Social Work Assistant (Brandon) - Full-time
Position: Social Work Assistant (Brandon-based), Full-time permanent position
Posting Close Date & Time: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at midnight
Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba is accepting applications for a full-time Social Work Assistant to support Family Service Social Workers in strengthening family units through a variety of services, including direct in-home support, supporting therapeutic access, and providing parent education and mentoring. The successful applicant will work 36? hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday. The successful applicant must have access to a vehicle for work use and hold a valid Manitoba Class 5 (5F) Driver's License. Once completed the orientation period, the successful applicant will be provided a car allowance, which will be paid bi-weekly. This position is subject to a six-month probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the successful candidate will be eligible for permanent status in their role, and the ability to join the Agency's comprehensive benefits and pension plans; this includes a defined contribution pension plan where the employer and the employee contribute 7% each to the employee's future. This position falls within a Collective Agreement ratified between the Agency and MGEU (Local 461), with wages determined by the SWA salary scale.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a University degree in a social science, or a one-year certificate or two-year diploma in a social service-related field from an accredited College in Canada (ex. two-year Social Service Worker diploma from Assiniboine Community College);
- Comprehensive written and oral communication skills in English;
- Written and oral communication skills in a language other than English is considered a definite asset (ex. fluent in English and Spanish);
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently, under the guidance of a Supervisor and/or Social Workers;
- Solid understanding of child development, parenting, and family functioning;
- Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's License and the ability to use own vehicle for work use;
- Working knowledge, understanding and sensitivity for all cultures;
- Please refer to section below for additional requirements.
Additional Information:
- Successful completion of a Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Prior Contact Check, and a Driver's Abstract Check is required. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred for the Criminal Record Check; the Agency will pay for the other three security checks.
- Please include three references with your application. Two must be employment-related, one being your current or most recent supervisor. The third can be a personal or character reference. The Agency will not contact your references in advance of an interview.
- All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, and if successful, maintain eligibility throughout the employment period.
- We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please express your interest in this position, please send your up-to-date Cover Letter, Resume and three References to Human Resources at hr@cfswestern.mb.ca prior to the posting close date and time.
(This posting is also displayed on the Agency's website at: https://cfswestern.mb.ca/job/swa-brandon-2025/)
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