StreetReach Dispatch and Admin Support

SP2 Social Services Worker

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Child Protection, Child and Youth Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44734

Salary(s): SP2 $53, $65,023.00 per year

Closing Date: December 1, 2025

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 is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to women and Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar full-time and part-time, regular and term positions for 12 months.

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).

To be considered for this competition candidates, candidates are required to submit their résumé and cover letter to the Public Service Commission by email ), quoting competition and the position title in the subject line.

Duties:

The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring daily radio communications to ensure the safety of the StreetReach Winnipeg team, as well as maintaining statistics, notes, and files for both the StreetReach Winnipeg and Thompson programs. In addition, the incumbent will monitor youth and offender social media activity to help determine their whereabouts, identify connections between youth, and track exploitation trends within the program and across the province.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary education in the social services field. This may include a certificate, diploma or degree. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience within the social services field may be considered.
• Experience working with community agencies and programs in the Winnipeg area that provide support to exploited or high-risk children and youth.
• Knowledge of child sexual exploitation, addiction issues, and other relevant health, justice, and social issues.
• Knowledge of the provisions in The Child and Family Services Act and the Criminal Code of Canada related to exploitation, sexual assault, and child abuse offences.
• Knowledge and familiarity with common social media platforms and trends.
• Knowledge of the issues faced by Indigenous children and youth.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills to maintain reports and client files.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships with diverse audiences.

Desired:

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Prior Contact Check

Advertisement # 44734

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Winnipeg, MB , R3C 0C4

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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