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 Chance
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

POSITION SUMMARY
The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Missing Youth Response & Safety

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

Advocacy, System Navigation & Support

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 youth’s Case Plan.

Support youth in accessing basic needs and stabilizing supports

Educate youth, families, and partners on risks, resources, and prevention strategies

Collaboration & Community Partnerships

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

Risk Identification & Community Safety

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

Documentation & Accountability

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

General Organizational Responsibilities





Participates in regular coaching and supervision with their supervisor.

Operate within the procedures and philosophy of the Street Reach Community Coalition.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 dynamicsTrauma-informed and harm reduction approachesChild and Family Services systems and legislationCriminal Code provisions related to child protection

Ability to:Build trust and relationships with vulnerable youth Work independently and within a team in high-pressure environmentsNavigate 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

WORKING CONDITIONS

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 driver’s 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

Preference will be giving to Indigenous candidates, whose perspective and experience inform fundamental competencies. SALARY RANGE: $25.40 per hour. Dependent upon qualifications HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours per week - days, evenings and possible weekends

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📌 Youth Care Practitioner - Youth Resource Center - Part-time (Manitoba)
🏢 The Link
📍 Manitoba