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Family Enhancement Worker

Employer: West Region Child & Family Services Inc.
Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026
Closes: Friday, March 6, 2026
Job Location: Ebb & Flow First Nation
Job Type: Full-Time Position

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Community Based Team Supervisor and working in conjunction with the Regional Family Enhancement Coordinator, the Non-mandated FE Worker will be responsible to work as part of the child and family service team in delivering a community-based model of Prevention and Family Enhancement Programming.

Duties Include:

  • Planning, developing and implementation, community-based prevention and family enhancement programs as related to child and family service needs of the community
  • Facilitating groups (days, evenings, and weekends depending on need) and establishing a close working relationship with other related services, networking with all community resources and programs.

Qualifications:

  • University Degree with at least two years directly related experience in Program Development and Delivery, preferably in First Nations Child and Family Services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
  • Must have a commitment to First Nations child and family services, community-based planning and service delivery.
  • Must have demonstrated knowledge of and appreciation for First Nations culture and aspirations
  • The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered an asset.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good administrative, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office

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 email to jobs@wr-cfs.org addressing;

Laureen Cote, FE Non-Mandated Coordinator,
WRCFS, Inc., P.O. Box 280, Erickson, MB, R0J 0P0

Deadline for Applications:

Friday March 6th, 2026

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

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