Southeast Child & Family Services

Competition No.: 2025-046
Position: Direct Service Worker
Classification: DSW Pay Scale: $62,519.94 - $88,810.47
Conditions: Full Time, Permanent (Unionized)
Department: Poplar River City Unit
Location: 1410 Mountain Ave, Winnipeg MB.
Closing Date: June 26, 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

 

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Direct Service Worker will provide a wide range of child and family services relating to the safety and the well-being of children and families in accordance with the Child and Family Act, Standards and Regulations. 

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

                                  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.