Community Service Worker

at  Manitoba Government

COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER

SP4 Social Service Worker 4
Term/full-time
Department of Families
Regional Social Services, Community Service Delivery
Winnipeg MB
Advertisement Number: 43407
Salary(s): SP4 $62,337.00 - $88,646.00 per year
Closing Date: October 6, 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/full-time, term/full-time, or part-time positions for the Regional Social Services branch for various work locations in Winnipeg and will remain in effect for 12 months; subject to staffing approval.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
This competition is to fill a term-fulltime vacancy in our Winnipeg office.
The Department of Families is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the Community Service Worker position.
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).
Community Living disABILITY Services (CLdS) is a program that offers a range of day and residential services aimed at providing adults with severe intellectual impairments the opportunity for independence in a community setting to the extent possible for each individual. The population served includes adults who are diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability and who require assistance to meet basic needs with regard to personal care or management of property. CLdS supports that are potentially available include residential and day services, protection services, and other related support services.
Children’s disABILITY Services (CdS) is a program with the goal of providing supports and services for families parenting a child with disabilities in their home and community. Services potentially available consist of case management, counselling, early intervention, respite services, summer supports, behavioural psychology and other professional services. Services are provided based on assessed need and resources available.
To be considered for this competition you must submit an application form. See below for further instructions.
Click here to access the application form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must have a valid Full Class 5 Manitoba driver’s licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba for government business.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and statutory holidays when required.
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.

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 in 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:

• Knowledge of the Children’s disAbility Services Program (CdS).
• Knowledge of the Community Living disAbility Services Program (CLdS).

Duties:
Reporting to the Community Social Service Supervisor (CSSS or the Disability Program Manager), this is a social services position within the Community Services and Supports Division of the Department of Families. The incumbent in this position provides case management services to individuals and/or families who are accessing services in the Community Living disAbility Services and/or Children’s disAbility Services programs. The incumbent is expected to work as a member of an established service delivery team and use sound independent judgement. The incumbent uses the professional application of social work theory and methods to deliver discipline-based services and intervention strategies to individuals and families through the following steps of the case management process.