Street Reach Outreach Worker
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Job Summary
Street Reach Outreach Worker
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.
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
- Conduct proactive mobile outreach in communities including streets shelters schools and other locations youth frequent
- Build trusting consistent relationships with high-risk youth families and caregivers
- Maintain ongoing contact with youth in placement and those identified through Street Reach
- Provide culturally safe non-judgmental and youth-centered support
- Respond to requests to locate and return youth identified as High-Risk Victims (HRV)
- Collaborate with Child and Family Services Police and community partners in search efforts
- Conduct safety planning and immediate risk assessments
- Support safe return to placement family or community
- Advocate for youth needs across systems (housing health justice education income supports)
- Communicate youth priorities to inform Case Managers who will complete referrals for appropriate services and cultural supports.
- Conduct outreach services in alignment with the youths Case Plan.
- Support youth in accessing basic needs and stabilizing supports
- Educate youth families and partners on risks resources and prevention strategies
- Participate in coordinated Street Reach operations and case planning
- Build and maintain relationships with service providers outreach teams and community organizations
- Share information appropriately to support coordinated care and reduce duplication
- Identify and report individuals locations and activities related to child sexual exploitation as per the required legislative responsibilities.
- Maintain awareness of high-risk environments and emerging community risks
- Contribute to prevention efforts through information sharing and outreach presence
- Maintain accurate timely documentation case notes and statistics
- Complete required reports aligned with program legal and funding requirements
- Participate in supervision team meetings and performance evaluation processes
- Participates in regular coaching and supervision with their supervisor.
- Operate within the procedures and philosophy of the Street Reach Community Coalition.
- 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 drivers 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
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About Company
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...
