Emergency Placement Resources (EPR) Coordinator
SP3 Social Services Worker 3
Term/full-time
1 year maternity leave
Department of Families
Winnipeg Child and Family Services/Emergency Placement Resources (EPR)
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 34181
Salary(s):
SP3 $50,309.00 - $64,796.00 per year
Closing Date:
July 30, 2018
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 eligibilty may be created for similar full-time term and regular positions in EPR and will remain in effect for six months.
Introduction
The Emergency Placement Resources (EPR) program provides resources in several licensed residential childcare facilities that operate on a seven days a week, 24 hour basis for the 17 child welfare agencies that are mandated by the four authorities.
Duties:
Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Emergency Placement Resources (EPR) Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision and management of licensed residential childcare facilities within the Branch's short term emergency resources program. The EPR Coordinator ensures that the safety and needs of children placed in their shelter are met, by providing supervision to all shelter staff. The EPR Coordinator is responsible for developing individual behaviour plans for the children placed in their assigned shelters, as well as being a resource to placing social workers to assist in identifying and recommending long-term placement plans, by assessing and identifying specific needs of the child. The EPR Coordinator supervises, builds and develops unit teams to address the operational matters related to expenditures, licensing, and quality standards, and ensures adequate staffing ratios are in place. The EPR Coordinator may be required to work evenings and weekends
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
- Experience supervising staff, including but not limited to scheduling, managing performance and providing direction
- 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
- Experience managing budgets, including allocation of funds and record keeping
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Records, Child Abuse Registry, Adult Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Checks
- Valid drivers license, access to a car and ability to travel within the City of Winnipeg
Apply Now:
Advertisement # 34181
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
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
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Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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