Competition No.: 2025-033R
Position: Direct Service Workers (3 Positions)
Salary: DSW Pay Scale: $62,519.94 - $88,810.47
Conditions:
· Full Time Permanent (Non-Unionized)
· Shift Rotation - 10 days on, 4 days off
· FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out)
· Meal allowance, travel, and accommodations provided
Location: Berens River First Nation, MB
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
How to apply: Email: [email protected] Fax: 204-594-0499
Position: Direct Service Workers (3 Positions)
Salary: DSW Pay Scale: $62,519.94 - $88,810.47
Conditions:
· Full Time Permanent (Non-Unionized)
· Shift Rotation - 10 days on, 4 days off
· FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out)
· Meal allowance, travel, and accommodations provided
Location: Berens River First Nation, MB
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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 will provide a wide range of child and family services relating to the safety and well-being of children and families in accordance with the Child and Family Act, Standards, and Regulations.
RESPONSIBILITES:
· Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated Southeast First Nation community.
· Carrying and managing caseloads specific to Family Protection and Children-In-Care with prescribed timelines.
· Establishing and maintaining partnerships with community resources for clients as well as team members.
· Group facilitation; team building and decision-making; taking initiative; problem-solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings; de-escalating conflict; and provide solutions.
· 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.
· Participating in Agency events, training and working flexible hours as required.
· 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 one (1) year 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 (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 candidates (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) meeting the position requirements, with a particular encouragement for Berens River First Nation community members to apply. 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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