Southeast Child & Family Services
Published
October 9, 2024
Location
Little Grand Rapids, Manitoba
Category
Job Type
Department
Little Grand Rapids Community Team
Job Order Number
43336
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Salary/Wage
$69,004.27 - $93,676.30/Salary
Position Type
Term

Description

COMPETITION #                         2024-090R

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE         40030

POSITION TYPE                           TERM (March 2025), FULL-TIME

The Community Supervisor assumes a leadership role as part of a team dedicated to strengthening client services and to develop effective staff and work teams in the area of program and service co-ordination, reporting, operational planning and community liaison services to the designated Southeast First Nation Community.

RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Oversees the program/case management process within the Unit by providing staff with consultation, direction, and monitoring on a daily basis, and ensures key deadlines and responsibilities are adhered to.
  • Establishes an understanding of community values, strengths, and concerns; and works collaboratively with other community services and collaterals to achieve program and service objectives.
  • Contributes to plans for improvement of service delivery for the program and services unit and participates in developing new services or approaches.
  • Mentoring and advising staff with challenging caseloads (including Intake, Child Protection, Family Enhancement and Family Service delivery); de-escalating conflict while providing resolution; and, gaining the cooperation of others in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Participates with Human Resources in the recruitment and selection process; maintains and upgrades staff competencies through professional development and training opportunities; and, provides guidance for Agency policies to be adhered to.
  • Other duties as may be assigned by the Community Director.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
  • A minimum of five (5) years experience in front-line case management with Children-in-Care and families.
  • Experience conducting investigations including gathering and analyzing information to implement appropriate action(s).
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of and familiarity with:
    • Indigenous culture and an understanding of the rural cultural environment
    • The Child and Family Services Act; The Adoption Act; An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth, and families; Indigenous child welfare practices; First Nations history; and colonization
    • Crisis intervention; child protection investigations; assessment of high-risk situations to determine appropriate response times
    • Substance abuse; family violence; child abuse/neglect; grief and loss issues; and community resources
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (specifically to documentation and report writing).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CFSIS and IM.
  • A valid driver’s license; a reliable vehicle.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record; Child Abuse Registry; and Prior Contact Checks.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to employerrep@abcentre.org.

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