Youth Unit Lead - Youth Program Coordinator - EUTC - Competition 2026-076
Leads and coordinates youth programming and daily operations at the Eagle Urban Transitional Centre, overseeing staff, minor case planning, and community partner collaboration.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- College or university program in social work, child and youth care, psychology or related discipline
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work evenings or weekends
- Excellent organizational and planning skills
- Ability to work cooperatively with First Nation stakeholders
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
Nice to have
- Previous work experience in a social service environment
Full description
Youth Unit Lead - Youth Program Coordinator - Competition 2026-076
URN - EUTC
Full-Time Term
(1) Position Available
Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Eagle Urban Transitional Center Management, the Youth Unit Lead - Youth Program Coordinator provides leadership and oversight of the Youth Unit within the Eagle Urban Transition Centre (EUTC), including the Eagle’s Nest Project. The Youth Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Youth Unit operations, overseeing youth-focused programming, and supporting minor case planning and case management.
This role leads and supports programming that promotes the social, emotional, educational, and employment readiness development of youth. The Youth Program Coordinator – Youth Unit Lead works collaboratively with the Youth Unit staff, including the Eagle’s Nest staff, volunteers, and community partners, to ensure coordinated programming, aligned schedules, and meaningful activities that support positive outcomes for youth.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Youth Unit, including the Eagle’s Nest Project.
- Act as Team Lead by supporting, mentoring, and guiding the Youth Unit and Eagle’s Nest staff.
- Oversee youth programming across the unit, ensuring activities are aligned with program objectives, culturally responsive, and youth centered.
- Work collaboratively with Eagle’s Nest staff to plan, coordinate, and implement programming, schedules, and activities.
- Coordinate staff schedules, shift coverage, and program calendars to ensure consistent supervision and effective service delivery across all youth programs.
- Assist clients in identifying options and developing plans of action while providing ongoing guidance, support, and follow-up.
- Participate in minor case planning and case management, including goal setting, progress tracking, documentation, and coordination with internal and external supports.
- Support Eagle’s Nest participants in developing educational and employment readiness skills, including life skills, confidence building, and goal planning.
- Supervise youth activities and assist with pre-release and release planning.
- Participate in client intake, selection, and admission to appropriate programs.
- Implement life skills workshops, substance abuse treatment programs, behavior management programs, youth services programs, and other community-based
initiatives under the supervision of social services or health care professionals