Salary:             Subject to Qualifications

Classification:  Full Time, 80 hours 

Hours:             80 Hours Bi-Weekly, may include some evenings, overnights, weekends

Reports To:     Director of Programs & Services

General Responsibility:     

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Youth Housing Facility and provide strategic direction. 
• Understand and be committed to culturally centered service delivery reflective of Indigenous values. 
• Ensure youth are welcomed and provided an introduction and orientation to all the organization’s programs and services. 
• Provide supervision for full-time, part-time, casual staff as well as student placements and volunteers. 
• Responsible for daily decisions regarding the operation of the Youth Housing Facility; delegates tasks to staff as required. 
• Review placements and progress of participating youth on a regular basis in collaboration with the Leadership staff. 
• Ensure appropriate documentation as required through ongoing review of daily logbook, MAR forms, incident reports, and youth case files; review and submit Incident Reports to both Licensing and to Executive Director 
• Respond to all critical incidents and provide direction and support to staff; be available as required during off hours. 
• Provides on-call services for emergency shift coverage as needed. 
• Ensure staff are engaging with youth who are staying within the Youth Housing Facility. 
• Fulfill reporting requirements and complete evaluation processes. 
• Promotes Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. programs and services through sharing opportunities. 
• In collaboration with or in support of Case Manager, advocate on behalf of community youth with other organizations serving Indigenous peoples, school systems, Child and Family Services agencies and other resources on an as needed basis. 
• Sharing vital communication from Leadership of Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. to staff. 
• Provides regular communication and written reports to Director of Programs and Services and Executive Director as required. 
• Maintains healthy and appropriate boundaries with youth either past or present. 
• Oversee the implementation of house routines for youth and staff.  
• Attend management meetings and participate in training as directed by the Executive Director.
• Support Case Manager to handle all case management for the youth; support Cultural workers in maintaining programming for residents.  
• Support Case Manager in fulfilling census requirements including all daily census reporting forms. 
• Follow program budgets and ensure accountability in program finances according to Finance Policy; ensure regular communication with the Finance Department to monitor budgets. 
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Personnel Policy and site-specific manual.  
• Performs other tasks consistent with this job description as per personnel policies and procedures that aligns with the support and growth of Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. 

Facility Maintenance 

• Establish and maintain a healthy, safe work environment. 
• Ensure a timely response to identified repairs/maintenance needs; respond to urgent issues as they arise, report as needed. 
• Ensure licensing standards are maintained at all times and oversee annual licensing process. 
• Ensure building meets health and safety requirements; ensure regular inspection and testing of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, alarm systems, etc. 
• Act as a liaison with DSI security system and respond to incoming calls. 
• Ensure day-to-day maintenance of vehicles is maintained; report any repairs required to Operations.  

Qualifications: 

• Post-secondary education in the social services field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a management or supervisory role is required with demonstrated experience with administrative, human resource, program facilitation and financial responsibilities
• A combination of appropriate employment history, volunteer work and life experiences will be considered
• Demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to establish relationships with young people
• Demonstrated ability to be creative/innovated in developing strategies to connect with and provide support to youth
• A strong knowledge of the developmental needs of youth and the issues relevant to them
• Ability to maintain a high level of independence and self-initiative
• Exceptional organizational skills with reliability and consistency in work performance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to resolve conflict in a healthy and mature manner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful relationships with youth, and community
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with an ability to respond effectively and positively in diverse situations
• Proficiency in computer use including Microsoft 365 applications (word, excel, forms, etc.)
• Current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check required
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check,  Prior contact check and Level C CPR/1st Aid prior to the commencement of employment. 

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment. 

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:

Attention: Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca

* As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

Salary:                    $21.93 per Hour         

Location:               472 Selkirk Ave

Classification:       Full Time, 10 month term.     

Hours of Work:     Sunday to Thursday  - 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Reports To:            Manager of Specialized Services             

General Responsibility:  

TheProgram Facilitator assists in the planning and implementation of youth programs and services across all sites. TheProgram Facilitator assumes allduties andresponsibilities in accordance with Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.’s (Ndinawe) philosophy,direction,and policystandards.  

