Salary Range: $53,060.40 To $62,611.27 Annually

Company Overview For over 75 years enCompass has been building safe and inclusive communities by supporting individuals to navigate change – and lead healthy, meaningful lives. We provide holistic services and wraparound supports that address the root causes of crime and social disorder.

We do this through preventative and restorative activities including release planning, housing, safety planning, employment transition, education, substance recovery, cultural supports and more. By exemplifying care, compassion and understanding, we are laying the foundations for positive change.

We are a values-driven organization that supports clients from a strength-based approach. If your values are aligned with our core values listed at: https://myencompass.ca/about-us/who-we-are/ , please consider joining our team.

Position Summary Youth Housing First is part of the Housing division of enCompass Community Safety Agency (" the

Agency") and supports youth between the ages of 16-24 who are experiencing housing instability to obtain and maintain safe, secure and sustainable housing.

The Youth Housing First Case

Worker provides community-based outreach and individualized case management support using the Critical Time Intervention model. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with youth to identify and secure suitable market housing, develop individualized goals, navigate community systems, access resources, and build the skills and supports necessary to maintain housing stability.

Responsibilities Client Support

Deliver services in a client centered, strength-based approach consistent with program philosophy

Maintain a case load of up to 15 youth at a time

Work with clients to secure suitable and sustainable market housing

Adapt services to meet the needs of diverse populations as per program policy

Role model life skills, social skills, communication skills and conflict resolution

Transparently address current challenges with the youth

Build collaborative relationships with youth





Ensure that clients have the required necessities to establish their household while allowing client agency in the process

Encourage youth to engage in healthy lifestyle alternatives

Assist youth in developing and revising individual goal plans using SMART goals

Role model and assist the youth with self-advocacy

Facilitate meetings with youth and their identified supports as service team meetings

Assist youth in completing referrals to additional services

Travel to meet youth for individual support as needed

Utilize the Critical Time Intervention case management model to prevent recurrent homelessness

Transport youth in personal vehicle as directed and approved

Administration

Completion of accurate written daily documentation (Database entries, contact notes, incident reports)

Completion of referral and intake documentation

Manage monthly expenses and petty cash claims

Maintain accurate and timely data collection, data entry and completing of any program assessments and surveys as directed

Submit invoices and cheque requests within expected timelines

Health and Safety

Deliver services in accordance with unit and agency policies and procedures

Ensure youth are aware of and understand program rules and respond accordingly

Follow working alone protocols as per program policy

Communicate pertinent information to supervisor and other staff as necessary

Community Engagement

Liaise with guardians, program partners and other professionals

Maintain positive relationships with community members (neighbors, visitors, landlords etc.) and report significant challenges/incidents to supervisor immediately

Liaise with other members of the Youth Housing First Project on a weekly basis

Contribute to a positive culture by assisting and supporting colleagues as needed and encourage and teach others about the program’s operations





Practice agency mission, vision, values and guiding principles

Maintain positive, professional working relationships with colleagues

Participate in program staff meetings

Participate in agency staff meetings and on agency committees as appropriate

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in core agency and additional ongoing training opportunities as directed and approved

As directed by supervisor

Qualifications / Skills

Diploma in a related human services field

2-3 years’ experience working with youth experiencing complex barriers

Understanding and experience engaging in Harm Reduction, Strength Based and Trauma Informed approaches

Robust knowledge of community resources for youth

Strong communication and relationship building skills

Able to work within a team and effectively deal with crisis situations

Valid Standard First Aid and CPR

Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check

General computer knowledge (Microsoft word, Outlook)

Reliable vehicle, valid Class 5 Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract, and $2 million liability

PREFERRED CRITERIA

Degree in a related human services field

Certification in Suicide Intervention and Crisis Intervention Prevention

Conditions of Employment

Monday Through Friday 8:30-430pm

Location - Community Outreach and Transition Place

What we offer The salary range for this position is $53,060.40 to $62,611.27 annually.

enCompass strives to provide a meaningful work environment through the following:

Strong focus on employee wellness and work-life balance

Service recognition and employee awards

Staff team building and appreciation days

Competitive health, dental and RRSP benefits

Please include how you heard about the position in the cover letter. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted

Building Safe, Inclusive Communities.

enCompass is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from people of Indigenous heritage, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

📌 Caseworker (Winnipeg)
🏢 enCompass Community Safety Agency
📍 Winnipeg