Permanency Planning Worker
SP4 Social Services Worker 4 (SP4)
Regular/full-time 
Department of Families
Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43016
Salary(s):  SP4 $62,337.00 - $88,646.00 per year
Closing Date: July 7, 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).
This competition is designated for Indigenous people and visible minorities. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Introduction
Winnipeg Child and Family Services (WCFS) provides a comprehensive continuum of child protection and family support services in Winnipeg in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act.  We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Permanency Planning Worker.  The Permanency Planning Worker (case manager) is responsible for providing case management services and functioning as a guardian to a caseload of permanent wards, which includes the full range of permanency planning services up to and including adoption. The position offers reliable and full time employment with a defined pension plan. The Manitoba government also provides an excellent benefits package which includes extended health, health spending, dental, vision, long term disability, supportive employment, sick leave, paid vacation and maternity/parental leave. Manitoba provides ongoing professional and educational development for its employees. 

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Must possess and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
  • Must provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.
  • Must have a valid a Class 5F Driver's License and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel within Winnipeg as needed. 
  • Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact Check.
Qualifications:
Essential:
  • Post secondary in Social Sciences (Bachelor of Social Work preferred) other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • Case management experience working with children and families which includes, assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and closure.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and establish working relationships with children, youth and families as well as with professionals and collaterals in the community to coordinate community resources for children, youth and families.
  • Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced team environment.
  • Excellent conflict resolutions skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize workload demands with time sensitive deadlines.
  • Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate information to all levels of the team and organization. 
  • Excellent written communication skills with the ability to create a variety of documents and reports for various audiences. 
  • Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Desired:
  • Knowledge of child development.
  • Knowledge of the Manitoba definition of permanency.
  • Knowledge of Family Finding principles and practice.
  • Knowledge of Adoption Services.
Duties:
The Permanency Planning Worker (case manager) establishes and maintains effective working relationships with children, families, advocates and service providers/agencies often under challenging circumstances. Duties include developing service and care plans that promote permanency for children and youth in accordance with the Manitoba Definition of Permanency, support meaningful connections to significant others in the child’s/youth’s support network, and provide the necessary care and services to ensure the safety and well-being of children so they can develop to their full potential. The Case manager engages birth family, extended family, network members and community partners to plan for and with children and youth.  The case manager is also responsible to ensure that timely transitional planning occurs with youth and their support networks in order to facilitate the youth’s successful transition to adulthood. 
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 43016
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone:  204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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