Child Care Support Worker

CCSW1 Child Care Support Worker 1

Regular/full-time

84 hours bi-weekly

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 4047

Salary(s):   CCSW1 $17.91 - $21.63 per hour

Closing Date:   April 21, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months.

The Child Care Support Worker is responsible for providing care and overall support of the children and teens residing in Emergency Placement Resources homes. They supervise the day-to-day functions of those in care to ensure that youth are maintaining a safe and healthy living environment. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to work shift work/flexible hours which includes days, evenings, overnights and weekends.
• Physically capable of performing the duties of the position including lifting up to 25 Kilograms or 55 pounds.
• Physically capable of completing Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
• First Aid and CPR "level C" certification.
• Must provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.
• Satisfactory Prior Contact Check.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience working with children in a supportive manner as a caring adult role model.
• Experience providing guidance, support and supervision to children  throughout their daily activities.
• Knowledge of child development and behaviour.
• Knowledge of the effects of abuse and neglect of a child.
• Ability to work with children and youth from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
• Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to assess various situations to determine the degree of risk to the clients and mitigate accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with children, co-workers and collaterals.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to document daily actiities and prepare written documents with accuracy in accordance to established regulations and guidelines.

Desired:

• Experience working with high risk/high needs children.

Duties:
Major duties and responsibilites include: providing quality care, support, and a safe comfortable home environment  to children with emotional and behavioral issues; supporting children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self concepts. Helping children meet their personal care needs, including personal hygiene, sensitively and appropriately; and resolving conflicts and settles disputes between children. Administering prescribed medicine complying with all medicine policies including storage and record keeping; organizing, scheduling and prioritizing daily routines and recreational activities. Advocating for and assists clients to access community resources; participating in the planning and adheres to children’s Individual Safety Plan. Following all of the branch’s financial (budget and petty cash) procedures; accompanies children to and from school, family visits, appointments and outings. 

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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