Emergency Placement Resource Coordinator
SP4 Social Services Worker 4
Regular/full-time
Department of Families
Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 44964
Salary(s): SP4 $64,210.00 - $91,312.00 per year
Closing Date: February 23, 2026
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular or term positions within the Province and will remain in effect for 12 months.
Introduction
The Department of Families is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Emergency Placement Resource (EPR) Coordinator within Winnipeg Child and Family Services.
The EPR Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision and management of several licensed residential care facilities that operate twenty-four (24) hours, seven days a week. The EPR Coordinator ensures the safety and well-being of children placed in EPR by providing assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and closure services.
The EPR Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision and management of several licensed residential care facilities that operate twenty-four (24) hours, seven days a week. The EPR Coordinator ensures the safety and well-being of children placed in EPR by providing assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and closure services.
Duties:
Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the EPR Coordinator is responsible for developing individual safety plans; serving as a resource for case managers; assisting in identifying and recommending long-term placement plans; building and developing teams; addressing operational matters related to expenditures, licensing and quality standards.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW preferred). Other combinations of education, training and related experience may be considered.
- Experience working with high risk children and youth in a residential care setting.
- Supervisory experience, including but not limited to scheduling, training, leading and performance management.
- Knowledge of the case management process including intake, assessment, implementation, evaluation and closure.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments and a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent problem solving and crisis management skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing demands within a high volume work environment.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to write correspondence and detailed reports for a variety of audiences.
- Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and communities.
- Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) or similar software applications.
Desired:
- Ability to manage budgets including the allocation of funds and record keeping.
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, and the Child and Family Services Standards Manual: Volume 2 Facility Standards ( i.e. Residential Licensing Standards).
- Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French is considered an asset.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
- Must provide and maintain a Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Must possess a valid full class 5 Manitoba Driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 44964
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: [email protected]
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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