their need for healthy connections and belonging
  
• Participate with the team in making informed culturally responsive decisions regarding therapeutic methods based on observations and interactions with the young people and their knowledge of the young person’s culture.
  
• Engage youth in relevant recreational activities while involved with the SR Shelter Program
  
• Active involvement with youth in developmentally appropriate activities within the facility
  
• Planning for meals and grocery shopping, engaging youth in the process when appropriate
  
• Meal preparation – encourage youth to participate in cooking and baking while accessing support from the SR Shelter Program
  
• Follow the agency guidelines with regard to appropriate nutritional planning
• Assess clothing needs and ensure that youth have clothing suitable for the season. Help youth learn how to care for their clothes
• Record keeping and taking inventory at time of program intake and upon departure from the Shelter
• Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of physical property, building and yard
• Assist with maintenance and upkeep of program vehicles and appliances
• Work with youth to ensure a clean and healthy physical environment on a daily basis
• Ensure a clean environment on a daily basis for the youth of the program
  
• Advocate for a healthy and safe environment for young people
• Participate in the assignment of any other job-related tasks as requested by the supervisor or manager
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and the ability to operate in a networked environment, which may include writing incident reports, develop and edit documents and correspond with emails
  
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  
• Must have knowledge, experience and understanding of Indigenous culture and traditions
  
• Must provide services through an Indigenous lens that is holistic and focuses on the strengths and experiences of Indigenous children, youth, families and communities
  
• Knowledge of history and impact of intergenerational barriers and oppression faced by Indigenous people
  
• Knowledge of systems for children in care, school, and family functioning and child welfare preferred
  
• Willingness to obtain or complete training as per The Link Policy and/or organizational required training

EDUCATION: 

• Completion of high school or equivalent program and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the youth care field
  
• A combination of education and experience may be considered 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• Willingness to obtain necessary training as per the organization's training policy including: Crisis De-escalation, Applied Suicide Intervention, Colonization Awareness and Child Development 
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C or willingness to obtain 
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential. 

SALARY RANGE: $18.00 per hour including northern allowance which is equal to 5% of the base salary.

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time - 8 hours per day; Overnight; Shift may vary depending on the program need.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word or PDF).

WORK LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba 

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/

SUMMARY:  The Outreach Worker will focus on providing outreach services for high-risk children and youth who are in danger of becoming or have become victims of sexual exploitation. The Outreach Worker is responsible for a combination of direct street outreach, investigation and tracking of high risk and at-risk youth. They must maintain good working relationships with partnering agencies such as the RCMP, relevant agencies, social workers, family members and caregivers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• An excellent ability to develop working relationships with law enforcement, child welfare agencies and other key stakeholders
• Participate in community outreach activities in the priority neighborhoods, in partnership with other outreach services and RCMP.
• Engage and develop relationships with high-risk youth in their placements (group homes, foster homes, family homes) and at places they frequent (malls, drop-in centers, school grounds, street locations, etc.).
• Act as an advocate and provide general information and referral services to high-risk youth on addiction, health, housing, employment, education, recreation and other services.
• Educate and provide information on all specialized services for sexually exploited children and youth to Child Welfare Workers and parents.
• Respond to requests to locate and return children and youth that have been placed on High Risk Victims (HRV) list to placement or families, with assistance from the RCMP and other community members as needed.(Search children as required, search residences or businesses as required, transport children to child welfare placements or guardians residences, follow Health and Safety policies and standards, utilize radios to ensure immediate communication with other Outreach workers and Program Coordinator or Manager of SreetReach)
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation as per policies and standards
• Maintain detailed and accurate statistics
• Identify and report predators/people sexually exploiting children/youth, as well as identify locations where children/youth are being sexually exploited.
• Work independently with little supervision while performing outreach activities and also as a cohesive member of a diverse team.
• Maintain up-to-date files and records of individuals served, outreach services provided and other general reporting as assigned.
• All other duties as outlined on the job description

• Must have excellent physical and emotional health.
• Valid 5F Driver's License is required due to frequent travel within and surrounding areas of Thompson, MB
• Must have Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C and De-escalation training. 
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry and acceptable Prior Contact checks
• Knowledge of Indigenous beliefs, customs, languages and traditions considered an asset.  