Specific Accountability:

• Facilitating the skill development of youth through curriculum facilitation, role modeling, and actively engaging them in hands on learning.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with resources and serviceswhich support the goals of the program.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth based on trust,respect,and confidentiality.
• Provide supervision and support to youth attending the program promoting safety and respect among all participants.
• Respond to crisis/emergent situations as required.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of interactions with youth, and incident reports as required.
• Maintain program statistics, complete written reports, and evaluation processes as required.
• Work collaboratively with all the Ndinawe programming staff to ensure the needs of the youth are being met.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in staff development as directed by the Manager of Specialized Services.
• Maintain workspaces and participate in the general cleanup of the building on a daily basis.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Ndinawe Personnel Policy andsite-specificmanual.
• Perform other tasks consistent with this job description as per personnel policies and procedures that align with the support and growth of Ndinawe.

Qualifications:  

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Level C – CPR/1st Aid.
• Education in relevant humanities/social development field or a combination of education, employment experience, personal experience and/or volunteer work.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated reliability in time management.
• Ability to establish relationships with youth combined with the ability to been seen as a mentor.
• Experience working with Indigenous people and possess an understanding of Indigenous culture and spirituality.
• Proven capacity to effectively plan and implement programming.
• Positive, respectful and flexible in times of crisis and urgency.
• Ability to organize resources and establish priorities.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment. 

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment. 

 * As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to: 

Attention: Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Salary:   $52,020.80 Annually
Classification:  Full Time 
Days of Work:  All shifts
Hours of Work:  80 hours bi-weekly
Reports To:  Site Manager

General Responsibilities:

The Assistant Site Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. This Assistant Site Manager is responsible for participating in the oversight of program development, coordination, and daily operation. The Assistant Site Manager assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, direction, and policy standards. 

 Specific Accountability: 

• Provide key leadership on the implementation of organization policies, protocols, and standards ensuring that they are maintained amongst all staff and volunteers. 
• Build capacity of staff to engage youth in meaningful relationships, be responsive to their needs and respond to challenges in a fair and consistent manner. 
• Oversee program implementation and operation, ensuring program targets and reporting requirements are being met, and evaluations are completed as needed or requested. 
• Engage youth and workers in development of case plans that identify the needs, set goals, and determine priority actions in developing a strategy to support the youth in meeting these needs and achieve desired goals. 
• Assist the Manager in basic human resources tasks such as supervision and support of full time, part-time, and casual staff. 
• Assist with orientation and training of new programming staff and/or volunteers in procedures and practices. 
• Respond to crisis/emergent situations as required. 
• Participate in recruitment and hiring processes for programming staff vacancies in collaboration    with Manager and Human Resources. 
• Identify training needs of programming staff and volunteers in collaboration with Manager. 
• Provide ongoing maintenance of the main floor programming space and ensure a timely response to identified repairs and maintenance needs in collaboration with the Manager. 

Qualifications Required:  

• Post-secondary education in the social services field. 
• Two years’ experience in a management or supervisory role. 
• Demonstrated experience with administrative, human resources, program facilitation, and financial budgeting requirements. 
• Strong understanding of the historical challenges experienced by Indigenous communities and the multi-generational impacts resulting from those experiences. 
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures and values with the ability to incorporate into daily work. 
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma informed approaches in working with urban Indigenous youth. 
• Strong knowledge of the development needs of youth and the challenges relevant to them. 
• Extensive knowledge of the community resources and services available to youth. 
• Strong understanding of and capacity to respond to issues related to sexual exploitation, homelessness, addictions, suicide, youth gangs, etc. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of independence and self-initiative. 
• Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with reliability and consistency in work performance. 
• Strong motivational and leadership skills. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Exceptional organizational skills with reliability and consistency in work performance. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful relationships with youth and community. 
• Ability to work under stressful conditions with an ability to respond effectively and positively in diverse situations. 
• Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail. 
• Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check. 
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License. 

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment. 

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment. 

