Heart Helper (Team Lead)

by employerrep | May 15, 2026 Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. Published May 15, 2026 Location Winnipeg Category Social Services Job Type Full-time Department Honouring the Spirit of our Little Sisters Job Order Number 44851 Application Deadline 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 21st, 2026 Salary/Wage Dependent On Qualifications Position Type Permanent Description POSTING # 26-03-02 POSITION TYPE **PERMANENT, FULL-TIME(Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5pm)**Background: The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre is currently seeking an individual for the position of Team Lead. Honouring the Spirit of Our Little Sisters is a six-bed, Indigenous program for sexually exploited girls and transgender youth 13-17 years of age who require specialized care and a safe home environment to support their healing journey from sexual exploitation. The facility operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and offers a range of assessment and support services. All six beds run at a high rate of occupancy within short-term and long- term residency. The facility is a safe and nurturing environment where youth have the opportunity to experience a strong sense of caring, support and encouragement, while building capacity to achieve their dreams. Responsibilities:

• Participates in establishing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of program, policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains an awareness of and facilitates knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and practices of governments and external agencies that impact upon the program.
• Assists in hiring new employees.
• Provides direction and supervision of operational directive with staff.
• Assists individual staff in the assessment, review and the case management plan.
• Updates staff work performance, Identifies and arranges individual and program area training needs.
• Scheduling and other administrative tasks related to the role.
• Identifies and arranges individual and program area training needs.
• Approves expenditures relating to the area of responsibility.
• Maintains an accurate record of statistical and financial information.

Qualifications:

• BSW degree or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
• Ability to work under demanding conditions and must have the capacity for on-call.
• Passionate, committed and engaged in improving the lives of children/youth, their supports and families.
• Dedicated to providing trauma-informed interventions and de-escalation techniques, strength-based approach, harm reduction and Family Group conferencing.
• Independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Indigenous culture, history and tradition, with a commitment to incorporating Indigenous perspectives into service delivery with sexually exploited youth.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and best practices related to children/youth protection, and advocacy would be an asset, including standards, regulations and policies.
• Residential Care facility experience would be a definite asset.
• Strong motivational and leadership skills, including the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to promote, organize and facilitate groups and workshops would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively with collateral agencies.
• A team player/facilitator to encourage an environment that fosters effective results in teams.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Must provide current (within the last three months) Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to Prior Contact Check.

Please send a cover letter and a resume toemployerrep@abcentre.org. This job advertisement has been provided by an external employer/partner. Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is not responsible for the content's accuracy, authenticity, or reliability. Apply Online Apply Your name * Your e-mail address * Message Phone Number: Self Identify:

• Non-Aboriginal
• Status
• Non-Status
• Inuit
• Metis

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• Participates in establishing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of program, policies, standards and procedures.
• Maintains an awareness of and facilitates knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and practices of governments and external agencies that impact upon the program.
• Assists in hiring new employees.
• Provides direction and supervision of operational directive with staff.
• Assists individual staff in the assessment, review and the case management plan.
• Updates staff work performance, Identifies and arranges individual and program area training needs.
• Scheduling and other administrative tasks related to the role.
• Identifies and arranges individual and program area training needs.
• Approves expenditures relating to the area of responsibility.
• Maintains an accurate record of statistical and financial information.

Qualifications:

• BSW degree or acceptable equivalent and related experience.
• Ability to work under demanding conditions and must have the capacity for on-call.
• Passionate, committed and engaged in improving the lives of children/youth, their supports and families.
• Dedicated to providing trauma-informed interventions and de-escalation techniques, strength-based approach, harm reduction and Family Group conferencing.
• Independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Indigenous culture, history and tradition, with a commitment to incorporating Indigenous perspectives into service delivery with sexually exploited youth.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and best practices related to children/youth protection, and advocacy would be an asset, including standards, regulations and policies.
• Residential Care facility experience would be a definite asset.
• Strong motivational and leadership skills, including the ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to promote, organize and facilitate groups and workshops would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work effectively with collateral agencies.
• A team player/facilitator to encourage an environment that fosters effective results in teams.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Must provide current (within the last three months) Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to Prior Contact Check.

Please send a cover letter and a resume toemployerrep@abcentre.org. This job advertisement has been provided by an external employer/partner. Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is not responsible for the content's accuracy, authenticity, or reliability. Apply Online Apply Your name * Your e-mail address * Message Self Identify:

• Non-Aboriginal
• Status
• Non-Status
• Inuit
• Metis

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