Child Care Support Worker

Government of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salaries

Defined pension plan

Life insurance coverage

Long-Term Disability Plan

Employer paid health care benefits—he

Extended health care—physiotherapy and

Annual health spending account for

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Paid time-off including sick leave,}\n

Flexible work arrangements foreligible

Generous vacation entitlements

Parental, maternity, and adoptive leaf

Job summary

Government of Manitoba, Winnipeg Child and Family Services, is seeking a CCSW to provide care and support to children and teens in Emergency Placement Resources shelters. The role focuses on safety, wellbeing and orderly daily routines.

Applicants should have experience with children, strong communication, and the ability to work flexible shifts including days, evenings, overnights and weekends. The position offers a regular full-time schedule in Winnipeg, MB.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a supportive manner as a caring adult role model.
• Experience providing guidance, support and supervision to children throughout their daily activities.
• Knowledge of child development and behaviour
• Knowledge of the effects of abuse and neglect of a child
• Ability to work with children and youth from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to document daily activities and prepare written documents with accuracy in accordance to established regulations and guidelines
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to assess various situations to determine the degree of risk to the clients and mitigate accordingly
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with children, co-workers and collaterals
• Ability to work within a team
• Desired: Experience working with high risk/high needs children

Responsibilities

• Major duties include providing quality care, support, and a safe comfortable shelter environment to children with emotional and behavioral issues.
• Supporting children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self concepts.
• Helping children meet their personal care needs, including personal hygiene, sensitively and appropriately; and resolving conflicts and settles disputes between children.
• Administering prescribed medicine complying with all medicine policies including storage and record keeping; organizing, scheduling and prioritizing daily routines and recreational activities.
• Advocating for and assists clients to access community resources; participating in the planning and adheres to children’s Individual Safety Plan.
• Following all of the branch’s financial procedures (budget and petty cash).

Skills

Experience with children

Guidance and supervision

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of abuse/neglect effects

Diversity awareness

Strong verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Documentation accuracy

High-risk children

Job description

CCSW Child Care Support Worker

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 4058

Salary(s): CCSW $19.05 - $23.59 per hour

Closing Date: September 20, 2026

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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

The Child Care Support Worker is responsible for providing care and overall support of the children and teens residing in Emergency Placement Resources shelter. They supervise the day-to-day functions of those in care to ensure that youth are maintaining a safe and healthy living environment.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities include providing quality care, support, and a safe comfortable shelter environment to children with emotional and behavioral issues; supporting children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self concepts. Helping children meet their personal care needs, including personal hygiene, sensitively and appropriately; and resolving conflicts and settles disputes between children. Administering prescribed medicine complying with all medicine policies including storage and record keeping; organizing, scheduling and prioritizing daily routines and recreational activities. Advocating for and assists clients to access community resources; participating in the planning and adheres to children’s Individual Safety Plan. Following all of the branch’s financial (budget and petty cash) procedures.

Why Work for Manitoba Government?

The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.

Financial Security

• Attractive salaries
• Defined pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Long-Term Disability Plan

Benefit Plan

• Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
• Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
• Annual health spending account for eligible employees

Commitment to Health and Wellness

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
• Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
• Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options

Professional Growth & Development

We want our employees to thrive and grow and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.

Organizational Culture and Values

The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.

Impact on Manitoba’s Future

By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a supportive manner as a caring adult role model
• Experience providing guidance, support and supervision to children throughout their daily activities
• Knowledge of child development and behaviour
• Knowledge of the effects of abuse and neglect of a child
• Ability to work with children and youth from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to document daily activities and prepare written documents with accuracy in accordance to established regulations and guidelines
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to assess various situations to determine the degree of risk to the clients and mitigate accordingly
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with children, co-workers and collaterals
• Ability to work within a team

Desired

• Experience working with high risk/high needs children

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to work 12 hr shifts (84 hrs bi-weekly) which includes days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position including lifting up to 25 kilograms/55 pounds.
• Physically capable of completing Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• First Aid and CPR-C "Level C" certification (1 day course).
• Must provide satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Prior Contact Check.