Case Manager - Life Train
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Case Manager Life Train
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 24hour crisis line youth resource centres 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 honour and strive to model through our actions the traditional Seven Teachings of the Anishinaabe: Love Respect Courage Honesty Wisdom Humility & Truth.
Summary
The Case Manager Life Train will tailor services and supports to assist youth participants facing barriers to employment develop skills and gain the confidence and experience they need to successfully transition to the workforce. This position is responsible for providing preemployment training opportunities designed to meet participants unique needs and enhance their employability.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:The duties and responsibilities of the Case Manger Life Train include but are not limited to:
Administrative / program related:
- Completes reports as required including daily logs weekly and monthly reports;
- Implements and adheres to all agency and program policies and procedures;
- Attends and participates in program meetings;
- Schedules daily jobs in conjunction with the Community Program Supervisor;
- Tracks youths attendance;
- Is available for some evening and weekend work as required;
- Attends all training orientation supervision and evaluation as necessary;
- Coordinates communicates and monitors youth case plans to encourage successful completion of program;
- Documents all contacts and information as per guidelines;
- Prepares and cofacilitates life skills and employment workshops;
- Group facilitation and onetoone work as required;
- Acts as an advocate on behalf of the best interest of the participants and acts to ensure that their rights are respected;
- Acts as a positive role model for participants;
- Follows up on participants that are not attending;
- Conducts intake and assessment of participants with a participantoriented strengthsbased perspective;
- Liaises with EIA keeping workers updated on participants progress;
- Identifies and communicates concerns and updates regarding participants;
- Assesses participant needs/goals (i.e. basic needs food housing safety security etc.;
- Sets individual goals with participants using a solutionoriented model;
- Provides support and guidance on a variety of issues including parenting decisionmaking problemsolving selfcare alcohol/drug abuse sexual abuse physical abuse birth control and relationships;
- Advises and assistswith various other job search techniques (i.e. computer skills networking job applications);
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies which incorporate the Seven Sacred Teachings;
Essential:
- Postsecondary degree in Education or Human Services field;
- Minimum of two years related experience working with highrisk youth;
- Demonstrated experience in employment counselling (resume writing job search etc.;
- Demonstrated experience in group facilitation;
- Valid drivers license and acceptable drivers abstract;
- Personal vehicle available to use for work;
- Applicable certifications (i.e. First Aid CPR Level C Deescalation Mental Health First Aide & Safe Talk Suicide Intervention and Child Development etc.;
- 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;
- Willingness to obtain necessary training as per agency training policy;
Preferred:
- Knowledge of Indigenous languages and cultures would be considered an asset;
- Knowledge of Strengths based and Solution Oriented approaches and community resources;
- Crisis intervention harm reduction and conflict resolution skills;
- Strong organization time management problem solving skills as well as excellent communication and documentation skills;
SALARY RANGE: $19.23 to $22.37 per hour. Dependent on the qualifications. The Link offers a benefit package.
HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week days evenings and possible weekends
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word or PDF)
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.
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 Link is honored to be located on the land of the Ininew Anishinaabe Dene OjiCree and Dakota land and in the homeland of the Mtis Nation. We commit to respecting the treaties upon which our existence here was made possible.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
