Alternative Care Case Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - Shawenim Abinoojii Inc

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

COMPETITION #2023-65

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OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Northern Care Program Supervisor, the Alternative Care Case Manager will be responsible for providing in-depth Case Management services, ensuring quality assurance measures are followed, conducting licencing practices, offering guidance & support for families, children, & communities in the Community Specialized Homes program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

Providing extensive Case Management Services to Foster Parents & homes in the Northern Care program's Foster Homes located in the 8 Southeast First Nations.
Establishing positive & healthy relationships with & providing support to the Northern Care Program Foster Parents through regular communication, meetings, & home visits.
Participating in crisis intervention / deescalation, mediation, & debriefing with foster parents.
Support House Parents in understanding & complying with program expectations & their roles, as well as the completion of important documentation (Incident Reports, Monthly Reports, etc).
Following up & documenting concerns brought forward. Development of Foster Parent Care Plans.
Consistent & regular travel to isolated Frist Nation Communities via small plane, boat, helicopter, etc to be present in the Northern Care Program Foster Homes. Regular travel is an expectation of this position to build relationships with House Parents, supports, families, and community.
Travel to communities for 2 or 3 overnights in Shawenim accommodations in order to;
Overseeing licensing duties of Northern Care Program Homes.
Working closely with colleagues within the Northern Care program & other SAI departments to ensure successful service delivery.
Collaborating with SECFS Direct Services Workers & Supervisors.
Documentation
Communicate to Northern Care Program Supervisor the observed training needs for House Parents, Support & Respite Workers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Worker (an equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered).
A minimum of two (2) years experience in front line Case Management.
Knowledge of Community based resources & how to access them.
Knowledge in the areas of Addictions, Attachment, Mental health & Trauma & how it impacts families.
Knowledge of the Child & Family Services (CFS) sector & foster care legislation.
Demonstrate knowledge &/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture & traditional philosophies.
Strong assessment skills & experience conducting investigations including gathering an analyzing information to implement appropriate actions.
Experience developing & supporting a strong, respectful teambased approach to service delivery.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), Email (Outlook) & Internet
Excellent communication, organization, problem solving, & team skills.
Ability to speak Anishinaabe preferred.
Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector), Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Checks as a condition of employment.
Successful applicant(s) will also be required to provide proof of COVID19 vaccination prior to start date.
Must a valid Manitoba driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

**WE THANK ALL WHO APPLY HOWEVER ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO INTERNAL CANDIDATES, SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SELF-DECLARED CANDIDATES (FIRST NATIONS, INUIT OR METIS).