Social Work Assistant - Full-time

eBrandon; Brandon; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba in Brandon is seeking a full-time Social Work Assistant to support Family Service Social Workers, providing in-home support, aiding therapeutic access, and delivering parent education and mentoring. The term position runs until Friday, April 16, 2027, with a six-month probation and a car allowance after orientation.

Applicants must have a social science degree or related credential, English communication skills, and a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's

Qualifications

• University degree in a social science or a one-year certificate or two-year diploma in a social service field.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Ability to work independently under supervision.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's License and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support Family Service Social Workers to strengthen family units.
• Provide direct in-home support and assist therapeutic access.
• Deliver parent education and mentoring.
• Maintain documentation and work within agency standards.

Skills

Written English

Oral English

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Cultural sensitivity

Driver's license

Education

University degree in social science

Social Service Worker diploma

Certificate in social services

Job description

Position: Social Work Assistant (Brandon-based), Full-time term position until Friday, April 16, 2027

Posting Close Date & Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026 at midnight Competition Number: 22/26

Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba is accepting applications for a full-time term Social Work Assistant to support Family Service Social Workers in strengthening family units through a variety of services, including direct in-home support, supporting therapeutic access, and providing parent education and mentoring. This is a term position to commence as soon as possible and conclude Friday, April 16, 2027. This term position may conclude sooner than mid-April 2027, subject to a minimum two week notice period. The successful applicant will work 36.25 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday. The successful applicant must have access to a vehicle for work use and hold a valid Manitoba Class 5 (5F) Driver's License. Once completed the orientation period, the successful applicant will be provided a car allowance, which will be paid bi-weekly. This position is subject to a six-month probationary period. This position falls within a Collective Agreement ratified between the Agency and MGEU (Local 461), with wages determined by the SWA salary scale.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a University degree in a social science, or a one-year certificate or two-year diploma in a social service-related field from an accredited College in Canada (ex. two-year Social Service Worker diploma from Assiniboine Community College);
• Comprehensive written and oral communication skills in English;
• Written and oral communication skills in a language other than English is considered a definite asset (ex. fluent in English and Spanish);
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to work independently, under the guidance of a Supervisor and/or Social Workers;
• Solid understanding of child development, parenting, and family functioning;
• Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's License and the ability to use own vehicle for work use;
• Working knowledge, understanding and sensitivity for all cultures;
• Please refer to section below for additional requirements.

Additional Information:

• Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Prior Contact Check, and a Driver's Abstract Check is required. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred for the Criminal Record Check; the Agency will pay for the other three security checks.
• Please include three references with your application. Two must be employment-related, one being your current or most recent supervisor. The third can be a personal or character reference. The Agency will not contact your references in advance of an interview.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and if successful, maintain eligibility throughout the employment period.
• We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.