Child and family service worker/SP4 Social services worker 4
Manitoba Government’s Department of Families based in Winnipeg, MB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Child and family service worker. Manitoba Government’s Department of Families focuses on supporting families and individuals in need. It administers social assistance programs, childcare services, and family support initiatives. By providing essential services and resources, it contributes to the stability and resilience of families across Manitoba. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Manitoba Government
Department: Department of Families
Organization: Winnipeg Child and Family Services
Division: Community Service Division
Position: Child and family service worker/SP4 Social services worker 4
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $59198.00 – $82121.00 yearly
Employment Type: Regular/Full time
Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Shift: Days, Evenings and Weekends
Advertisement Number: 42443
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Post secondary degree in social sciences (preferably BSW)
Experience: Candidates should have Case management experience (including intakes, assessments, service coordination, counselling, and monitoring) in a social service setting
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
- The candidates should provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver’s license and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel on government business within the Province of Manitoba
- The candidates should be aware that combinations of education and experience may be considered at an underfill or commensurate classification and salary level. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to identify signs of child abuse and neglect and possess effective interpersonal skills for developing positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
- The candidates should have strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize complex tasks/assignments in a high-volume work environment with competing demands
- The candidates should demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills and have effective written communication skills for writing clear and concise correspondence to a variety of audiences, including detailed reports
- The candidates should possess strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate or deliver difficult messages or information to clients
- The candidates should have the ability to work independently and be proficient with MS Office applications (Word and Outlook)
- The candidates should have course practicum experience in a social service setting and/or knowledge of case management and have experience working in a child and family services agency or social services agency
- The candidates should have knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
- The candidates should demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child development
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the Unit Supervisor and be responsible for the full range of statutory child welfare services to families and children as a Child and Family Services Worker (case manager)
- The candidates should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and families, and service providers often under difficult circumstances
- The candidates should be able to perform a range of duties including intake, conducting abuse investigations, developing case plans to ensure child safety, coordinating support services, working with collateral community agencies, and assisting with after-hour services to children and families at the full working level (SP4)
- The candidates should be able to play a key role in the management of protection, voluntary family service, and child in care cases
Benefits:
- The candidates will get extended health care, health spending account, dental care, and vision care
- The candidates will get long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and advertisement number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
govjobs@gov.mb.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!