Kiipewii’chego Advocate - Competition # 2026-082

Manitoba Chiefs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Chiefs seeks a Kiipewii’Chego Prenatal and Postnatal Support Worker to assist expectant mothers and families navigating the child welfare system in Manitoba. You will work under the Director of Children & Families to promote nationhood through cultural interventions and wraparound support.

Responsibilities include intake, case conferences, collaboration with Perinatal Support Worker, and mentoring staff. A strong knowledge of First Nations culture and child welfare policies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level education or combo with experience accepted.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Manitoba CFS system.
• First Nations Doula Training or equivalent recognized.
• Knowledge of First Nations cultural parenting practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly case conferences and review client files.
• Complete intake process for new clients.
• Collaborate with Perinatal Support Worker to strengthen birth and family sovereignty.
• Establish relationships with collaterals and caregivers to support birth plans and reunification.
• Connect families to Elders and Knowledge Keepers to strengthen cultural identity.
• Connect families to resources to improve mental health and parenting skills.
• Advocate for meaningful contact between parents and children.
• Maintain up-to-date client records and adhere to confidentiality policies.
• Mentor and guide new/existing staff.
• Follow the 7 Sacred Teachings; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Inter-personal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts Diploma

First Nations Doula Training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Competition #2026-082

Category: Full-time Permanent

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Children & Families, the Kiipewii’Chego Prenatal and Postnatal Support Worker will provide wraparound support for expectant mothers and families who are experiencing challenges with Child and Family Services (CFS) and the healthcare system. who are navigating the child welfare system. The Kiipewii’Chego Prenatal and Postnatal Support Worker will work with First Nations families to promote the restoration of nationhood using cultural interventions. work with families to help address concerns and identify next steps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attending weekly case conference and receiving client files during case conferences.
• Complete the intake process for new clients.
• Work in collaboration with the Perinatal Support Worker to strengthen birth and family sovereignty
• Establish effective working relationships with collaterals and parents/caregivers to support the birth plan/the reunification process.
• Empower families by connecting them to Elders and Knowledge Keepers to strengthen their cultural identity through ceremony.
• Connect families to internal and external resources to improve mental health and wellness, build on parenting skills, and to help parents/caregivers to overcome any issues that may be preventing family reunification through safety planning
• Work together with parents and their circle of support to strengthen and enhance parenting skills.
• Work with families to evaluate case plans and determine priorities to bring children home.
• Advocate for meaningful contact between parents/caregivers and children to improve the relationship and strengthen the family bond.
• Establish effective working relationships with collaterals and parents/caregivers to support the reunification process.
• Attend Birth Helper gatherings to maintain a strong presence to advance and promote the work in progress at the First Nations Family Advocate Office
• Maintain up to date records of client files in the database.
• Adherence to office policies and procedures, and confidentiality; and
• Mentor and provide guidance to new and/or existing staff
• Follow the guiding principles of the 7 Sacred Teachings
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts Diploma. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the Manitoba Child and Family Services system.
• First Nations Doula Training. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of First Nations cultural and traditional parenting practices.
• Knowledge of First Nation issues related to the child welfare system and health services.
• Strong knowledge of the Child and Family Services system, policies, laws and regulations, standards and recent legal and regulatory developments.
• Excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills.
• Ability to establish trusting and supportive relationships.
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops.
• Demonstrate problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of First Nation people and communities.
• Fluency in First Nation language an asset.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Adhere to AMC policies and procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics; and
• Possess a valid Class 5F Driver’s License and vehicle, ability to work flexible hours, and travel on request.
• Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check, and Clear Child Abuse Checks

Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from the Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify.

Please visit our website at www.manitobachiefs.com