Overview
Family Service Worker Jobs in Winnipeg, MB at Metis Child, Family and Community Services
Full job description
Metis Child, Family & Community Services (MCFCS) Agencyis a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and provide culturally relevant community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba. Metis Child, Family and Community Services and our entire Métis CFS System is evolving and shifting our practices to be ready for the exciting changes that will be coming as a result of the new Federal Act. We have launched and expanded on some very important initiatives that include welcoming family to be at the center of our practice where they participate in planning and decision-making as we walk alongside them on their healing journey.
The Metis CART “Creating Authentic Relationships Together” Program (Metis CART) is a wraparound program that walks alongside parents who struggle with their relationship with substances and supports the family in ways that will allow their children to live with them safely.
Our Metis Connect Program has seen great success connecting children and youth to their extended families, community and culture as well as making it possible for parents to get the extra family/ community support they need to go home safely with their babies at birth and/or reunify safely with their children again. We believe in planning around the kitchen table rather than the boardroom table. This has also allowed our agency to expand its own Kinship Care program while meeting with families.
Come join our progressive agency to work alongside families with our All My Relations model of practice. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive pension and benefits, support continuing education, supportive work environment to name a few reasons to come join our family.
FAMILY SERVICESWORKER
FULL TIME – PERMENANT
Competition #:MCFCS-FSW-2024.020
Hours of Work:7.25 hours per day
Classification and Salary: SP3, 28.49 – $36.69/ SP4, $31.42 – $43.56
Location:Winnipeg, MB
As a member of the Family Services department, Service Workers work as part of a team in providing child and family services as mandated under The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act. The Service Worker works in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting individuals, families and groups within the community. The Service Worker is responsible for providing services such as child protection and assessment, casework, preparing legal matters, attending court, working with caregivers and collaterals and completing administrative and reporting requirements. It is the responsibility of every position to provide, where requested culturally relevant service or assist with access to such service.
Listed below is a summary of the qualifications and responsibilities of the position; complete job descriptions will be available to the successful candidate.
Main areas of Key Responsibilities and Activities
Conduct investigations and assessments of children at risk
Develop collaborative relationships with caregivers for the delivery of services for the child in care
Prepare for and participate in legal and court actions
Complete all administrative and reporting requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a BA with three years related social services experience.
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Title: Family Service Worker
Company: Metis Child, Family and Community Services
Location: Winnipeg, MB
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