(3) Urban Services Child & Family Services Workers; (1) Urban Services Family Enhancement Worker; (1) Intake Worker

West Region Child & Family Services, Inc. is a mandated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency responsible to provide a full range of services, including statutory services, voluntary services and prevention services to the children and families of its eight First Nations, residing on and off reserve. The purpose of the programs of WRCFS is to sustain, support, and enhance family and community life. The agency’s mission is to work with our First Nations people to protect First Nation children, in keeping with our core values.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Urban Services CFS Supervisor, the worker will be responsible to work as part of a team in delivering a full range of child and family services with emphasis on prevention and resource services as a frontline approach. Duties will include; the provision of a full range of statutory child welfare services that involves child protection; court work; case management; intake; on-call; advocacy; special needs, age of majority and the application of the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools when working with families.

Urban Services CFS/INTAKE Worker Duties will include:

• The provision of a full range of statutory child welfare services that involves child protection
• court work; case management; intake; on-call; advocacy; special needs, age of majority
• application of the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools when working with families.

Urban Services Family Enhancement Worker Duties will include:

• Provision of frontline voluntary child and family services, including intake and referral
• Assisting in the delivery of statutory services as required
• Planning, developing and implementation of community based prevention programs as related to child and family service needs of the community
• Provision of support services to children in care
• Facilitating groups, teaching parenting skills, establishing a close working relationship with other related services

Qualifications:

• BSW degree with two (2) years of child welfare experience, preferably in First Nations child and family services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Must have working knowledge of the CFS Act and a commitment to First Nations child and family services, community based planning and service delivery.
• Working Knowledge of Bill – C92 -“An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families” (Bill – C92)
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and aspirations are essential.
• The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and within a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must be able to respond to completing deadlines in a fast paced work environment
• Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Have familiarity with the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools, Intake & CFSIS.

WRCFS offers a supportive, progressive, and innovative work environment, competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and training opportunities. The successful applicant must provide WRCFS with a current Criminal Record Check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry check, Prior Contact check and Driver’s Abstract prior to commencement of employment. Travel is required. A valid driver’s license and access to means of reliable transportation for work is a condition of employment. Public Health Guidelines will apply.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience and training and according to Provincial pay scale.

How to Apply:

Please submit resume with cover letter by Fax: (204) 985-4079
or email jobs@wr-cfs.org addressing:

Lynda Okorafor, B. Sc., BSW, MSW, RSW, Urban Services Supervisor,
WRCFS, Inc., 255 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, MB., R3C 2B8

Deadline for Applications Is:

Tuesday June 17th, 2025

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

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