Child & Family Services Worker

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service agency in Canada is seeking a Child & Family Services Worker to implement policies and work with families in child protection. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Social Work degree and experience in child welfare, emphasizing community service delivery and collaboration with families. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and maintaining documentation. The role requires excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in child welfare preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Sensitivity to First Nations culture and values.

Responsibilities

• Respond to community service requests.
• Manage a caseload of protection and voluntary family files.
• Conduct interviews and assessments.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Develop case plans.

Skills

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Experience in child welfare

Commitment to community-based service delivery

Knowledge of CFS legislation

Experience using CFSIS

Assessment and interview skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prioritize workloads

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Understanding of First Nations culture

Ability to speak Cree

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

COMPETITION # 2025-055 | POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME

Overview

The Child & Family Services (CFS) Worker implements the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files. Working collaboratively with Family Enhancement, and Foster Care, the CFS Worker conducts interviews and assessments, follows up on allegations of child protection issues, maintains regular visits with clients, ensures accurate and timely documentation, develops case plans, and partners with collateral resources.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: responding to community service requests, managing a caseload of protection and voluntary family files, conducting interviews and assessments, following up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular client visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing case plans, and partnering with collateral resources; working collaboratively with Family Enhancement and Foster Care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Commitment to community-based service delivery.
• Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and issues an asset.
• Experience using Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) preferred.
• A desire to serve the community and work as part of a team to keep children safe.
• Experience of doing assessments, interviews, and counselling an asset.
• Acceptable written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.
• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values.
• Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language an asset.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced office environment.
• Access to sensitive information for which confidentiality is required.
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 30% of the time.
• Background checks must meet Agency minimal acceptable standards.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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