Family Support Driver

FSD Family Support Driver

Casual

48 Hour Bi-Weekly Guarantee

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 4032

Salary(s):   FSD $14.55 - $16.55 per hour

Closing Date:   November 24, 2022

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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Winnipeg Child and Family Services (WCFS) provides a comprehensive continuum of child protection and family support services in Winnipeg, Manitoba in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for Winnipeg Child and Family Services'  Family Support Programs which has a number of opportunities for casual and 48 Hour bi-weekly guarantee Family Support Drivers providing service within the city of Winnipeg. Winnipeg Child and Family Services partners with community to provide supportive and preventive services to families; provides protection services to children at risk of abuse and neglect; develops and provides basic and specialized placement services to meet the needs of children in care; provides preservation and reunification services to families; and provides adoptive and post-adoptive services along with guardianship responsibilities to children, youth and families when reunification is no longer an option.   

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check.
• Must provide a satisfactory Children's Aid Check (if year of birth is prior to 1985).
• Must be able to work flexible hours including, days, evenings and weekends.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position which may include reaching, bending and lifting up to 25 kilograms or 55 pounds.
• Ability to travel within the Winnipeg area.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, provide a clear driver's abstract and have access to a personal vehicle for work purposes.
• First Aid and CPR 'Level C' Certification.

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Experience working with children and families in a supportive manner.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving skills including the ability to exercise good judgement.
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to effectively handle emerging demands and complete service within specified time frames.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers and collaterals.
• Ability to treat information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with Microsoft Word and Outlook or other similar programs.

Desired:

• Ability to speak a second language, such as; French, Congolese, Somali, Rwandese and East Indian.

Duties:
Reporting to the Transportation Coordinator, the Family Support Driver position within the Family Support Program is responsible for safely driving newborns and children up to age 18 to family visits, medical appointments, school and daycare. The Driver must possess the ability to effectively communicate and relate to children, families, and care providers in a caring and supportive manner.  A full position description is available upon request.

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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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