QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·        University education in Social services or equivalent experience in related roles is an asset.

·        A Bachelors’ Degree in a related field and/or previous experience in related social service roles, demonstrated understanding of FASD/neural-behavioral, intellectual disabilities and issues.

·        Optimally, three years’ experience in a related role, supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy and developing practical supportive and effective working relationships.

·        Optimally, 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role.

·        Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Drivers’ abstract and license.

·        Certification of First Aid Level 1 – Emergency.

·        The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.

·        Demonstrated language, writing, comprehension skills.

·        Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.

·        A safe and reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle.

·        Crisis management skills.

Knowledge of the following areas is required:

·   FASD

·   Community Living

·   Disability Services

·   Residential Care & Licensing

·   Justice

·   EIA & CFS

·   Addictions 

This position works collaboratively with other members of the Residential Care Team including  Residential Support Mentors, other House Leads, Clinical Case Managers, Residential Case Workers, Residential Assistant Coordinators, the Residential Coordinator and Program Manager. In addition to the Residential Care Team, the House Lead is also responsible to ensure positive interactions with collaterals associated with the participants being supported.

This role requires an individual that is able to support the program and team with:

·       High work standards: work ethic, task completion, consistency, follow up, accuracy/attention to detail, time management.

·       Personal management skills: accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility, creativity, initiative, working in teams or independently, problem solving.

·       Personal development skills: ability, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedback and seeks collaborative opportunities.

·       Professional Skills: interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries.

·       Mentoring Skills: coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behaviour.

 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: RESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR & CLINICAL CASE MANAGER

·       Experience working with individuals with suicidal ideations, dual mental health diagnoses and self-harming behaviors.

·       Optimally, three years of experience in a related role and supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy and developing practical, supportive, and effective working relationships.

·       Previous, residential experience and understanding of Manitoba Licensing Legislation, Regulations, and Standards, as well as, planning, organizational and administrative skills.

·       Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and License.

·       Certification of First Aid Level 1 – Emergency.

·       The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.

·       Demonstrated language, writing, and comprehension skills.

·       Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.

·       A safe and reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on the vehicle.

The Case Worker is responsible for providing services to the program participants through the following activities: providing direct support to individuals, contributing to the service planning process, completing follow up, and tracking implementation related to the service plan, which includes communication with both the Clinical Case Manager and Support Mentors, contributing to the clear understanding of goals and clarification of questions and concerns related to programming.

As a part of a team Case Workers provide respectful, holistic, supportive assistance to individuals within the program model and agency values, taking positive, strength-based, conflict prevention approach. In cooperation with the Clinical Case Manager, the service team, and others to achieve the above responsibility, the Case Worker provides back up coverage for other staff (e.g. Assistant Coordinators). Other duties included are: maintaining a positive focused relationship with the participant, supporting residential placements (residential programs), identifying programming needs to the Program Coordinator, and providing leadership and guidance to resources internally or externally.

With Clinical Case Managers, Case Workers may prepare, maintain and provide required internal reports, files, and records, submitting such reports as required, which may include overseeing individual participants’ record keeping. The Case Worker also works cooperatively and collaboratively, and liaises effectively with other programs, staff, external agencies, community groups, and businesses.

This role requires an individual that is able to support the program and team with:

·   High work Standards: work ethic, task completion, consistency, follow up, accuracy/attention to detail, time management

·   Personal Management Skills: accountability, self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility, creativity, initiative, working in teams or independently, problem solving

·   Personal Development Skills: ability, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedback and seeks collaborative opportunities

·   Professional Skills: interpersonal and communication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establish effective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries

·   Mentoring Skills: coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behaviour

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:   Program Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·        Two years of experience supporting people in the community, in an outreach capacity.

·        Experience supporting people to maintain community housing.

·        Experience supporting youth, youth wellness, and cultural programming

·        Knowledge of Winnipeg community resources and referral processes, including social housing programs, supporting youth, and youth wellness and cultural programming an asset.

·        FASD support role experience

·        Previous experience working closely with individuals with criminal history (Sexual Offences) and who are highly volatile.

·        University education in social services or equivalent experience in related roles is an asset.

·        A Bachelors’ Degree in a related field and/or previous experience in related social service roles, demonstrated understanding of FASD/neural-behavioural, intellectual disabilities and issues.

·        Optimally, three years experience in a related role and supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy and developing practical, supportive and effective working relationships

·        Experience in an outreach setting.

·        Experience with administration skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.

·        Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and license.

·        Certification of First Aid Level 1 – Emergency.

·        The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.

·        Demonstrated language, writing, comprehension skills.

·        Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.

·        A safe and reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle.

