Family Support Worker open Until Filled - Gimli, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

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Gimli, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

This job opportunity is being advertised on behalf of the following organization and is not a Manitoba government civil service position.

Family Support Worker Open Until Filled:
DS3 Family Support Worker; DS4 Family Support Worker

Casual

Department of Families

Rural Northern and Child and Family Services, Community Service Deliver

Gimli MB, Selkirk MB, Stonewall MB

Advertisement Number: 4037

Salary(s): DS3 $ $16.40 per hour ; DS4 $ $16.40 per hour

Closing Date:
March 3, 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 persons with disabilities.

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

Rural and Northern Child and Family Services Family Support Program has opportunities for casual Direct Service Provider positions.

If you are reliable, responsible, passionate and committed to working with children, youth and families, this is a great opportunity to join our team.

The services you will provide are intended to assist in restoring family functioning, ensuring the health and safety of participants, promoting opportunities for growth and development, and encouraging decision-making.

Incumbents may also need to participate in network and systems meetings regarding case planning, facilitation and monitoring of case plans through skill development and liaising and providing written and verbal reports to the case management team.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
Must have a valid driver's licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within a specified region of Manitoba
Ability to work flexible hours of work days and evenings
Physical ability to do all necessary duties (may include lifting, physical activities, etc.)

Qualifications:

Essential:

Ability to work with children and families in a supportive manner while establishing and maintaining professional boundaries.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, coworkers and agencies.
Ability to work with families, children and youth facing multiple barriers such as; financial difficulties, addiction, abuse, mental health, etc.
Ability to work with families, children and youth from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and have an awareness of cultural values and differences.
Ability to plan, organize, schedule and implement tasks and activities appropriately.
Excellent judgement and problem solving skills including the ability to handle confidential, sensitive and nonroutine issues in a challenging environment.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Excellent written communication skills.

Desried:

Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
Knowledge of community resources and programming.
Ability to teach parenting skills, life skills and household management skills.

Duties:

Working as part of a team or independently, the Direct Support Provider helps ensure the health and safety of the participant, supports their learning and development and provide caregivers with respite.

They also help with day-to-day decision-making.

Duties depend on the specific needs of the participant:

Provide respite services for family and other caregivers
Create supportive relationships with individuals and their family
Provide supervision, companionship and personal care of the participant
Promote the safety and wellbeing of the participant
Implement behaviour support plans
Assist, support and take part in community services and recreation activities
Provide transportation to recreational outings and appointments
Teach independent living skills (ex: self care, cooking, community access, budgeting and banking)
Provides mínimal to moderate personal care needs

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