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:

Attention: Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca

* As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $60,000.00 Annually
Classification: Full Time, 80 hours bi-weekly
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | This position will also be part of an on-call rotation outside of these days/ hours
Program/ Location: 650 Burrows Avenue
Reports To: Director of Programs and Services

• Manage the day-to-day needs of program staff and program delivery.
• Serves as a principal liaison between students, instructors, Educational Assistant, Resource Coordinator, Knowledge Keeper, EIA case workers and/or external constituencies on a day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative issues.
• Facilitates workshops, meetings, and special projects.
• Monitors program revenues and expenses for cost effectiveness of program.
• Identifies potential issues and provides feedback on program progression.
• Responsible for statistical and narrative reporting within timeframes and deadlines of board of directors, partners, and funding bodies.
• Maintains a working relationship with program partners.
• Promotes access to employment opportunities and resources for participants.
• Promotes the program to new participants.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the issues and context of persons with lived experience, including risk factors and threats, support services and systems, programs, and culture.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Charts and tracks progress of participants.
• Adopts a systemic advocacy role for participants.
• Writes grants and/or proposals appropriate to the objects and funding nature of the program; may participate in other fundraising activities.
• Acts as representative of Ndinawe.
• Performs other duties consistent with job description and approved Ndinawe services, and personal policies and procedures.

• Education in relevant humanities/social development field with a focus on child and youth care.
• Employment history, volunteer work and life experience appropriate for project development, training development and written communication.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of communication principles, media, and marketing techniques.
• Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.
• Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events.
• Record maintenance skills.
• Ability to interact with students and staff in a team environment.
• Awareness of community resources and contacts.
• Current Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check required.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.  

 * As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to: 

Attention: Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal and External Posting 

2026-05 

Position:  
Youth Care/Support Worker 
Salary: 
$20.40 per hour + $1.00 per hour shift premium for all overnight hours (12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.) 
Days of Work:
Varies depending on position  
Hours of Work: 
Days - 7:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evenings - 3:45 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Overnights - 11:45 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Reports To:
Site Manager
Closing Date:
Open until filled

Specific Accountabilities: 

• Provide supervision and ensure a safe environment for youth.  
• Act as a positive role model and provide mentorship to support youth in the development of independent living skills.  
• Provide resource information, complete referrals, and act as an advocate for youth upon request.  
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and clean environment for all youth participants.  
• Maintain clean working environment and space.   
• Ensure appropriate documentation as required. This includes logbook entries, MAR forms, incident 
• reports, and all other documentation as required. 

Qualifications Required:   

• A combination of appropriate education and employment history; post-secondary in the Child and Youth Care field is preferred.  
• Experience working in an Indigenous community setting with knowledge of cultural-based services.  
• Demonstrated understanding of a trauma informed approach in working with urban Indigenous youth with particular emphasis on youth with chronic involvement with the child welfare system, at risk for or experiencing homelessness and at risk for and or experiencing exploitation.  
• Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.  
• Effective assessment, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills.  
• Community work experience with youth to improve wellness, coping skills, and empowerment in the following areas: poverty, housing, legal, social assistance, education, family violence, substance use, crisis intervention, mental health, colonization.  
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently without prompting.  
• Proven ability to work in a changing work environment.  
• Understanding and capacity to work within a harm reduction and trauma informed framework.  
• Proficiency in computer use including Microsoft 365 applications (word, excel, forms, etc.). 
• Current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check required.  
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification. 
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License  

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, 
prior contact check and Level C CPR/1st Aid prior to the commencement of employment.  

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your 
start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment. 

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to: 

Attention: Human Resources 

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc. 

650 Burrows Avenue 

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8 

Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca 

* As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.   

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted. 

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal and External Posting

Position:          Cultural Support Worker – Evenings
Salary:                  $22.00 per hour
Classification:  Full Time
Days of Work:  Sunday to Thursday
Hours of Work:  3:45 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. 
Reports To:         Ogiima (Traditional Leader)
Closing Date: Open until filled

 General Responsibilities:

The Cultural Support Worker is responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of Culture for the organization and engaging youth within the Youth Housing Facility. The Cultural Support Worker assumes all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, direction, and policy standards. 

