#2026-CW12-Case Worker

LIFE; Brandon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Life’s Journey Inc. in Brandon, MB is seeking a full-time Case Worker to provide direct support to program participants, assist with service planning, and track progress within Rural Connections.

You will collaborate with the Clinical Case Manager and mentors, ensure accurate records, and contribute to a strong, client-centered team. The role requires experience in community outreach, housing support, youth programming, and knowledge of local resources.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience supporting people in the community, in an outreach capacity.
• Experience supporting people to maintain community housing.
• Experience supporting youth, youth wellness, and cultural programming.
• Knowledge of Winnipeg community resources and referral processes.
• FASD support role experience.
• Experience working with individuals with criminal history and high volatility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related social service roles.
• Three years’ experience in a related role and supporting individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to program participants and contribute to service planning.
• Complete follow up and track implementation of the service plan.
• Communicate with Clinical Case Manager and Support Mentors.
• Provide backup coverage for other staff as needed.
• Maintain positive relationships with participants and support residential placements.
• Prepare and maintain internal reports, files and records as required.
• Collaborate with other programs, staff and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field

University education in social services or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

JOBPOSTING #2026-CW12 – CASE WORKER – Full Time Permanent

Agency: Life’sJourney Inc.

Program: Rural Connections

Posted: October 14, 2026

ClosingDate:October 28, 2026

Wage: $22.61 - $26.48 Hourly (Based on qualifications.)

HoursWorked:Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4: 30pm

Work Location: Brandon, MB

OVERALLRESPONSIBILITY

The Case Worker isresponsible for providing services to the program participants through thefollowing activities: providing direct support to individuals, contributing tothe service planning process, completing follow up, and tracking implementationrelated to the service plan, which includes communication with both theClinical Case Manager and Support Mentors, contributing to the clearunderstanding of goals and clarification of questions and concerns related toprogramming.

Asa part of a teamCase Workers provide respectful, holistic, supportive assistance to individualswithin the program model and agency values, taking positive, strength-based,conflict prevention approach. In cooperation with the Clinical Case Manager,the service team, and others to achieve the above responsibility, the Case Workerprovides back up coverage for other staff (e.g. Assistant Coordinators). Otherduties included are: maintaining a positive focused relationship with theparticipant, supporting residential placements (residential programs),identifying programming needs to the Program Coordinator, and providingleadership and guidance to resources internally or externally.

With Clinical CaseManagers, Case Workers may prepare, maintain and provide required internalreports, files, and records, submitting such reports as required, which mayinclude overseeing individual participants’ record keeping. The Case Workeralso works cooperatively and collaboratively, and liaises effectively withother programs, staff, external agencies, community groups, and businesses.

REPORTINGRELATIONSHIP: COORDINATOR (Rural Connections Brandon)

This role requires an individual that is able to support the program and team with:

• Highwork Standards: work ethic, taskcompletion, consistency, follow up, accuracy/attention to detail, timemanagement
• PersonalManagement Skills: accountability,self-management, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility, creativity,initiative, working in teams or independently, problem solving
• PersonalDevelopment Skills: ability, openness, willingness to learn, receives feedbackand seeks collaborative opportunities
• ProfessionalSkills: interpersonal andcommunication skills, influencing, collaboration and the ability to establisheffective relationships/trust with others, within professional boundaries
• MentoringSkills: coaching, patience, influencing and modeling professional behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Twoyears of experience supporting people in the community, in an outreachcapacity.
• Experiencesupporting people to maintain community housing.
• Experiencesupporting youth, youth wellness, and cultural programming
• Knowledgeof Winnipeg community resources and referral processes, including socialhousing programs, supporting youth, and youth wellness and cultural programmingan asset.
• FASDsupport role experience
• Previous experience working closely withindividuals with criminal history (Sexual Offences) and who are highlyvolatile.
• University education in social services orequivalent experience in related roles is an asset.
• ABachelors’ Degree in a related field and/or previous experience in relatedsocial service roles, demonstrated understanding of FASD/neural-behavioral,intellectual disabilities and issues.
• Optimally, three years' experience in a relatedrole and supporting individuals with disabilities, demonstrating empathy anddeveloping practical, supportive and effective working relationships
• Experiencein an outreach setting.
• Experiencewith administration skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
• SatisfactoryChild and Adult Abuse Registry check, Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sectorsearch) and a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract and license.
• Certificationof First Aid Level 1 – Emergency.
• Theability to attend work regularly as scheduled or requested.
• Demonstratedlanguage, writing, comprehension skills.
• Demonstratecultural knowledge competence and participate in agency training fordevelopment.
• A safeand reliable vehicle and proof of appropriate insurance on vehicle.

Knowledge of the following areas is required:

• FASD
• Community Living
• Disability Services
• Justice
• EIA and CFS
• Addictions
• Determinants of Health
• Harm Reduction

CoreCompetencies for All Employees:

Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Effective Communication, Patienceand Perseverance, Reasoning and Decision Making

Life’s Journey strives towards a workforce that has fairrepresentation of the community that we serve.