Child and Family Services Worker

Indigenous Women's Healing Centre; Oxford House; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indigenous Women’s Healing Centre is seeking a permanent, full-time Child & Family Services Worker. In this role, you will implement policies related to child protection while managing a case load, performing assessments, and conducting interviews. As an integral part of the team, you will contribute to workshops and community education, highlighting your commitment to First Nations culture and values.

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare preferred, or equivalent training.
• Commitment to community-based service delivery.
• Ability to understand Cree language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures related to child protection.
• Manage a case load and conduct interviews and assessments.
• Develop and facilitate workshops and community education.

Skills

Assessment

Interviewing

Counseling

Communication

Sensitivity to First Nations culture

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW)

Tools

CFSIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

COMPETITION # 2025-049POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIMEReporting to a Regional Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker (CFS) is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific direction of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in child protection. Duties include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, providing accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) with experience in child welfare preferred, or a combination of experience and training
• Commitment to community-based service delivery
• Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues
• Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset
• Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• A strong work ethic and reliable
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a child protection unit team
• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values
• Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be an asset

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced environment
• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 20% of the time
• Background checks must meet Agency minimal acceptable standards
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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