Specific Accountabilities:

• Support the planning and facilitation of a variety of daily cultural activities.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth accessing Ndinawe Youth Housing Facility emphasizing trust, respect, and active engagement.
• Supervise youth promoting safety and respect among all participants; responding to crisis/emergent situations as required.
• Respond to sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect.
• Work collaboratively with Ndinawe’s Cultural Team including other Cultural Support Workers, Ogiima, and Elders.

Qualifications Required: 

• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and protocols is required; Local knowledge is an asset.
• Have established positive relationships with the Indigenous community of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and agencies. 
• Extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples of Manitoba
• A working knowledge of an Indigenous language is desirable.
• Must have the ability to develop rapport with youth and be seen as a source of guidance in ways that will encourage and support youth by maximizing promotion of learning about cultural ways.
• Knowledge of agencies, programs, and supports within the Indigenous community providing services to Indigenous youth.
• Proven success working within a team of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members.
• Comfortable with public speaking. 
• Be a good role model and mentor.
• Be actively involved in their community.
• Be a good listener, a good communicator, and empathetic.
• Be committed to working collaboratively with youth, employees, and community.
• Other qualities considered to be an asset: trusting, approachable, kind, accepting, calming, sense of humor. 
• Computer skills considered an asset.
• Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment. 

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment. 

Applicants are required to send a current resume with a cover letter clearly outlining your qualifications to:

Attention: Human Resources

Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.

650 Burrows Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R2W 2A8

Email: recruitment@ndinawe.ca

* As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal and External Posting

Position:  Youth Care/Support Worker – Overnight
# of Positions Available: 8 Positions
Salary:  $20.40 per hour + $1.00 per hour shift premium for all overnight hours worked
Classification:  Full Time, 32 - 40 hours per week
Days of Work:  Days of work vary depending on position and will include weekends
Hours of Work:  11:45 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Reports To:  Site Manager
Closing Date:  Open until filled

Specific Accountabilities:

• Provide supervision and ensure a safe environment for youth. 
• Act as a positive role model and provide mentorship to support youth in the development of independent living skills. 
• Provide resource information, complete referrals, and act as an advocate for youth upon request. 
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and clean environment for all youth participants. 
• Maintain clean working environment and space.  
• Ensure appropriate documentation as required. This includes logbook entries, MAR forms, incident reports, and all other documentation as required. 

Qualifications Required:  

• A combination of appropriate education and employment history; post-secondary in the Child and Youth Care field is preferred. 
• Experience working in an Indigenous community setting with knowledge of cultural-based services. 
• Demonstrated understanding of a trauma informed approach in working with urban Indigenous youth with particular emphasis on youth with chronic involvement with the child welfare system, at risk for or experiencing homelessness and at risk for and or experiencing exploitation. 
• Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism. 
• Effective assessment, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills. 
• Community work experience with youth to improve wellness, coping skills, and empowerment in the following areas: poverty, housing, legal, social assistance, education, family violence, substance use, crisis intervention, mental health, colonization. 
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently without prompting. 
• Proven ability to work in a changing work environment. 
• Understanding and capacity to work within a harm reduction and trauma informed framework. 
• Proficiency in computer use including Microsoft 365 applications (word, excel, forms, etc.).
• Current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check required. 
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License 

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment. 

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment. 

* As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Internal and External Posting

