Child Care Support Worker

Province of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

Extended health care – physiotherapy,

Annual health spending account

Defined pension plan

Paid time off and wellness days

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Manitoba Government in Winnipeg is hiring a Child Care Support Worker to provide quality care and a safe shelter environment for children with emotional and behavioural issues. You will support emotional and social development, assist with personal care, and resolve conflicts while coordinating daily routines and activities.

The role requires knowledge of child development, strong communication skills, and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care, support and a safe shelter environment to children with emotional and behavioral issues.
• Support children’s emotional and social development and advocate for access to community resources.
• Administer prescribed medicine following policies and manage daily routines and activities.
• Participate in planning and adhere to children’s Individual Safety Plans.

Skills

Experience with children

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Child Care Support Worker

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.

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

Essential:

• 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.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.