TRANSITION NAVIGATOR – CASUAL

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 The Transition Navigator is a front-line residential support role within a healing-focused transitional housing program. Transition Navigators play an important role in creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where participants can work toward stability, healing, independence, and positive change.

This is meaningful work for people who want to make a difference. You will build relationships, provide practical support, encourage participants in their goals, contribute to a safe and welcoming home environment, and be part of a team working to create better outcomes for individuals, families, and our community.

• Meaningful work where you can make a direct difference in people's lives
• The opportunity to build supportive relationships with participants and be part of their journey toward healing and independence
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to learn and develop skills in trauma-informed practice, Indigenous approaches to healing, restorative approaches, and community-based support
• Professional development and training relevant to the position
• The opportunity to contribute to a program focused on healing, rehabilitation, safety, and successful community integration
• The chance to be part of an organization committed to strengthening individuals, families, and our community

•  Follow the Transitional Housing and Healing Program mission, directives, CSC policies, and complete required professional development under supervisors and mentors.
• Handle shift routines: early arrival, handover briefings, logging in duty/communication books, checking email and medication files, and maintaining sign-in/out records with up-to-date participant locations and phone numbers.
• Conduct regular safety and environmental tasks, including a minimum of three wellness checks per shift, cleanliness inspections of participant spaces, general house duties, and weekend/holiday kitchen work with participants.
• Support participants with maintaining clean, orderly suites, following house rules, and progressing on individual case plans and reports.
• Observe, document, and report behaviour, risks, and any breaches, including curfew concerns, failure to return, or abnormal conditions, to Care Coordinators/Team Lead. This includes after-hours reporting to the National Monitoring Center and completing written reports before the end of the shift.
• Work collaboratively with the team to monitor daily activities, protect participant, staff, and community safety, and ensure appropriate entrance procedures and role-modelled hygiene and dress standards.

• High school diploma preferred, with consideration given to relevant life experience. Further education in counselling, community development, social services, or program development is an asset.
• Experience with CSC, other justice agencies, residential programs, or similar healing and rehabilitative settings is an asset.
• Strong abilities in individual counselling/support, written and oral communication, Microsoft Office, OMS, and HIFIS.
• Ability to exercise discretion, leadership, and assertiveness when supporting participants experiencing significant stress or challenging circumstances.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and interpersonal communication.
• Knowledge of Indigenous approaches to healing, particularly in relation to intergenerational trauma, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and related experiences.
• Understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and histories, as well as key frameworks such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action and UNDRIP, and legislation impacting Indigenous peoples.

•  Must hold and maintain a Manitoba Class 4 or 5 driver's licence.
• First Aid/CPR
• Mental Health First Aid
• NVCI
• Food Safe
• Enhanced Security Clearance
• Availability for days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
• Shift work, including overnight, evening, and weekend shifts, is required.

The John Howard Society of Brandon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, and others with diverse lived experiences.

If you wish, you may identify relevant lived experience, community connections, or other perspectives in your cover letter. We recognize that these experiences can bring valuable knowledge and strength to this work.

 Please email your resume and cover letter, referencing Posting TH2026-07, to careers@brandonjohnhoward.ca.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.