2025-086 DSW- Brokenhead Ojibway Nation- Fulltime, Permanent

[email protected]; Scanterbury; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Manitoba is seeking a full-time Direct Service Worker to provide vital support to children and families. This role requires a Bachelor of Social Work and experience in case management. Candidates will engage in crisis intervention and collaborate with community resources. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants and those from the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Exceptional benefits package

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience in front-line case management.
• Experience conducting investigations and gathering information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing protection services to children and families.
• Managing caseloads specific to Family Protection.
• Working in crisis situations in a timely manner.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

CFSIS

IM

Job description

Competition No.: 2025-086
Position: Direct Service Worker
Classification: DSW Pay Scale: $62,519.94 - $88,810.47
Conditions: Full Time, Permanent (Non-Unionized)
Department: Brokenhead Ojibway Nation Community Based Team
Location: Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Scanterbury, MB
Closing Date: December 8, 2025
How to apply: Email: [e-mail] Fax: [phone]
Applications can also be dropped off at the Local CFS Office

Vision - Mino Pimatiziwin
Living a good life for our children, families and communities now and for our future

Mission- Southeast Child and Family Services supports the children, families, and communities with providing respectful, caring, and supportive preventative and protection services to promote the well‑being and safety of the children, families, and communities.

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Direct Service Worker will provide a wide range of child and family services relating to the safety and the well‑being of children and families in accordance with the Child and Family Act, Standards and Regulations.

\Responsibilities

• Providing protection and prevention services to the children and families of the designated Southeast First Nation 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.
• Group facilitation; team building and decision‑making; taking initiative; problem‑solving, leading, planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings; de‑escalating conflict; and provide solutions.
• 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.
• Participating in Agency events, training and working flexible hours as required.
• Willing and able to travel to designated First Nations communities and rural areas as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).

• A minimum of one (1) year 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).
• Proficiency with 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.

Preference will be given to Brokenhead Ojibway Nation community members and Southeast members and Indigenous candidates (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) who meet the position qualifications are also encouraged to apply. All Indigenous applicants are invited to self‑declare in their cover letter.

We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We offer competitive wages and an exceptional benefits package.

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