Position:                    Systems Navigator

Salary:                        $22.08 per Hour         

Location:                   472 Selkirk Ave

Program:                   Wazoson Zagiiwaywin, Nest of Love & Care

Classification:           Full Time, permanent  

Hours of Work:         80 hours bi-weekly, may include some evenings/weekends

Reports To:                Manager of Specialized Services             

Closing Date:            Open until filled

General Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with youth serving resources and services to build a network of support for youth in collaboration with the Manager of Specialized Services. 
• Assist and support youth to navigate systems across sectors and provide advocacy; systems can include EIA, Justice, Health, Child and Family Services, and any other systems identified by youth and/or the Manager of Specialized Services. 
• Assist youth to learn about community resources and develop the necessary skills to access them in meeting their needs.
• Provide resource information, complete referrals, and act as an advocate for youth to access supports and resources.
• Facilitate the skill development of youth by identifying appropriate resources and supports.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with youth based on trust, respect, and confidentiality.
• Provide supervision and support to youth accessing the youth drop in space, ensuring basic needs are being met; this includes access to showers, personal hygiene supplies, laundry facilities and snacks.
• Research and network with youth community resources and supports. 
• Develop and maintain case plans that are centered around the goals identified by individual youth. 
• Respond to crisis/emergent situations as required, promoting safety and respect amongst all participants.
• Ensure youth have access to harm reduction supplies and education when needed; provide the Manager of Specialized Services with a list of needed supplies when inventory is diminishing. 
• Ensure appropriate documentation of interactions with youth, logbook documentation and incident reports as required.
• Maintain program statistics, complete written reports, and assist in evaluation processes as required.
• Work collaboratively with all Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad programming and sites to ensure the needs of the youth are being met. 
• Act as primary contact for outside/external stake holders and third-party systems related to services and supports.
• Assess needs of youth individually; attend appointments with youth when support is needed. 
• Attend staff meetings and participate in staff development as directed by the Manager of Specialized Services.
• Maintain workspaces and participate in the general cleanup of the building daily.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Ndinawe Personnel Policy and site-specific manual.
• Perform other tasks consistent with this job description as per personnel policies and procedures that aligns with the support and growth of Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad Inc.  

 Qualifications Required:

• Post-Secondary degree in the Human Services field (Social Work, Child and Youth Care).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Indigenous youth.
• Demonstrated understanding of a trauma informed approach in working with urban Indigenous youth with particular emphasis on youth with chronic involvement with the child welfare system, at risk for or experiencing homelessness and at risk for and or experiencing exploitation.
• Demonstrated case management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and services available to youth.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act.
• Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.
• Effective assessment, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently without prompting.
• Proven ability to work in a changing work environment.
• Current training in conflict resolution, de-escalation and risk assessment preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbally.
• Proficiency in computer use including Microsoft 365 applications (word, excel, forms, etc.).
• Current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check required.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, and Prior contact check prior to the commencement of employment. 

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment. 

* As an Indigenous organization preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as being First Nations, Métis, or Inuit. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter.  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected to an interview will be contacted.

• Provide supervision and ensure a safe environment for youth.
• Act as a positive role model and provide mentorship to support youth in the development of independent living skills.
• Provide resource information, complete referrals, and act as an advocate for youth upon request. 
• Ensure a safe, healthy, and clean environment for all youth participants. 
• Maintain clean working environment and space.   
• Ensure appropriate documentation as required. This includes logbook entries, MAR forms, incident reports, and all other documentation as required. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• A combination of appropriate education and employment history; post-secondary in the Child and Youth Care field is preferred.
• Experience working in an Indigenous community setting with knowledge of cultural-based services. 
• Demonstrated understanding of a trauma informed approach in working with urban Indigenous youth with particular emphasis on youth with chronic involvement with the child welfare system, at risk for or experiencing homelessness and at risk for and or experiencing exploitation. 
• Capacity to manage sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism. 
• Effective assessment, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills. 
• Community work experience with youth to improve wellness, coping skills, and empowerment in the following areas: poverty, housing, legal, social assistance, education, family violence, substance use, crisis intervention, mental health, colonization. 
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently without prompting. 
• Proven ability to work in a changing work environment. 
• Understanding and capacity to work within a harm reduction and trauma informed framework.  
• Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Excel, Internet, E-mail. 
• Subject to Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.  
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License. 
• Valid Level C CPR/1st Aid - this is required prior to starting employment.

Ndinawe requires a satisfactory criminal record check (including vulnerable sector search), child abuse registry check, prior contact check and Level C CPR/1st Aid prior to the commencement of employment.  

Ndinawe will accept existing criminal record checks and child abuse registry checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Should you be the successful candidate these documents are a condition of employment.