StreetReach Dispatch and Admin Support

Manitoba Government; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government agency in Winnipeg is seeking an individual responsible for monitoring youth safety and communication for their StreetReach programs. Candidates should have educational background in social services and experience with community agencies assisting at-risk youth. Knowledge of child protection laws and social media trends is essential. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and requires legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Defined pension plan

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily radio communications for team safety.
• Maintain statistics and files for StreetReach Winnipeg programs.
• Monitor youth and offender social media activity.
• Track exploitation trends across the province.

Skills

Knowledge of child sexual exploitation

Excellent verbal communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Knowledge of social media trends

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in social services

Job description

Introduction

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).

Application Instructions

To be considered for this competition candidates, candidates are required to submit their résumé and cover letter to the Public Service Commission by email (), quoting competition and the position title in the subject line.

Duties

The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring daily radio communications to ensure the safety of the StreetReach Winnipeg team, as well as maintaining statistics, notes, and files for both the StreetReach Winnipeg and Thompson programs. In addition, the incumbent will monitor youth and offender social media activity to help determine their whereabouts, identify connections between youth, and track exploitation trends within the program and across the province.

Qualifications – Essential

• Post‑secondary education in the social services field. This may include a certificate, diploma or degree. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience within the social services field may be considered.
• Experience working with community agencies and programs in the Winnipeg area that provide support to exploited or high‑risk children and youth.
• Knowledge of child sexual exploitation, addiction issues, and other relevant health, justice, and social issues.
• Knowledge of the provisions in The Child and Family Services Act and the Criminal Code of Canada related to exploitation, sexual assault, and child abuse offences.
• Knowledge and familiarity with common social media platforms and trends.li>
• Knowledge of the issues faced by Indigenous children and youth.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills to maintain reports and client files.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships with diverse audiences.

Desired

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Prior Contact Check.