WE?RE HIRING YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER(S)
The Youth Safe Lodge provides a safe, welcoming workplace for youth ages 16?26, including drop-in services, overnight shelter, transitional housing, and connections to community supports.

We are seeking compassionate, respectful, and dependable Youth Support Worker(s) to join our team.

What You?ll Do

Welcome youth into a safe, culturally respectful space

Build trusting relationships through consistency and respect

Support daily needs, goals, wellness, and independence

Assist during conflict, crisis, and challenging situations

Connect youth with housing, health, cultural, educational, and community resources

Encourage healthy choices, self-determination, and personal growth

Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming Lodge environment

Complete documentation and shift reports

Participate in programming, cultural activities, and community events

Work collaboratively with staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and community partners

Use trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and strengths-based approaches

What We?re Looking For
We?re looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, patient, respectful, and non-judgmental

Comfortable supporting youth experiencing homelessness, trauma, addictions, mental health challenges,



or other complex circumstances

A strong communicator and dependable team member

Able to maintain professional boundaries and remain calm during challenging situations

Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team

Committed to Indigenous cultural safety, inclusion, and respect

Experience, education, lived experience, and cultural knowledge related to youth or social services will be considered. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and community resources is an asset. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Why Work With Us?
Every shift is different. You may help a youth access housing, share a meal, support someone through a difficult moment, or simply listen.

Our work is rooted in relationship, trust, healing, and belonging. Your presence and compassion can make a lasting difference.

Location: Brandon, Manitoba

Position: Youth Support Worker(s)

Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts

Employment: Full-time, part-time, and casual positions available

Brandon Friendship Centre is committed to an inclusive, culturally safe, and respectful workplace.

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📌 Youth Support Worker(S) (Manitoba)
🏢 eBrandon
📍 Manitoba