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OverviewThe Link is hiring! The Organization supports youth and families through a variety of programs including a 24-hour crisis line, youth resource centers, emergency shelters, mobile crisis teams, specialized foster care, healing homes, job readiness supports, and Skills4Life in Manitoba. The Team Lead will assist the Healing Home Supervisor in daily operation and development of the home, aligning with a strengths based, trauma informed, relational child and youth care approach.SummaryAbout the Opportunity: The Team Lead will work collaboratively with team members, supervisors, and other Programs to promote youth strengths, potential and capacity for growth while practicing open-mindedness and inclusion regarding culture and ceremony for children, youth, and their care providers.Primary ResponsibilitiesProvides coverage for the Healing Home Supervisor during scheduled absences and fulfills all responsibilities of the Healing Home SupervisorCompletes administrative duties as assigned by the Healing Home Supervisor, including: interviewing and hiring Youth Care PractitionersSchedules, coordinates and trains casual Youth Care PractitionersProvides orientation for new staffDistributes information to the team; coordinates meetings and home maintenancePerforms financial and purchasing responsibilities, such as replenishing household supplies and managing petty cashMentors Youth Care Practitioners and participates in ongoing professional developmentParticipates in meetings as required; promotes teamwork and models positive behavior for youthSupports the program to reflect The Link treatment philosophy and organizational policies; represents the program and organization professionallyDemonstrates understanding of the Child and Family Services system in Manitoba, with emphasis on Indigenous communities and historical traumaCreates or supports a collaborative environment while sharing credit with the teamQualificationsThe successful candidate should demonstrate competencies aligned with the Seven Sacred Teachings:Child and Youth Care Worker diploma or certificate (or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years experience in the youth care fieldUnderstanding and appreciation of Indigenous issues within a child welfare environmentKnowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to write incident reports and develop documentsAbility to handle sensitive information in a multi-disciplinary teamKnowledge, awareness, and respect of Indigenous cultures, languages, traditions, and practicesIndigenous lens that is holistic and strengths-based for Indigenous children, youth, families and communitiesKnowledge of intergenerational barriers and oppression impacting Indigenous peopleKnowledge of systems for children in care, school, and family functioning; child welfare preferredAnalytical and critical thinking skills; adaptability with compassionWillingness to reflect and seek guidance to align with the organizations mission and valuesConditions of EmploymentASIST certificate preferred or willing to obtainCrisis de-escalation training preferred or willing to obtainEmergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtainCriminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry, and Adult Abuse Registry checks within the last 3 monthsValid class 5F drivers license and acceptable driver's abstract (subject to approval)Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. All accommodation information will be kept confidential.Working Hours & SalaryWorking Hours: Full-Time, 80 hours biweekly. Shifts include days, evenings, sometimes overnights, weekends, and holidays.Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, with access to paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid personal days, and benefit and pension plans when eligible.How to ApplyPlease submit a cover letter and resume (in Word or PDF). Applicants must demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position. Only those under consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr