Date Posted: July 6, 2026
Position: Youth Care Worker - Two Months Term Awake Overnight Full-time
Location: White Butterfly Healing Lodge,
1205 St. Matthews Ave. Winnipeg MB
Closing Date: July 13th, 2026 @4:30 pm
Wage Scale: $19.80 per hour
Neecheewam Inc. has a Youth Care Worker -Term Awake Overnight Full-time position available at White Butterfly Healing Lodge . The applicant must be available for all shifts. The White Butterfly Healing Lodge is a four-bed lodge for Indigenous young women ages 12-17 years old. We offer long term placement and programming. This home is also specific to youth who have demonstrated behaviours that indicate a need for additional structure, supervision, and support.
Neecheewam is a professionally staffed community-based organization designed to meet the unique and individual needs of Indigenous youth requiring safe care. Treatment and healing from an Indigenous perspective will be realized through The Seven Sacred Teachings, which honour the universal values shared by all First Nations.
MISSON: Our mission is to provide healing lodges where the seven sacred teachings (love, respect, courage, humility, wisdom, honesty, and truth) are the path to wholeness.
VISION: The strength of our communities is restored through the wellbeing of our children.
Our vision will be accompanied by:
a) Working in harmony with community -based programming and support services including public schools, youth justice, and mental health.
b) Recognizing, honouring, and promoting our children’s and youth’s Indigenous heritage and identity, in both traditional and contemporary ways of life.
c) Encouraging and supporting the children and youth we work with in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and confidence to transition into responsible, productive adults.
Responsibilities/ Duties:
Ø Aware of the whereabouts of all residents always, as per program dictates and policies.
Ø Assist with wake-up and bed-time routines.
Ø Manage and direct all daily program activities.
Ø Transport residents to appointments (medical & other) and any activities as required.
Ø Direction and participation in daily chores.
Ø Assist the residents in planning recreational activities.
Ø Active involvement with residents in activities within the facility and in the community.
Ø Encourage and assist with individual resident interest in lessons in sports, music, or other endeavors.
Ø Assist in planning for meals and grocery shopping.
Ø Meal preparation-cooking and baking.
Ø Teaching the residents about nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Ø Participate at staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
Ø Review all provincial program and licensing standards and assist with their implementation in the program.
Ø Provide input into all documentation, record keeping and report writing as required.
Ø Involvement in learning opportunities and development of an attitude that promotes a relevance for learning in young people.
Ø Develop an attitude that promotes positive teamwork and exhibits a high degree of positive role-modeling for young people.
Key Qualifications Required:
Child & Youth Care Diploma preferred. Experience working with children, at-risk and sexually exploited youth. Education of youth with addiction, substance abuse and trauma.
Knowledge and appreciation of the Indigenous Culture, Traditions and Seven Sacred Teachings. Strong knowledge of the issues affecting our children, families, and communities.
Knowledge of the impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma.
Have demonstrated leadership qualities and must be able to work independently and as a valued team member and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate in a professional capacity when addressing issues with all CFS Agencies or any other related external organizations.
Organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills are necessary and possess a high level of advocacy skills.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be confident in decision making.
Valid Winnipeg Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check are required to be completed 3 months from the current date.
Valid First Aid/CPR level C required.
Valid Driver’s License is required.
Must be a resident/citizen of Canada or eligibility to work in Canada.
Neecheewam welcomes applications from all women, visible minorities, indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self- identify at the time of application if you choose to. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations through all aspects of the selection and recruitment process. Please contact the HR team to make those arrangements ahead of time.
Submit a cover letter clearly stating which position you are applying for and a resume describin your experience and qualifications via email: [email protected] . We thank all who apply, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $19.80 per hour
Work Location: In person
