Knowles is seeking a dynamic individual who has extensive experience working with complex youth in a group care environment. The ideal candidate will have a positive and supportive leadership style who promotes a respectful and safe work environment. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are required to be successful in this role.

Duties:

• Coordinate all house-related activities
• Responsible for the hiring and onboarding of youth care workers
• Support a safe, nurturing and empowering living environment
• Regularly consult and work collaboratively with Knowles Centre’s therapists
• Responsible for determining/implementing the house rules
• Ensure all staff are using a strength-based approach when working with clients
• Complete regular supervision meetings and performance reviews
• Provide on-call coverage on a rotating basis
• Responsible for managing the house budget
• Coordinate and chair team meetings
• Ensure that recreational programming is frequent, engaging and meets the needs of participants
• Ensure house is properly maintained inside and out, and is in compliance with Knowles standards as well as workplace safety and health standards
• Attend and coordinate summer camp
• Knowledgeable regarding relevant legislation, regulations, provincial programs and standards
• Participate in annual licensing reviews as required
• Write individual reports for each client as required
• Attend and contribute to clients’ pre-conferences, case reviews and systems meetings
• Ensure clients receive medical, optical, dental and any other required health care
• Is knowledgeable of all Knowles Centre policies
• Perform youth care worker responsibilities as required.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in relevant field
• Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred), a combination of education and experience with high needs children will also be considered
• Strong interest in working with high needs, at-risk youth
• Experience working with youth with behavioral and emotional difficulties
• Must have lived experience or extensive knowledge of Indigenous cultures, including teachings, ceremonies, and the impacts of colonization
• Possess in-depth knowledge of the impact of trauma and the principles of trauma informed care
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to de-escalate situations effectively
• Able to work effectively in a high stress, fast paced environment
• Successful applicant will be subject to a Criminal Background Check as well as Child Abuse, Adult Abuse, Vulnerable Sector and Prior Contact checks
• NVCI Training
• Valid CPR certificate
• Experience working in an alternative setting (camp)
• Mental Health First Aid training
• Valid MB driver’s license

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.54-$29.88 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a driver's license?

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-16