Para-Therapeutic Waitlist Support Staff

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Para-Therapeutic Waitlist Support Staff

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg – Part-Time Contract (2 positions available, 15 hrs/week) Hourly Range: $20-25 (based on experience and skill) | 1 year term (possibility of extension) Location: Winnipeg, MB | In-person

Who Are We

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Winnipeg has been providing life-changing mentoring programming for 55 years. We provide programs and services to roughly 650-700 youth per year. Through connection and support, we aim to provide youth in Winnipeg with a safe and healthy mentor to provide them the opportunity to explore their full potential while building a positive network of support.

The Role

Established in 2017, our Activity Centre has created a space where youth feel safe, seen, and supported. But barriers like transportation and caregiver availability often prevent families—especially those who need us most—from accessing mentorship. This new role helps close that gap.

By joining our Para-Therapeutic Waitlist Support Staff team, you’ll ensure more youth receive quality time at the Centre, engage in meaningful activities, and begin learning healthy relationship skills, even before they're formally matched.

This is a new position that will be the basis of a new model of service delivery that will enhance the youth waitlist while youth wait for longer-term volunteer mentors. This position is designed for therapeutic-minded professionals who want to support unmatched youth on our waitlist. You’ll use a playful, action-based approach rooted in counselling and social work practices to help young people build trust, process challenges, and thrive.

Sessions will be low-ratio (1:1 or 1:2) and focused on emotional regulation, creativity, social connection, and snack-supported fun. You’ll collaborate closely with staff to help determine the best mentor fit for each youth based on observations and interactions.

We embrace inclusion and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage waitlist youth at the Activity Centre in weekly para-therapeutic sessions
• Facilitate one-on-one and small group activities (games, art, journaling, etc.)
• Meet with 2-3 youth a week as scheduling allows; sessions will be after school hours (Evenings/Weekends)
• Use trauma-informed and anti-oppression approaches in interactions
• Observe and document strengths, needs, and emerging themes to inform future matches
• Provide healthy snacks and support physical/emotional safety
• Work closely with program team to share insights and maintain accurate records
• Build rapport with families and youth to understand their contexts, goals, motivations and barriers

Mandatory Requirements

• Completion (or final year) of a diploma or degree in counselling, social work, psychology, or related field; focus in play therapy or therapeutic modalities would be a strength
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Criminal Record + Vulnerable Sector Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Smartphone capable of supporting work applications
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Drivers License

Essential Qualifications

• Experience engaging youth in therapeutic, relational conversations
• Ability to adapt to changing emotional and physical needs of participants
• Minimum 2 years in youth work, social work, or therapeutic support
• Comfortable facilitating activities in a playful yet goal-oriented manner
• Knowledge of mental health supports and behavioural interventions
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and youth development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Certificate or training in play therapy, expressive arts, or trauma-informed care
• Experience working with underserved families and navigating systemic barriers
• High observational and documentation skills
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, a high level of attunement to youth required, warm demeanor

Schedule & Work Style

Shifts are flexible and scheduled around youth and family availability, primarily evenings and weekends. All work occurs in person with youth.

Application Details

• Deadline: August 15, 2025
• Start Date: TBD; September, 2025
• To Apply: Send your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest to kirsten.dent@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
• Learn More: www.bigwinnipeg.com

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Manitoba driver's license, and your own vehicle?

Experience:

• youth care: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-15