Child Protection Caseworker

CHILD WELFARE - JCFS CHILD PROTECTION WORKER (0.8)

WHO WE ARE:
Jewish Child & Family Service (JCFS) is a client-centred non-profit social service agency, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, offering a wide variety of supports. Our supports include, but are not limited to, Older Adult Services, Mental Health and Addictions Services, Child Welfare, and Settlement.

JCFS has a supportive work culture. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to our team, including a competitive salary, benefits, pension, mental wellness supports, and professional development opportunities. We offer ongoing skill development for our staff members. We are committed to community involvement and embed kindness and care into all interactions.

THE ROLE:
Providing protection and support services to children and families as per THE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ACT
- Managing a caseload effectively with adherence to client-centred care and legislated requirements
- Supporting Child Welfare Team with coordination and delivery of groups, prevention workshops, domestic violence training, et cetera
- Coordinating specialized services within Child Welfare Team including Foster Care, Adoption, and Domestic Violence Support
- Completing all reporting and administrative functions in a timely manner
- Establishing and fostering relationships with a variety of collateral community partners including schools, medical professionals, service providers, along with departments within JCFS
- Participating in training opportunities, along with child welfare and JCFS events and initiatives
- Other duties as assigned

YOUR FIT:

- Bachelor of Work (BSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or an equivalent degree plus experience
- 1 - 3 years of experience in a social services environment, with experience in a child welfare strongly preferred
- Expertise in delivering community programs and groups
- Expertise working within a trauma-informed lens, supporting victims of domestic violence, interacting with children and youth experiencing challenges, and the practice model utilized by the General Authority
- Proven experience with crisis management, non-violent intervention, and assessment of high-risk situations is an asset
- Excellent communication and problem-skills, with a proven ability to navigate competing priorities efficiently
- Understanding of The Child and Family Services Act, along with regulations and standards, and the General Authority Practice Model, and various standardized CFS assessment tools.
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license required, access to a reliable vehicle, and clean driver’s abstract
- Knowledge of the Winnipeg Jewish community is considered an asset
- Fluent in an additional language, such as Russian, Hebrew, French, or Spanish, is considered an asset

WE OFFER:

- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package, including vision, dental, and life insurance
- 12 sick days per year pro-rated
- 3 weeks vacation pro-rated
- Matching pension plan
- Subsidized parking
- Opportunity for position growth and enhancement through professional development
- And more

Please submit resume and cover letter by Friday, December 20th to: David Azuelos

Supervisor of Child Welfare

Jewish Child and Family Service

C200-123 Doncaster Street

Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2

Thank you to all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $38,000.00-$42,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 28 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Child Welfare: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- RSW? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-31
Expected start date: 2025-01-04