| Competition No.: 2025-068 Position: Direct Service Worker Classification: DSW Pay Scale: $62,519.94 - $88,810.47 Conditions: - Full Time Permanent (Non-Unionized) - Shift Rotation – 9days on, 5days off - FIFO (Fly-in, Fly-out) - Meal allowance, travel, and accommodations provided
Department: Poplar River First Nation Community Based Team Location: Poplar River First Nation, MB Closing Date: October 2, 2025 How to apply: Email: [email protected]Fax: 204-594-0499 Applications can also be dropped off at the Local CFS Office
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.
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 Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families, and both Agency and Authority Standards.
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.
· 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.
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.
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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