?? WE?RE HIRING ? YOUTH SUPPORT WORKER(S)
Brandon Friendship Centre ? Youth Safe Lodge
The Youth Safe Lodge provides a safe, welcoming environment for youth ages 16?26, including drop-in services, overnight shelter, transitional housing, and connections to community supports.
We are seeking compassionate, respectful, and dependable Youth Support Worker(s) to join our team.
?? What You?ll Do
? Welcome youth into a safe, culturally respectful space
? Build trusting relationships through consistency and respect
? Support daily needs, goals, wellness, and independence
? Assist during conflict, crisis, and challenging situations
? Connect youth with housing, health, cultural, educational, and community resources
? Encourage healthy choices, self-determination, and personal growth
? Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming Lodge environment
? Complete documentation and shift reports
? Participate in programming, cultural activities, and community events
? Work collaboratively with staff, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, families, and community partners
? Use trauma-informed, harm-reduction, and strengths-based approaches
?? What We?re Looking For
We?re looking for someone who is:
? Compassionate, patient, respectful, and non-judgmental
? Comfortable supporting youth experiencing homelessness, trauma, addictions, mental health challenges, or other complex circumstances
? A strong communicator and dependable team member
? Able to maintain professional boundaries and remain calm during challenging situations
? Reliable, flexible, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team
? Committed to Indigenous cultural safety, inclusion, and respect
Experience, education, lived experience, and cultural knowledge related to youth or social services will be considered. Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and community resources is an asset. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
?? Why Work With Us?
Every shift is different. You may help a youth access housing, share a meal, support someone through a difficult moment, or simply listen.
Our work is rooted in relationship, trust, healing, and belonging. Your presence and compassion can make a lasting difference.
?? Location: Brandon, Manitoba
?? Position: Youth Support Worker(s)
?? Schedule: Evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts
?? Employment: Full-time, part-time, and casual positions available
To apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to safelodgecoordinator@brandonfc.ca
Brandon Friendship Centre is committed to an inclusive, culturally safe, and respectful workplace.
Come join the team at the Den! ????
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