Date Posted: May 19, 2026
Position: Program Manager
Location: Blue Turtle Healing Lodge
Closing Date: May 28, 2026 or until filled
Wage Scale: $28.94- $33.51(based on qualifications)
Neecheewam Inc. has a Permanent Full-Time Position for Program Manager available at the Blue Turtle Healing Lodge. The Program Manager is responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, and evaluation of the Blue Turtle Healing Lodge program in accordance with and set out by the organization. The Blue Turtle Healing Lodge is a three-bed home for all nations 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 high need for additional structure, supervision, and support.
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.
Key Qualifications Required:
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of managerial experience combined with relevant post-secondary education. Experience working with children, at-risk and sexually exploited youth. Education of youth with addiction, substance abuse and trauma.
- Current standard First Aid & Level C CPR required.
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license, and driver's abstract are required.
- Current Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Checks completed within a 3 month period from present date is required.
- Access to a reliable vehicle is required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma and issues affecting our children, families, and communities.
- Knowledge of sexual exploited youth
- Knowledge and appreciation of the indigenous culture, traditions and Seven Sacred teachings.
- Proficient with administrative tasks
- Skilled with team leadership and youth advocacy
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and organization skills
- Working knowledge of the multi-disciplinary systems of residential care child and youth resources, child welfare and child protection standards/ regulations
- Appreciation for all First Nations culture
- Strong demonstrated skills in documentation and reporting
- Knowledge of internet, and Microsoft Office programs
Duties and Rsponsibilities:
- Direct Supervision of employees and implementation of programming.
- Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization.
- Active program management & building maintenance to meet licensing standards and workplace health and safety.
- Availability to work weekends, evenings and on call duties.
- Ensure that the program operates within the approved budget.
- Conducting ongoing employee performance appraisals & training needs assessments
- Developing and maintaining liaison relations with program collateral agencies and community networking etc.
- Oversee referral/screening / intake/discharge.
- Oversee shift scheduling & finance duties as well as other tasks as assigned.
- Reports directly to the Director of Program Services and/or Executive Director
- Other duties as assigned
- Please submit a cover letter and resume describing your experience and qualifications relevant to the position. Email via: [email protected]
We welcome all applications, but will only be in contact with candidates selected for an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $28.94-$33.51 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- Case management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
