Competition No.: 2020-72

Direct Service Worker (union-based position)

Classification: SP4

Qualified Candidate’s Salary: $53,604.18 - $74,340.63

Conditions: Full-Time Term; An Eligibility List may be established for future openings; Preference will be given to internal candidates

Department: Black River & Hollow Water (City Unit)

Location: 1410 Mountain Avenue (Winnipeg)

Closing Date: 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2020

Applications: Email: hr@secfs.ca or Fax: 204.594.0499

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 and training as required in addition to 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, providing 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

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 Aboriginal culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment; The Child and Family Services Act; and, The Adoption Act; Aboriginal child welfare practices; First Nations history; and, colonization; Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; assessment of high risk situations to determine appropriate response times; Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and, community resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (especially with regard to documentation and report-writing)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record; Prior Contact; and, Child Abuse Registry Checks are required for all SECFS positions
• A valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle; and, proficiency with Microsoft Office, CFSIS, and IM

Application Process:

• Preference will be given to Southeast Community Members and Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) candidates meeting the posted requirements
• Forward your résumé (with three [3] references) and cover letter stating clearly how you meet the qualifications
• Please cite the Competition Number and Position in the subject line when submitting by email or fax
• We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted