In-Home Family Preservation Specialist

Sandy Bay Child & Family Services; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandy Bay Child & Family Services is seeking a Family Preservation Worker – Customary Care to provide hands-on, in-home support, education, and early intervention for families. The role aims to strengthen family functioning, ensure child safety, and promote reunification or preservation in line with SBCFS policies and Manitoba legislation.

You will collaborate with the Customary Care Supervisor and community resources to coordinate culturally appropriate supports, attend case planning meetings,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of social work experience and work with First Nation families.
• Reliable with demonstrated consistent work history.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s Licence and vehicle access; willing to travel.
• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Check required.
• Ability to speak/understand Ojibway is an asset.
• Knowledge and respect for Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support, education, and early intervention services to families.
• Strengthen family functioning, promote safety, and support reunification/preservation.
• Develop program materials and coordinate with community resources.
• Attend meetings with Customary Care Supervisor to plan cases.
• Deliver culturally focused workshops and referrals for clients.
• Support family visits and transportation to maintain cultural connections.
• Conduct family assessments to identify needs and risks.
• Advocate and support SBCFS families involved with child welfare processes.

Skills

Social work experience

First Nations experience

Reliability

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Willingness to travel

Ojibway language (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Driver's license

Driver's Abstract

Criminal record check (CRC)

Vulnerable Sector Search

Child Abuse Registry Check

Job description

Sandy Bay Child & Family Services is seeking a Family Preservation Worker – Customary Care to provide hands-on, in-home support, education, and early intervention for families. The role aims to strengthen family functioning, ensure child safety, and promote reunification or preservation in line with SBCFS policies and Manitoba legislation.

You will collaborate with the Customary Care Supervisor and community resources to coordinate culturally appropriate supports, attend case planning meetings,