Supervisor (Child & Family Services) – Opportunity

Fisher River; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher River is seeking a Supervisor for Child & Family Services to lead the Protection – Prevention team in Winnipeg. You will oversee case plans, guide FSWs, and ensure compliance with provincial standards and the Child and Family Services Act. Travel may be required.

The role requires a social work degree with supervisory experience, knowledge of CFSIS, and strong management and communication skills. A driver’s license and reliable vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work degree is required with three years’ supervisory experience.
• Must know the Child & Family Services Act and related regulations.
• Must be proficient in CFSIS (Child & Family Services Information System).
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the FSW has a case plan including goals, time frames and review date documented for all cases.
• Provide guidance on all cases and complete case management forms.
• Submit special rate assessments and requests to the Special Rate Committee in a timely manner.
• Assist FSWs in resolving program or family conflicts and ensure a suitable plan is developed.
• Attend case conferences and court proceedings with FSWs and agency staff as required.
• Oversee daily operations of protection and prevention unit and supervise FSWs.
• Review and approve family support plans and related arrangements within two weeks of documentation.

Skills

Management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

CFSIS

Education

Bachelor of Social Work degree

Master of Social Work preferred

Job description

Supervisor (Child & Family Services) – Opportunity

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Competition No: 2026-01
Position: Supervisor
Position Conditions: Term Position until March 31, 2027 – With Possible Extension
Department: Protection – Prevention
Reporting: Executive Director
Location: Winnipeg Office – 765 Portage Avenue
Closing Date: Until Filled
Submission Process:
Intertribal Child & Family Services
Fisher River Box 358 Koostatak, MB R0C 1S0
[e-mail] (email) OR 1-204-645-3065 (fax)

Complete application consists of a cover letter, resume, three (3) references from the most current supervisors, current criminal record check, Child Abuse Registry check, and Prior contact check.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Master of Social Work preferred
• Must have a Bachelor of Social Work degree with three years’ experience in supervisory capacity
• Must have working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act, the Authorities Act, and related Regulations and Standards
• Must know current changes to the Child and Family Services system including Bill C92
• Must have excellent management, verbal, written, and organizational skills
• Must be proficient in CFSIS (Child & Family Services Information System)
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle as travel is required and must continue to possess as condition of employment

Specific Job Duties (but not limited to):

• Ensure the FSW (Family Service Worker), has a case plan including goals of service, time frames and review date is documented and on file for all new and existing cases.
• Provide guidance and direction on all cases, complete case management forms, and place in case management binder.
• Ensure special rate assessments and requests from FSWs are completed appropriately and submitted on a timely basis to the Special Rate Committee.
• Assist FSWs with resolving program and/or family conflict. Ensure the FSW has developed a suitable plan with the family that has addressed the conflicts/issues.
• Attend case conference meetings and court proceedings with FSWs and other agency staff as required and/or requested.
• Ensure FSWs adhere to Provincial standard of monthly CIC face to face contacts and required forms are completed and entered on CFSIS in a timely basis.
• Ensure quarterly (90) day reviews are completed and placed on files.
• Maintain and update monthly case lists, CFSIS and hard copies as required.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the protection and prevention unit including the supervision and discipline of all FSWs that may be assigned within the team.
• Review and recommend approval for family support plans, voluntary placement agreements, homemakers, and daycare arrangements within two weeks of receiving documentation.
• Review, approve and/or deny request for leave, travel claims, time sheets for FSWs
• Ensure all services provided follow Provincial standards, regulations and the Child and Family Services Act of Manitoba for Fisher River
• Travelling may be required to complete job duties
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management

Salary will be negotiable based on qualification

We thank all who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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