Northern Care Case Manager

GetHired, Inc.; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Personal leave days

Pension plan

Health & dental benefits

On-site parking

Professional development

Job summary

Shawin en Abinoojii seeks a Northern Care Case Manager to provide in-depth case management for families, children, and communities within the Northern Care Program. Thirty-five percent of time is spent in community on rotation.

You will oversee licensing, recruit House Parents, and ensure documentation and program compliance while maintaining strong relationships with First Nation communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years frontline case management experience.
• Knowledge of community-based resources and how to access them.
• Strong assessment skills and experience conducting investigations.

Responsibilities

• Providing extensive Case Management Services to House Parents and homes in the Northern Care Program.
• Overseeing licensing duties of Northern Care Program homes.
• Recruitment, screening, initial assessments, and interviews of potential House Parents.
• Ensuring proper checks and paperwork for licensing.
• Developing House Parent Care Plans and maintaining detailed case notes.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent

Job description

Position: Northern Care Case Manager - Competition #2026-24

Conditions: Full-Time, Permanent

Department: Northern Care Program

Location: In Community and Winnipeg

Closing Date: Open until filled

Salary Range: TBD depending on experience and education

Shawenim Abinoojii is a non-profitservice provider and Southeast First Nations-led organization. We offercomprehensive benefits, a rewarding work environment, and opportunities tochallenge yourself, apply your skillset and be a part of a unique First Nations-ledservice model.

BENEFITS:

• Competitivesalary
• Personalleave days and paid sick time
• Employer-matchedPension plan
• Comprehensivehealth and dental benefits package
• On-siteparking
• Paidprofessional development

OVERVIEW:

Reportingto the Northern Care Supervisor, the Northern Care Case Manager is responsiblefor providing in-depth Case Management services, ensuring quality assurancemeasures are followed, conducting licensing practices, offering guidance &support for families, children, & communities in the Northern Care Program.Fifty percent (50%) of work time will be spent in Community on a rotation.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing extensive CaseManagement Services to House Parents & homes in the Northern Care Program’sHouse Parents homes located in the 8 Southeast First Nations.
• The Case Manager isresponsible for planning for & overseeing day-to-day operations of thehomes to ensure the needs of the children placed in the home are being met.
• Overseeing licensing dutiesof Northern Care Program homes.
• Recruitment, screening,initial assessments, & interviews of potential House Parents.
• Ensuring proper checks& paperwork is completed for licensing.
• Conducting orientations forpotential/new House Parents.
• Completing Places of Safety& House Parents home studies for new House Parents.
• Completing annual reviews,addendums, & closures as needed for each home in a timely manner.
• Conducting House Parentremovals when needed.
• The Case Manager isresponsible for providing the oversight needed in the Northern Care Programhomes to ensure compliance with Foster Care Regulations & Standards.
• Working closely withcolleagues within the Northern Care Program & other SAI departments toensure successful service delivery.
• Establishing positive &healthy relationships with & providing support to the Northern Care ProgramHouse Parents through regular communication, meetings, & home visits.
• Participating in crisisintervention / de-escalation, mediation, & de-briefing with House Parents.
• Support House Parents inunderstanding & complying with Program expectations & their roles, aswell as the completion of important documentation (incident reports, monthlyreports, etc.).
• Following up &documenting concerns brought forward.
• Developing House ParentCare Plans.
• Consistent regular traveland overnight stays to First Nation Communities to accommodate licensing, HouseParent meetings and meet with local CFS. Travel by plane, boat, helicopter,etc. Regular travel is a requirement of this position to build relationshipswith House Parents, supports, families and community. Fifty percent (50%) ofwork time is spent in Community on rotation.
• Be informed ofCommunity-based events, promoting & supporting community engagement byensuring children & families attend local community events.
• Providing regular support,guidance, & mentorship to the Community Coordinators & Community staffin our 8 Southeast First Nation Communities.
• Collaborating withCommunity Coordinator & Support Worker Coordinator to develop &maintain consistent schedule of Respite & Support Worker shifts.
• Regular home visits at eachNorthern Care Program House Parent home.
• Collaborating with SECFSDirect Services Workers & Supervisors.
• Planning & preparingfor child placements & discharges.
• Ensure outcomes,assessments, & service plans are current & up to date.
• Updating & keepingdetailed case notes for all homes, including clear documentation.
• Developing, implementing,& monitoring maintenance of Northern Care Program Home Care binders.
• Review monthly reports& bi-weekly file records for each home, monitor for concerns or areas ofimprovement.
• Review program memos &directives with House Parents/Community Coordinators.
• Communicate to NorthernCare Program Supervisor the observed training needs for House Parents, Support& Respite Workers.
• Regular travel to Communityand overnight stays in Community is a requirement of this position.
• Ability to lift and carryitems up to a minimum of 50lbs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent ispreferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in front lineCase Management.
• Knowledge of Community Based resources & how toaccess them.
• Knowledge in the areas of addictions, attachment,mental health & trauma & how it impacts families.
• Knowledge of the Child & Family Services (CFS)Sector & Foster Care Legislation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding ofIndigenous perspectives, First Nations culture & traditional philosophies.
• Strong assessment skills & experience conductinginvestigations including gathering an analyzing information to implementappropriate actions.
• Experience developing & supporting a strong,respectful team-based approach to service delivery.
• Demonstrate knowledgeand/or understanding of First Nations perspectives, culture, and philosophies.
• Mustmaintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be resourceful with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively managemultiple priorities.
• Must have a clear child and adult abuse registrychecks, criminal record check with vulnerable sector search and Prior Contact Check,required.
• Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with asatisfactory driver abstract, required.