SP4 Social Service Worker 4

Regular/full time

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Division

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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 competition is designated for Indigenous people. Candidates who are currently enrolled in post secondary education in Social Services, who will be graduating in the next six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Families is currently seeking skilled and motivated individuals to fill various Child and Family Service Worker (Case Worker) positions.

Winnipeg

Child and Family Services (WCFS) provides a comprehensive continuum of child protection and family support services in Winnipeg in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act.

Winnipeg

Child and Family Services partners with community resources to provide supportive and preventative services to families; provides protection services to children at risk of abuse and neglect; develops and provides basic and specialized placement services to meet the needs of children in care; and provides adoptive and post-adoptive services along with guardianship responsibilities to children, youth and families when reunification is no longer an option.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).





Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child and Family Services Worker (case manager) is responsible for the full range of statutory child welfare services to families and children. The position establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and families, and service providers often under difficult circumstances. At the full working level (SP4), the successful candidate will perform a range of duties that include: intake, conducting abuse investigations, developing case plans to ensure child safety, coordinating support services, working with collateral community agencies, assisting with after-hour services to children and families.

You will play a key role in the management of protection, voluntary family service and child in care cases. Post secondary degree in social sciences (preferably BSW). Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service ( or by Canadian Association of Social Workers at application)

Ability to identify signs of child abuse and neglect

Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word and Outlook)

Case management experience (including intakes, assessments, service coordination, counselling, and monitoring) in a social service setting, course practicum experience in a social service setting and/or knowledge of case management

Experience working in a child and family services agency or social services agency

Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act

Knowledge and understanding of child development

Ability to read, write and verbally communicate fluently in French.

Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search

Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check

Must provide a current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check

Must have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver’s license and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel on government business within the Province of Manitoba

📌 Child and Family Services Protection Worker (Winnipeg)
🏢 Government of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg