Coach 1 or 2 - Acting Team Lead

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 center, 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 Opportunity

Summary
As a member of the Coach 1 or 2 Team, the Acting Team Leader assists the Program Manager in both the daily operation and development of the program. This position provides an opportunity for training as a Program Manager and is also intended to provide coverage for the Program Manager in their absence. The Team Leader ensures all responsibilities towards the youth are carried out within a trauma and resiliency-informed framework, promoting a culturally proficient approach when working with students and their families, ensuring client safety, choice and control are priorities of The Link, and providing behavioral management and academic support in the classroom as well as in the community; family support; recreational programming; and other community components of a 24-hour treatment plan based on The Link’s Therapeutic Model of Care, including establishing collaborative and trusting relationships.

Duties and responsibilities of the acting team Leader include but are not limited to:

As a Member of the Coach Team:

Participates in planning and implementing strength-based, goal-oriented plans for the students and families;

Implements the behavioral and family support components of the treatment plan;

Co-develops student-centered plans that consider all aspects of the students’ needs and communicates these throughout the COACH team;

Assists in the development, planning, and participation of out-of-school individual, and group activities;

Supervises all student and group activities, on and off-site;

Provides support to, and consults with families to identify interventions that are clearly related to the strengths and needs of the family;

Communicates regularly with the Program Manager, team members, and families;

Attends and participates in COACH team meetings and professional development opportunities.

Adheres to all The Link and Winnipeg School Division policies and procedures.

Completes daily behavior summary reports, documentation, data information and frequency checklists;

Other duties assigned in the Coach position.

As an Acting Team Leader:

Provides vacation and other time off coverage for the Program Manager;

Provides on-call coverage as required;

Represents the Program Manager at meetings or in the community as required;

Completes administrative duties, as assigned by the Program Manager. These duties may include but are not limited to:

Scheduling, coordinating, and training hourly Coaches.

Orienting new employees.

Performs financial and purchasing responsibilities, such as replenishing program supplies

Coordinating the distribution of information.

Participates in ongoing professional development to increase knowledge and skill level;

Supports the program to reflect The Link and Coach treatment philosophy, agency policies and procedures, and program protocols;

Represents the service, the program, and the organization in a professional manner.

Experience

A minimum of 2-4 years of experience in the youth care field working with trauma-affected families, youth, and with children with pervasive behavior disorders and emotional needs;

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Degree or Diploma in Human Services or related field or;

A combination of education and experience in social services (i.e. Social Work, Community Development, Inner City Studies, Child and Youth Care) may be considered;

Conditions of Employment

Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtain;

Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks, and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months;

Crisis De-escalation Training;

Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and overtime (as required);

Willingness to work in a school environment;

Experience working in a multi-agency (collaborative cross-agency) team is preferred;

A Valid driver’s license and use of a personal vehicle are requirements for this position.

Accommodations 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 an accommodation at any point in the process. All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.

Position status: Full-Time – Term 80 hours biweekly

Union: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled
Site: The Link: Youth and Family Supports
Work Location: 175 Mayfair Avenue
Salary Range: $ 40,000 - 45,000

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume; Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.

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. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information about our other employment and volunteer opportunities please visit https://thelinkmb.easyapply.co/