Advertisement Number: 43559

Salary(s):  SP4 $62,337.00 - $88,646.00 per year

Closing Date: December 8, 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, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions in Brandon and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Preference may be given to current employees of the Manitoba Public Service.

The Department of Families is seeking qualified individuals to fill regular fulltime Community Service Worker (SP4) positions in Brandon, Manitoba.  

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). 

To be considered for this competition you must submit an application screening form. Complete the application screening form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment. Note: You are not required to submit a cover letter, but may be asked to submit a resume, references, or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration. 

Click here to access the Application Screening Form

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in the social services field (BSW preferred).
• Case management experience in an integrated services environment that includes brief counselling, conducting assessments, service planning and coordination, resource development and follow-up.  
• Experience working with children with disabilities or vulnerable adults and their families, providing supports based on the individual needs of the participants.
• Experience conducting risk assessments with participants and their family members.
• Experience with crisis intervention and protection services.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to interact sensitively, respectfully and in a non-judgmental manner to resolve conflict effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills including with the ability to manage high-volume caseloads and competing demands within a complex and fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise initiative within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar software applications.

Desired:

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French.

Duties:

The Community Service Worker (CSW) for CLdS/CdS will participate in and often act as lead in a Service Coordination team which can include a wide array of social service agencies but not restricted to those associated with Health, Education, child welfare agencies, private non-profit agencies, Justice, Employment and Income Assistance (EIA) and Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC). The CSW is a liaison between families, advocates, other government and community-based agencies and the individuals you serve. You will use a family centered/person-centered approach to deliver discipline-based services and intervention strategies with individuals and families. The CSW is responsible for the coordination and delivery of support services including those that ensure delivery of protection services, support services, crisis management and the Substitute Decision Making process as per The Vulnerable Persons Living with a Mental Disability Act.

The work is fast-paced and challenging. You will assess, plan, implement and monitor services on behalf of children /families or vulnerable individuals. You will collaborate with other professionals, advocate for program clients, plan successful transitions to childcare, school system, residential placements, coordinate day activity programming, counsel program clients and represent CLdS/CdS to other stakeholders, the community and to families. CSWs are often required to assist with issues caused by domestic violence, trauma, disability, abuse, mental and emotional challenges, loss, addiction, homelessness and family breakdown. Developing the necessary supports and network of services that enable an individual to gain independence/reach full potential and strengthen their ability to function successfully, despite these challenges, is extremely rewarding.  As a CSW you will have a positive impact on families, children and clients’ life and their experiences moving forward.  

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