Resource Development Worker

at  Michif Child and Family Services

Michif Child & Family Services (MCFS) Agency is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and manage culturally appropriate community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba.

COMPLETE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Monitors service and best practice trends and recommends changes to resources and contracts based on needs of children and families
• Review and analyze data to identify themes and issues within the resource community
• Develop reference groups with front line staff: Supervisors, Coordinators, Workers
• Maintain statistics and prepare data and write recommendation reports based on research and service usage data
• Complete administrative requirements including file recording, forms and correspondence
• Attend staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• BSW or BA and two years related experience, or a combination of education and five years related experience
• Knowledge related to areas of substances abuse, family violence, child maltreatment, and child development
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated skills in areas of crisis intervention, abuse investigation and assessing high risk situations
• Experience working with Metis and Inuit people
• Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid Manitoba driver’s license as travel will be required.
• Able to establish priorities and work effectively in a high volume and time sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communities
• Sound knowledge of computer skills using Microsoft office, e.g. Outlook, Excel and Word
• Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment
  Prior to commencing employment the successful applicant will be asked to provide satisfactory results of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and a Driver’s Abstract upon hire at their own expense. A valid Manitoba driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle are requisites as travel is required.
  MCFS offers a supportive and progressive work environment, competitive salaries, excellent benefits package and training opportunities.
  We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Conduct gap analysis of the continuum of care for residential services
• Identifies residential resource/kinship needs for the Agency as a whole, and for specific communities within the province
• Identifies residential resources within and outside the region
• Provides written reports on various residential services
• Recommends planning changes for existing residential/kinship resources and identifies solutions to address needs of children, youth and families based on best practices and evidence available
• Recommends resource plans and opportunities
• Coordinates the implementation and follow up of solutions as directed by the Resource Supervisor and in conjunction with Family Service Workers
• Assists in establishing specific outcomes and deliverables to ensure effective resource utilization
• Participates in establishing priorities for best practice and service reviews and providing input in the Agency’s planning and implementation of priorities
• Participates in the development of new resources as appropriate and expands the network of skilled residential service providers
• Maintains an overview of the region, as well as considers specific community needs, when recommending resources and solutions
• Coordinate and participate in the adoption process