Regional Foster Care Worker - Thompson/Shamattawa

COMPETITION # 2025-070

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Summary of Position:

Foster Care Workers identify, recruit and approve short and long-term foster homes for placement in culturally appropriate/customary care whenever possible. The Foster Care Worker trains foster parents on agency policy and procedures with respect to children in care and builds ongoing relationships with foster families to ensure they are equipped for their role. The incumbent is knowledgeable in, and follows applicable legislation, program standards, directives and agency policy. The work environment is fast-paced and requires confidentiality, empathy, and cultural sensitivity while carrying out their responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• BSW preferred.
• 1-year of work experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of, or work experience in northern Manitoba communities preferred.
• CPR & First Aid an asset.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Effective, well spoken communication skills.
• Speak and understand the Cree or Dene languages an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, community-based, multi-disciplinary child welfare environment.
• Access to highly sensitive information for which confidentiality must be kept.
• Attend home visits in the community.
• Overnight and remote travel required occasionally.
• Background Checks must meet Agency minimal acceptable standards.