Social Worker (Family Service) - Full-time
Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill full-time Family Service Social Worker positions. Our mission is to support families as well as protect children. As a Social Worker in Brandon, Manitoba you would support families by providing a wide range of trauma informed services, such as child protection, voluntary services and services to children in the Agency's care. Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our staff appreciate a flexible schedule that supports personal wellness, competitive wages, robust pension and benefit plans. Our work culture exemplifies a team atmosphere with exceptional supervision and support from leadership. You will be provided a six week intensive orientation. Ongoing professional development opportunities along with adequate resources, including cell phone, and laptop are provided. For successful applicants deployed into Brandon-based positions, access to a vehicle for work use is required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Worker or Masters of Social Work, with requirement to register with the Manitoba College of Social Workers within first six month of employment (see https://mcsw.ca/ for more information; professional membership dues are reimbursed by the Agency);
- Related experience in the child welfare field is considered a definite asset, as well as knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act;
- Effective assessment, interviewing, relationship building, problem solving, organizational and advocacy skills;
- Knowledge of trauma informed practices, child development, separation and attachment issues, and social issues impacting parenting;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently without prompting;
- Active Manitoba Class 5 (5F) Driver's License, which is a condition of employment;
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry check, Criminal Record check, Prior Contact check and a Driver's Abstract check.
This posting will be open until suitable applicants are recruited for current Social Worker vacancies. Please express your interest in this position, or any other position that may result from this competition file, by way of cover letter, resume and three references to: Human Resources by emailing hr@cfswestern.mb.ca or by using the online submission button at: https://cfswestern.mb.ca/job/social-worker-career/.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals qualified and selected for an interview will be contacted.
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