Competition No.: 2026-055
Position: Transitional Housing Coordinator
Classification: SP5 Pay Scale: $72,129.96 - $100,375.38
Conditions:   ·   Full Time, Permanent, (Unionized)
                         ·   Preference will be given to internal candidates
                         ·   An eligibility list may be established for future openings
Department: Post Majority Unit
Location:  Winnipeg and West St. Paul, MB
Closing Date:  October 30, 2026
How to apply: Email: [email protected] Fax: 204-594-0499


The Transitional Housing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that transitional homes operate in a collective, structured, and supportive manner, promoting a positive and healthy environment beneficial to the growth and independence of participants who have aged out of Agency care. Operating 24/7, Post Majority transitional homes provide temporary supportive housing, aiding Post Majority supported young adults in their journey towards achieving their self-identified goals while working towards securing permanent housing. The Transitional Housing Coordinator will oversee all program functions and collaborate with Agency Direct Service Workers as required.

 

·       Responsible for implementing policies and operational processes, participant engagement strategies, and ensuring safety of housing environment.

·       Develop and maintain a structured transitional program, guided by cultural values of program participants.

·       Provide timely intervention and supports in crisis situations including utilizing non-violent crisis intervention strategies.

·       Ensure participants are supported and have access to; substance use sobriety and recovery, life skills, recreational activities, community building, social engagement, permanent housing, financial, employment, education, mental health, and parenting skills.

·       Monitor individualized and self-identified goals and life plans with timely and ongoing wrap around supports for program participants.

·       Provide culturally appropriate services that are centered around the physical, emotional, cultural, recreational, mental health and spiritual well-being of the young adult; connect the young adults with their families, communities, traditions; utilize land-based activities.

·       Ensure transitional homes are clean, tidy, and organized with resident participation.

·       Assist with the development and administration of programming, outings, events, and young adult-led initiatives; plan, organize, and document service requests including transportation, communication, registration, cultural materials, and financial costs.

·       Create staffing schedules and ensure coverage for all properties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including on-call.

·       Supervise Transitional Unit staff and work in collaboration with other SECFS units; contribute to team effectiveness by participating in team building activities; provide support and assistance when required. 

·       Develop and implement processes to gather information, monitor, evaluate and track data using a variety of methods that allow for analysis, summarization, and reporting.

·       Ensure that reporting and tracking expectations, as required by Indigenous Services Canada for Post Majority Support Services, are met.

·       Ensure proper documentation is submitted for financial billing/invoicing in a timely manner.

·       Other duties as assigned.

·       Post-secondary degree/diploma in social services (an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered).

·       Minimum of two (2) years experience in a supervisory role within a social services agency.

·       Strong organizational and time management skills; detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy; ability to multi-task.

·       Knowledge of The Child and Family Services Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth, and families, The Adoption Act; and Indigenous child welfare practices.

·       Demonstrated understanding and appreciation of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs, values, norms, ceremonies, and teachings;

·       Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with First Nation communities i.e., leadership, children, families, colleagues, collaterals, as well as understand the Southeast communities.

·       Lived experience with addiction and recovery considered an asset.

·       Experience with providing supports and interventions for trauma/crisis, addictions, family violence, child abuse/neglect, grief, and loss issues.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook); proficiency with internet-related software. 

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills (ability to speak Ojibwe is an asset).

·       Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

·       Must be willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.

·       Satisfactory Criminal Record, Prior Contact; and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

·       Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and on-call.

 

 

Preference will be given to Southeast members and Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) candidates meeting the position requirements.
All Indigenous applicants are asked to self-declare within their cover letter. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.