Job Summary:

Four Winds Youth Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and culturally respectful Youth Care Support Worker to care for and support children and youth in our specialized foster placement. Children in this home may have complex needs and experiences of trauma, separation, and loss. You will help create a safe, stable, and nurturing home where each child’s identity, family connections, and culture are honoured and supported.

You will work as part of a team with the House Manager, social workers, clinicians, families, Elders, and community partners.

Responsibilities:

Care and supervision

- Act as a positive, consistent, and reliable role model for children and youth
- Supervise and care for children during assigned shifts, including overnight shifts
- Support daily routines such as wake-up and bedtime routines, personal hygiene, meals, school attendance, homework, and recreational activities
- Monitor and guide screen time and activities appropriate to each child’s age and needs
- Support the development of daily living, social, and life skills, including cooking, money management, shopping, and safety skills
- Provide basic household duties, including meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry, to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home
- Report property damage and maintenance concerns promptly

Trauma-informed and relational support

- Provide trauma-informed care to children and youth with complex, deep-rooted trauma, including trauma related to their experiences in care
- Build trusting relationships while maintaining professional boundaries, and promote emotional regulation and healthy coping skills
- Respond calmly, safely, and effectively to crisis situations and high-risk behaviours such as aggression, self-harm, substance use, or running away, using de-escalation and crisis intervention skills
- Actively use harm reduction and positive, strengths-based behaviour support approaches consistent with agency policy
- Recognize and respond to potentially dangerous situations to protect the safety of children, staff, and the community

Culture, identity,



and connection

- Support children in staying connected to their culture, language, family, community, and traditions, following the guidance of the child’s family, community, and cultural helpers
- Work respectfully with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and cultural helpers, and take part in cultural activities, ceremonies, and community events as directed
- Help create a home workplace that reflects and honours Indigenous cultures and worldviews
- Support and supervise family visits, and maintain respectful relationships with parents, extended family, and community members

Health, safety, and documentation

- Administer medication as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Attend to the physical, emotional, and medical needs of each child, and help maintain health and safety standards, including fire drills
- Provide transportation and escort children and youth to school, appointments, family visits, and community activities
- Complete accurate and timely documentation, including daily logs, behavioural observations, incident reports, medication records, and financial logs (household, recreation, allowance)
- Consult and communicate regularly with the Specialized Foster Parent, social workers, and other professionals to review each child’s goals and plan
- Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

- Grade 12 diploma (or equivalent)
- A combination of education and experience working with children and youth in care, in residential or foster settings, or in other high-risk environments
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous cultures and communities, and of the ongoing impacts of colonization, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop,



and intergenerational trauma
- Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed care
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s licence and access to a reliable insured vehicle with $2 million liability coverage
- Ability to work evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Ability to cook and maintain a clean, safe household

Assets

- Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Care, Social Services, Human Services, Indigenous Community Development, Mental Health, or a related field
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI or equivalent), ASIST, Mental Health First Aid, or Circle of Security training
- Medication administration training
- Experience supporting children with FASD, developmental disabilities, attachment challenges, or complex behavioural needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The starting wage is $18.35 per hour and will be determined by the successful candidate’s combination of education and experience. Paid orientation and ongoing training, including cultural safety and crisis intervention, will be provided.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate will be asked to provide, at their own expense where applicable:

- Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Prior Contact Check
- Driver’s Abstract
- Proof of $2 million liability insurance on their vehicle

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to [email protected]. Include the competition number and position title in the subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available for candidates taking part in any part of the selection process.

Pay: From $18.35 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Youth Care Support Worker (Winnipeg)
🏢 Four Winds Youth Care
📍 Winnipeg