Child and Family Services Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Child and Family Services Worker:

SP4 Social Services Worker 4

Regular/full-time; TerM/Full-time

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 40755

Salary(s): SP4 $59, $82,121.00 per year

Closing Date:
March 26, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.

The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (with vulnerable sector check)
Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
Must possess a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's license, and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel throughout Winnipeg

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post secondary degree in social sciences (Bachelor of Social Work Degree preferred). Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Case management experience with an emphasis on working with children and families. Including assessment, service planning, evaluation, transfer and/or closure.
Experience working in a child and family services agency or social services agency.
Excellent assessment skills with the ability to assess children at risk of abuse and neglect.
Excellent crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet time sensitive deadlines.
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with children, youth, families and service providers.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills.
Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Teams).

Desired:

Knowledge and understanding of child development.

Duties:

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child and Family Services Worker (case manager) is responsible for the full range of statutory child welfare services to families and children.

The position establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and families, and service providers often under difficult circumstances. This position requires effective case management skills while incorporating sound clinical skills. A detailed position description is available upon request.

Advertisement # 4075
Service Centre
Human Resource Services

Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
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Fax:

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