SALARY: $26.87 - $33.29 per hour with a northern allowance

LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week. Combination of days, evenings and weekends.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Open until filled.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

Youth Care Practitioners (YCP) in each Healing Home program operated by The Link: Youth and Family Supports report to the Program Supervisor of the Healing Home and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. The YCP is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work with young people is to be a positive role model at all times and to intervene purposefully into the young people's daily life events in a manner which will help the young person reach the agreed upon goals of their time within the program. Youth Care Practitioners work from a needs-based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach as per the organization expectations and standards. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Care Practitioner

• Be aware of the whereabouts of the youth at all times as per program dictates and policies
• Interact with youth in a manner designed to help them achieve their goals
• Facilitate wake-up, bed-time and other daily routines 
• Develop, manage, facilitate and direct all daily program activities
• Transport youth to appointments (medical and others) and any activities as required 
• Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores or tasks with the youth 
• Develop and implement household routines in conjunction with the Program Supervisor 
• Record keeping and report writing as required
• Distribute and tracks medications as outlined by Provincial Licensing Standards 
• provide first aid interventions as required 
• Observes, evaluates and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures
• Work as a team to ensure consistency in the youth's experiences, daily goals and care plan 
• Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning
• Maintenance and cleaning of the home, indoors and outdoors
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Have read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and can communicate the calls relating to Media and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care
• Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred
• De-escalation training preferred
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

SALARY:  $18.00 per hour

HOURS OF WORK: Varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overnights 

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Various full-time and casual roles

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume by the deadline; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/ 

For more than 90 years, The Link has helped youth and families on a journey to healing, hope, and better lives. The organization is dedicated to walking alongside children, youth, and families as an inclusive community, strengthening and empowering a sense of being, pride, and purpose. With over 15 diverse programs, The Link has a community of caring staff that work together to provide support through a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life. With a strong foundation within the community and a focus on connection, unity, and compassion, the organization provides a vital link for youth and families in the province of Manitoba.

POSITION SUMMARY

Youth Care Practitioners (YCP) in each Healing Home program operated by The Link: Youth and Family Supports report to the Program Supervisor of the Healing Home and are responsible for implementing all aspects of the day-to-day functioning of the program. The YCP is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of their work with young people is to be a positive role model at all times and to intervene purposefully into the young people's daily life events in a manner which will help the young person reach the agreed upon goals of their time within the program. Youth Care Practitioners work from a needs-based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach as per the organization expectations and standards. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Duties and responsibilities of the Youth Care Practitioner

• Be aware of the whereabouts of the youth at all times as per program dictates and policies
• Interact with youth in a manner designed to help them achieve their goals
• Facilitate wake-up, bed-time and other daily routines 
• Develop, manage, facilitate and direct all daily program activities
• Transport youth to appointments (medical and others) and any activities as required 
• Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores or tasks with the youth 
• Develop and implement household routines in conjunction with the Program Supervisor 
• Record keeping and report writing as required
• Distribute and tracks medications as outlined by Provincial Licensing Standards 
• provide first aid interventions as required 
• Observes, evaluates and records daily life events according to the program recording procedures
• Work as a team to ensure consistency in the youth's experiences, daily goals and care plan 
• Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning
• Maintenance and cleaning of the home, indoors and outdoors
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are being met
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education or a combination of education, work experience and lived experience may be considered
• Experience working with vulnerable youth
• Have read the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Calls to Action and can communicate the calls relating to Media and Reconciliation
• Knowledge of trauma and resilience informed care
• Strong relationship building skills and experience in de-escalation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months 
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) preferred
• De-escalation training preferred
• Mental Health First Aid & Safe Talk will be considered an asset
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

SALARY:  $18.00 per hour including benefits, pension, paid sick leave, northern allowance, vacation and personal days. 

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: Two (2) open positions.

HOURS OF WORK: Varied shifts from Mondays to Sundays and/or holidays, with schedules between 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm, and 11pm to 7am.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

The Link is an equal opportunity employer, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Link is committed to developing and retaining a diverse workforce. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/