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Post Majority Support Services (PMSS) Housing Manager (2025-042)

Employer: Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
Posted: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Job Location: Thompson, Manitoba
Job Type: One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
Professional Employment Opportunity

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
Unit: Quality Assurance Department
LOCATION: Thompson, Manitoba

Position:

Position: Post Majority Support Services (PMSS) Housing Manager
One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Summary of Position:

As a member of the Quality Assurance Team and reporting to the Transitional Planning – Post Majority Support Services Coordinator North, the PMSS Housing Manager [PMSS-HM] is responsible for the overall supervision and management of the agency’s Princeton Towers Project. The PMSS-HM will ensure that the safety and needs of young persons living in the Princeton Towers are met in a culturally appropriate manner. The PMSS-HM is responsible for the scheduling of staff and ensures that necessary support workers and mentors are recruited and in place to meet the applications of the residents. The PMSS-HM will also be responsible for programming and facilitating to residents of the Princeton Towers project and other participants in the PMSS Program. The PMSS-HM may be required to work evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide formal supervision and direction to assigned support staff
  • Be responsible for programming and facilitating to the residents and other participants in the PMSS Program
  • Ability to maintain and track operational matters related to expenditures and budgets
  • Ensure the application contracts, policy and procedures are met by the residents
  • Community effectively (written, verbal) with internal and external collaterals
  • Submit reports and activities as requested
  • Attend Meetings and training as directed

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years working knowledge of Child & Family Services Standards and Regulations
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • CPR/First Aid Certifications preferred
  • Child Welfare Supervisory and Training experience
  • Experience working with youth and young adults
  • Experience supervising staff but not limited to scheduling, managing performance and providing direction
  • Knowledge of or work experience in northern Manitoba communities preferred
  • Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous culture
  • Ability to speak the Cree and/or Dene language is considered an asset

Working Conditions:

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information
  • Background checks must meet Agency minimal acceptable standards
  • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Salary:

Awasis Agency endeavors to be an employer of choice, and offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and an excellent employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled (OUF)

How to Apply:

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2025-042 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to:

Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
Competition #2025-042
315 McGee Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7
Fax: (204) 790-4455
Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

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