Community Service Worker

**Community Service Worker**:
SP4 Social Services Worker 4

TerM/Full-time

Department of Families

Regional Social Services, Community Services and Supports

Morden MB

Advertisement Number: 43403

Salary(s): SP4 $62,337.00 - $88,646.00 per year

Closing Date: October 14, 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 to fill a terM/Full-time vacancy in our Morden office.

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 are required to submit an Application Form for screening in addition to a resume. Note: Only those who submit an Application Form and resume will be considered. See below for further instructions.

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.

Desired:

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

**Duties**:

- Advertisement # 43403
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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