Resource Development Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Metis Child, Family and Community Services

Metis Child, Family and Community Services

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

INTERNAL ONLY

Metis Child, Family & Community Services (MCFCS) Agency is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and provide culturally relevant community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba. Metis Child, Family and Community Services and our entire Métis CFS System is evolving and shifting our practices to be ready for the exciting changes that will be coming as a result of the new Federal Act. We have launched and expanded on some very important initiatives that include welcoming family to be at the center of our practice where they participate in planning and decision-making as we walk alongside them on their healing journey.

The Metis Community Addiction Response Team Program (Metis CART) is a wraparound program that walks alongside parents who struggle with their relationship with substances and supports the family in ways that will allow their children to live with them safely.

Our Metis Connect Program has seen great success connecting children and youth to their extended families, community and culture as well as making it possible for parents to get the extra family/ community support they need to go home safely with their babies at birth and/or reunify safely with their children again.

We believe in planning around the kitchen table rather than the boardroom table. This has also allowed our agency to expand its own Kinship Care program while meeting with families.

Come join our progressive agency to work alongside families with our All My Relations model of practice.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive pension and benefits, support continuing education, hybrid work environment to name a few reasons to come join our family.

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT WORKER

FULL TIME POSITION

Competition #:
MCFCS-RDW

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day

Classification and Salary:
SP3, $26.96-$34.72 / SP4, $29.73-$41.23 per hour

Location:
Winnipeg, MB

Reporting to the Alternative Care Supervisor, the Resource Development Worker is responsible to develop, support and supervise foster care resources for families and children.

The incumbent will provide a range of services that deliver unique alternative care options, individual and group programming and other support as required to children and families, participate in permanency planning for children; and participate in ongoing evaluation of program model and service delivery model.

It is the responsibility of every position to provide, where requested culturally relevant service or assist with access to such service.

Main areas of Key Responsibilities and Activities

Conduct investigations and assessments of children at risk
Develop collaborative relationships with caregivers for the delivery of services for the child in care
Prepare for and participate in legal and court actions
Complete all administrative and reporting requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and two years related experience working directly with foster families; or
Bachelor of Arts and five years related experience working directly with foster families
Masters of Social Work would be an asset
Registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers is an asset
Experience with behavioral plans
Experience working with Metis and Inuit people.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communities.
Excellent assessment, interviewing and counseling skills.
Understanding of child welfare act, standards and regulations.
Advanced communication skills, both written and oral.
Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, tactful, diplomatic and professional manner at all time and to work cooperatively within a team environment.
Ability to work effectively in a high volume and time sensitive environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of CFSIS, Microsoft Office, and Outlook.
Ability to work in an ethical manner and ensure integrity while maintaining confidentiality.

Prior to commencing employment the successful applicant will be asked to provide satisfactory results of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and a Driver's Abstract upon hire at their own expense. A valid Manitoba driver's license and the use of a personal vehicle are requisites as travel within and outside the city are required. Proof of registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers is an asset.
MCFCS offers a supportive and progressive work environment, competitive salaries, excellent benefits package and training opportunities.

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

All are encouraged to self-declare in cover letter.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.