Quality of Care Licensing Specialist

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a qualified individual for the role of Quality of Care Licensing Specialist in Winnipeg. This position involves ensuring safe environments for children in care and collaborating with community organizations. Candidates must have a relevant degree or diploma, along with effective communication and interpersonal skills. The role offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Benefits

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Disability insurance

Defined pension plan

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
• Experience working with children and families in a social service setting.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children and youth have safe environments during placements.
• Monitor performance of child care facilities.
• Collaborate with community organizations to support positive outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy evaluation knowledge

Child care experience

Education

Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences

Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Families is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a Quality of Care Licensing Specialist position located in Winnipeg.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity / paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

To be considered for this competition, candidates are required to submit a cover letter and their résumé, to the Public Service Commission by email (), please indicate the advertisement number and the position title in the subject line. This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

Conditions of Employment :

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Ability to travel within the City of Winnipeg limits and occasionally within the province.

Qualifications : Essential :

Post-secondary degree, in Social Sciences, Social Work, or a diploma in Child and Youth Care. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge of the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs.

Demonstrated understanding of theories and tools as they relate to evaluating services.

Effective verbal communication skills.

Effective written communication skills to write clear and concise correspondence to a variety of audiences including detailed reports.

Experience working with children and families in a social service setting to plan, coordinate or implement services.

Effective interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships within diverse work environments.

Ability to establish effective collaborative working relationships with government and non-government organizations.

Desired :

Experience of the operations or licensing of group homes.

Duties : Working as a member of the Placement Resources Unit team, a Licensing Specialist ensures that children and youth experience safe environments and high quality services during their child care facility placement. The Licensing Specialist supports child care facilities by monitoring performance, increasing accountability, and promoting effective system practices to meet the needs of children and youth living in child care facilities. The Licensing Specialist works collaboratively with community organizations and CFS agencies to identify challenges and engage sector resources to support positive outcomes for children and youth.