Southern Care Case Manager

Shawenim Abinoojii Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization based in Winnipeg seeks a Southern Care Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management services within a holistic circle of care. The successful candidate will facilitate pre-service orientations, conduct care planning meetings, and support Care Providers in delivering effective care. Applicants should possess a BSW degree and have strong conflict resolution, communication, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives is an asset.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and supporting a strong, respectful team-based approach to service delivery.
• Knowledge of Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.
• Must have clear Child Abuse, Adult Abuse, Criminal Record check (with Vulnerable Sector).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate pre-service orientation for new Care Providers.
• Conduct intake care planning meetings with guardian agency staff.
• Collaborate with guardian worker to deliver care plans for each child.

Skills

Conflict resolution skills

Communication

Organization

Team skills

Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives

Education

BSW degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

COMPETITION # 2025-025 POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Southern Care Program Manager, the Southern Care Case Manager will be responsible for providing support to the Sacred Care homes. The Southern Care Case Manager will work within a team that serves to provide comprehensive case management services within a holistic circle of care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate pre-service orientation for new Care Providers.
• Establish a positive and supportive relationship with Care Providers, youth in the homes, and the support team through being a regular visitor to the home and maintaining ongoing communication by phone and via email.
• Conduct intake care planning meetings with guardian agency staff and Care Providers and conduct regularly scheduled care planning update meetings.
• Based on your ongoing awareness of and connection to the homes, complete ongoing care home documentation and assess and complete required licensing documentation:
  • Home Studies and Foster Home License Applications, as needed.
  • Annual Reviews.
  • Addendums, as needed.
  • Foster Care Licensing Closures, as needed.
• Maintain an accurate understanding of the services provided in each home and effectively communicate with the Program Manager and guardian agency.
• Collaborate with guardian worker in delivering care plans for each child and/or family, while remaining focused on child’s wholistic needs.
• Collect and review monthly reports and incident reports for each home, identify challenges and strategize with the home and care teams to implement solutions.
• Liaise with Care Providers to ensure information is effectively communicated.
• Communicate to Program Manager the observed training needs for House Parents, Support & Respite Workers, and find those training opportunities.
• Contribute to organization committees based on your personal and professional experience and goals.
• Regular travel is required for this position (Winnipeg and surrounding areas) – travel and accommodation provided.
• Ability to lift and carry items to a maximum of 50lbs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BSW degree or equivalent (similar education and experience working in the field will be considered).
• Knowledge in the areas of the impacts of colonization and intergenerational trauma.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services (CFS) sector and legislation.
• Good understanding of foster care standards and related licensing paperwork.
• Demonstrate knowledge and/or understanding of Indigenous perspectives, First Nations culture and traditional philosophies.
• Experience developing and supporting a strong, respectful team-based approach to service delivery.
• Experience working with families and navigating complex situations.
• Must have a clear Child Abuse, Adult Abuse, Criminal Record check (with Vulnerable Sector), and Prior Contact Check.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, word processing (MS Word), Spreadsheets (Excel), E-mail (Outlook) and Internet.
• Excellent communication, organization, problem solving and team skills.
• Ability to speak Anishinaabe is an asset.
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle; satisfactory drivers abstract provided annually.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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