Team Lead Transition House, Thompson MB

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 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 serviceplan procedures and policies with some judgement required to determine themost appropriate of a limited number of alternatives. Non-routine or unusual situations arereferred to the supervisor. Actions could result in inadequate services thatcould have a negative impact on The Link to employees customers youth andcommunities. Misconduct could result in major loss of time or resources couldcause embarrassment within the organization and have a negative impact on theorganization 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 organizations 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

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