Alternate Care Worker

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Alternate Care Supervisor, the worker will be responsible for performing a variety of duties within the Alternate Care Unit. This is a one-year term position and is based out of the Winnipeg Sub office.

Duties Will Include:

• Foster home recruitment and development
• Foster home orientation
• Foster Parent training, workshops, and education
• Repatriation (intake)
• Identify and develop a network of Alternative Care resources, both regular and specialized
• Network and support to foster homes

Qualifications:

• BSW with at least two years related experience preferably in First Nations Child & Family Services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Must have a strong commitment to community-based service delivery
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and First Nations aspirations are essential.
• The ability to speak Ojibway would be considered an asset
• Good administrative and organizational skills
• Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of CFSIS is essential

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 the commencement of employment. Travel is required. A valid Manitoba 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 and cover letter by Fax: (204) 985-4079
or email to jobs@wr-cfs.org addressing:

Araceli Rios-Nowicki, BSW, Alternate Care/GGK Supervisor,
WRCFS Inc., 255 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 2B8

Deadline for Applications:

Thursday February 12th, 2026

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

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