Emergency Placement Resource Coordinator
SP3 Social Services Worker 3
Term/full-time
1 year 
Department of Families
Winnipeg Child and Family Service, Community Service Delivery
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 32805
Salary(s):  SP3 $49,817.00 - $64,153.00 per year
Closing Date: April 18, 2017
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 women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Introduction
A six month eligibility list may be created for similar regular, term, or full-time positions from this competition. The EPR Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision and management of several licensed residential care facilities that operate on a seven day a week twenty-four hours basis, ensuring that safety and needs of children placed in their shelters are met. The EPR Coordinator may be required to work evenings and weekends
Duties:
Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the EPR Coordinator is responsible for developing individual behaviour plans; serving as a resource for social workers; assisting in identifying and recommending long-term placement plans; building and developing teams; addressing operation matters related to expenditures, licensing and quality standards. A detailed position description is available upon request.
Qualifications:
Essential:
  • Post secondary education in social science or a combination of education and related experience may be considered.
  • Experience working with children and youth in a residential care setting.
  • Ability to supervise staff, including but not limited to scheduling, leading and managing performance.
  • Knowledge of case management (Intake, assessment, implementation, evaluation and closure).
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-systemic team.
  • Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft (Word and Outlook).
 
Desired:
  • Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act.
  • Ability to manage budgets including allocation of funds and record keeping.

Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
  • Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
  • Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check. 
  • Satisfactory Prior Contact Checks.
  • Valid driver's license, access to a car and ability to travel within the City of Winnipeg.
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 32805
Public Service Commission
Human Resource Services
608-330 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3C 0C4
Phone:  204-945-4394
Fax: 204-948-2193
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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