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Direct Service Worker

Direct Service Worker

Southeast Child Family ServicesWinnipeg
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD56327.49–CAD78117.43 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

COMPETITION # 2024-069

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

RESPONSIBILITES :

  • 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, training and 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 provide 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 : Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment.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.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 (specific to documentation and report writing).
  • Working knowledge of 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.