About The Link: Youth and Family SupportsFor 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 OpportunityThe Link is hiring! Come grow with us, walk alongside people in our community as we grow robust and 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.Position SummaryThe Street Reach Outreach Worker is responsible for locating, engaging, and supporting high‐risk children and youth who are absent, at risk of sexual exploitation, or experiencing significant vulnerability.Working from a trauma‐informed, culturally grounded, and relationship‐based approach, the Outreach Worker provides mobile, community‐based outreach, safety planning, and system navigation supports. The Outreach Worker works collaboratively with Child and Family Services, police, community partners, and families to ensure coordinated responses that support youth wellbeing and stability. The Street Reach – Outreach Worker is responsible for a combination of direct street outreach, investigation and tracking of high‐risk and at‐risk youth. They must maintain good working relationships with partnering agencies, family members and caregivers.Duties and ResponsibilitiesOutreach, Engagement & Relationship BuildingConduct proactive, mobile outreach in communities, including streets, shelters, schools, and other locations youths frequentBuild trusting, consistent relationships with high‐risk youth, families, and caregiversMaintain ongoing contact with youth in placement and those identified through Street ReachProvide culturally safe, non‐judgmental,



and youth‐centered supportMissing Youth Response & SafetyRespond 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 effortsConduct safety planning and immediate risk assessmentsSupport safe return to placement, family, or communityAdvocacy, System Navigation & SupportAdvocate 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 youth's Case Plan.Support youth in accessing basic needs and stabilizing supportsEducate youth, families, and partners on risks, resources, and prevention strategiesCollaboration & Community PartnershipsParticipate in coordinated Street Reach operations and case planningBuild and maintain relationships with service providers, outreach teams, and community organizationsShare information appropriately to support coordinated care and reduce duplicationRisk Identification & Community SafetyIdentify 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 risksContribute to prevention efforts through information sharing and outreach presenceDocumentation & AccountabilityMaintain accurate, timely documentation, case notes, and statisticsComplete required reports aligned with program, legal, and funding requirementsParticipate in supervision, team meetings, and performance evaluation processesGeneral Organizational ResponsibilitiesParticipates in regular coaching and supervision with their supervisor.Operate within the procedures and philosophy of the Street Reach Community Coalition.QualificationsDegree or Diploma in social services, Diploma/Certificate in Child & Youth Care, or other relevant disciplineMinimum of three to four years of experience in direct service,



including outreachIndividuals with lived experience are considered an assetEquivalent combinations of education and experience will be consideredStrong understanding of:Child sexual exploitation and high‐risk youth dynamicsTrauma‐informed and harm reduction approachesChild and Family Services systems and legislationCriminal Code provisions related to child protectionAbility to:Build trust and relationships with vulnerable youthWork independently and within a team in high‐pressure environmentsNavigate complex systems and advocate effectivelyCommunicate clearly and maintain detailed documentationDemonstrated commitment to culturally grounded, anti‐colonial, and identity‐centered practiceUnderstanding of the impacts of intergenerational traumaExperience working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth and communitiesWorking ConditionsCommunity‐based, mobile work across diverse environmentsExposure to high‐risk and crisis situationsCombination of fieldwork and administrative responsibilitiesFrequent interaction with multiple systems and partnersConditions of EmploymentValid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicleSatisfactory 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‐calation training certificationAbility to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and nightsAbility to perform physically and emotionally challenging work in community settingsPreferencePreference will be giving to Indigenous candidates, whose perspective and experience inform fundamental competencies.Salary and HoursSalary range: $25.40 per hour, dependent upon qualifications. Hours of work: 40 hours per week – days, evenings, and possible weekends.Accommodations and EEO StatementAccommodations 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.The Link is honored to be located on the land of the Ininew, Anishinaabe, Dene, Oji‐Cree and Dakota land and in the homeland of the Métis 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.Terms and conditions for the consideration of employees may be referenced as needed, but this posting is open until filled.

📌 Street Reach Outreach Worker (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Link: Youth and Family Supports
📍 Winnipeg