Foster Care Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - Manitoba Government

Manitoba Government

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Foster Care 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: 40953

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

Closing Date:
April 29, 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.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search)
Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check.
Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel throughout the City of Winnipeg and surrounding areas.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW preferred). Other combinations of education and related experience may be considered.
Experience in case management, providing services to children, youth and families, including: assessment, planning, implementation (including counselling), evaluation and closure in a social services environment.
Knowledge of child and adolescent behaviour including the effects of abuse and neglect.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish, engage and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Strong crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities to complete service within specified timeframes.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Strong and effective verbal communication skills.
Strong and effective written communication skills.

Desired:

Knowledge of the Foster Care Licensing regulations and related standards.

Duties:

What you will do:
As a Foster Care Worker, you will report to a Unit Supervisor and will be responsible for providing a range of foster care services, which may include recruitment of foster home applicants, licensing of foster homes, orientation and training for foster parent applicants and support and supervision of foster families

Who you are:
You have experience in case management, including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

You have superior interpersonal skills, and strong crisis intervention skills with the capacity to engage and establish meaningful relationships as a means of achieving goals and effecting change.

Advertisement # 4095
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Human Resource Services

Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
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