Knowledge of the following areas is required:

·       FASD

·       Community Living

·       Disability Services

·       Justice

·       EIA and CFS

·       Addictions

·        Determinants of Health

·        Harm Reduction

About Life’s Journey Inc: 

Formed in 2005, Life’s Journey Inc. (formally known as FASD Life’s Journey Inc.) is a non-profit Social Services Agency that provides support to individuals who are impacted by neuro-developmental disorders, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Life’s Journey strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:    RESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR & CLINICAL CASE MANAGER 

As a Residential Support Mentor, you will provide direct support to those individuals within our Residential Program. 

As a Residential Support Mentor, you will:

·        Understand and familiarize with participant’s care plans

·        Administer Participant medications & PRNS as required

·        Assist the participants during times of crisis;

·        Complete daily general duties assigned to each shift in the residence; including but not limited to: meal planning and preparation (cooking), maintenance of home and premises (cleaning),

·        Maintain a close working relationship with the Clinical team to ensure participant’s needs are being met

As a Successful Candidate you will possess the following Qualifications and Experience:

·        Previous experience working with individuals living with severe Mental Health

·        Previously experience working with individuals who engage in substance use

·        At least two years’ experience in a related role

·        High School Diploma or GED required

·        An understanding of Manitoba Licensing Legislation and Regulations

·        Ability to present a Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and 5F Driver’s License.

·        Hold a valid First Aid CPR Certificate

·        The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.

·        An understanding or previous experience with Harm Reduction techniques

·        Strong communication skills: Written and Verbal (English)

·        Ability to build strong, positive and professional relationships with others

·        Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.

·        A safe and reliable vehicle with proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle (at least $2 Million, Third Party Liability)

We thank all those who apply, but only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Formed in 2005, Life’s Journey Inc. (formally known as FASD Life’s Journey Inc.) is a non-profit Social Services Agency that provides support to individuals who are impacted by neuro-developmental disorders, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Life’s Journey strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.

 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:    RESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR & CLINICAL CASE MANAGER 

As a Residential Support Mentor, you will provide direct support to those individuals within our Residential Program. 

As a Residential Support Mentor, you will:

·        Understand and familiarize with participant’s care plans

·        Administer Participant medications & PRNS as required

·        Assist the participants during times of crisis;

·        Complete daily general duties assigned to each shift in the residence; including but not limited to: meal planning and preparation (cooking), maintenance of home and premises (cleaning),

·        Maintain a close working relationship with the Clinical team to ensure participant’s needs are being met

As a Successful Candidate you will possess the following Qualifications and Experience:

·        Previous experience working with individuals living with severe Mental Health

·        Previously experience working with individuals who engage in substance use

·        At least two years’ experience in a related role

·        High School Diploma or GED required

·        An understanding of Manitoba Licensing Legislation and Regulations

·        Ability to present a Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and 5F Driver’s License.

·        Hold a valid First Aid CPR Certificate

·        The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.

·        An understanding or previous experience with Harm Reduction techniques

·        Strong communication skills: Written and Verbal (English)

·        Ability to build strong, positive and professional relationships with others

·        Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.

·        A safe and reliable vehicle with proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle (at least $2 Million, Third Party Liability)

We thank all those who apply, but only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

Formed in 2005, Life’s Journey Inc. (formally known as FASD Life’s Journey Inc.) is a non-profit Social Services Agency that provides support to individuals who are impacted by neuro-developmental disorders, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. Life’s Journey strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of the community that we serve.

  REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:    RESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR & CLINICAL CASE MANAGER 

As a Residential Support Mentor, you will provide direct support to those individuals within our Residential Program. 

As a Residential Support Mentor, you will:

·        Understand and familiarize with participant’s care plans

·        Administer Participant medications & PRNS as required

·        Assist the participants during times of crisis;

·        Complete daily general duties assigned to each shift in the residence; including but not limited to: meal planning and preparation (cooking), maintenance of home and premises (cleaning),

·        Maintain a close working relationship with the Clinical team to ensure participant’s needs are being met

As a Successful Candidate you will possess the following Qualifications and Experience:

·        Previous experience working with individuals living with severe Mental Health

·        Previously experience working with individuals who engage in substance use

·        At least two years’ experience in a related role

·        High School Diploma or GED required

·        An understanding of Manitoba Licensing Legislation and Regulations

·        Ability to present a Satisfactory Child and Adult Abuse Registry check, satisfactory Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector search) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and 5F Driver’s License.

·        Hold a valid First Aid CPR Certificate

·        The ability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.

·        An understanding or previous experience with Harm Reduction techniques

·        Strong communication skills: Written and Verbal (English)

·        Ability to build strong, positive and professional relationships with others

·        Demonstrate cultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training for development.

·        A safe and reliable vehicle with proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle (at least $2 Million, Third Party Liability)

We thank all those who apply, but only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.