Competition No: 2025-027
Position: Direct Service Worker (3 Vacancies)
Classification: DSW Pay Scale: $62,519.94 - $88,810.47
Conditions: Full Time, Permanent, (Unionized)
An Eligibility List may be established for future openings
Preference will be given to internal candidates
Position: Direct Service Worker (3 Vacancies)
Classification: DSW Pay Scale: $62,519.94 - $88,810.47
Conditions: Full Time, Permanent, (Unionized)
An Eligibility List may be established for future openings
Preference will be given to internal candidates
Location: 1410 Mountain Avenue, Winnipeg
Black River & Hollow Water City Unit
Bloodvein City Unit
Little Grand Rapids City Unit
Closing Date: April 29, 2025
How to apply: Email: [email protected] Fax: 204-594-0499
Vision- Mino Pimatiziwin
Black River & Hollow Water City Unit
Bloodvein City Unit
Little Grand Rapids City Unit
Closing Date: April 29, 2025
How to apply: Email: [email protected] Fax: 204-594-0499
Vision- Mino Pimatiziwin
Living a good life for our children, families and communities now and for our future
Mission- Southeast Child and Family Services supports the children, families, and communities with providing respectful, caring, and supportive preventative and protection services to promote the well-being and safety of the children, families, and communities.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Direct Service Worker is responsible for managing both short and long-term case protection and child-in-care files. This role ensures compliance with all Child and Family Services acts, regulations, and standards, while supporting families and prioritizing the safety and well-being of children in alignment with Southeast cultural and community values.
RESPONSIBILITES:
POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Direct Service Worker is responsible for managing both short and long-term case protection and child-in-care files. This role ensures compliance with all Child and Family Services acts, regulations, and standards, while supporting families and prioritizing the safety and well-being of children in alignment with Southeast cultural and community values.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated First Nations community.
- Carrying and managing caseloads specific to Family Protection and Children-In-Care with prescribed timelines.
- Working in and intervening with crisis situations in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients as well as team members. Participating in Agency events, training, and working flexible hours as required.
- Group facilitation; team building and decision-making; taking initiative; problem-solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings; de-escalating conflict; and provide solutions.
- Excellent case and file management skills; stress management; time management; and documentation detail (e.g., CFSIS, IM, etc.).
- Working in a team-based environment as well as independent responsibilities.
- Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in front-line case management with Children-in-Care and families.
- Experience conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:
o Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment.
o The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families; Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization.
o Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; assessment of high-risk situations to determine appropriate response times.
o Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills (specific to documentation and report writing).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook), CFSIS, and IM.
- Valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Check.
Preference will be given to Southeast members and Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) candidates meeting the position requirements. All Indigenous applicants are asked to self-declare within their cover letter. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package.
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