Metis Child, Family & Community Services (MCFCS) Agency is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and provide culturally relevant community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba. Metis Child, Family and Community Services and our entire Métis CFS System is evolving and shifting our practices to be ready for the exciting changes that will be coming as a result of the new Federal Act. We have launched and expanded on some very important initiatives that include welcoming family to be at the center of our practice where they participate in planning and decision-making as we walk alongside them on their healing journey.

The Metis CART "Creating Authentic Relationships Together" Program (Metis CART) is a wraparound program that walks alongside parents who struggle with their relationship with substances and supports the family in ways that will allow their children to live with them safely.

Our Metis Connect Program has seen great success connecting children and youth to their extended families, community and culture as well as making it possible for parents to get the extra family/ community support they need to go home safely with their babies at birth and/or reunify safely with their children again. We believe in planning around the kitchen table rather than the boardroom table. This has also allowed our agency to expand its own Kinship Care program while meeting with families.

Come join our progressive agency to work alongside families with our All My Relations model of practice. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive pension and benefits, support continuing education and supportive work environment to name a few reasons to come join our family.

UNIT ASSISTANT

FULL TIME, PERMANENT

Competition Number: MCFCS-UA-2024.028

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day

Classification and Salary: SP1 $24.58 - 28.68 per hour

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Unit Assistant (UA) supports Social Workers by assisting with the day to day activities/ coordination of casework duties, including direct assistance with children in care, youth and foster parents.

Listed below is a summary of the qualifications and responsibilities of the position; complete job descriptions will be available to the successful candidate.

Main areas of Key Responsibilities and Activities

The Unit Assistant's responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to: Emergency supervision of access visits, emergency transportation of CICs, accompanying Social worker on home visits, arranging meetings, conducting of face to face contacts, completion of background check documents, the assignment as an auxiliary worker for all cases in unit, conducting system searches (i.e. CFSIS, MK), retrieval of hard copies of documents from physical files, update / input information in agency case management system, completion of regular paper work (i.e. purchase orders, disbursements, processing of receipts, transfer summaries, etc.), take youth shopping, serving court documents, and other related duties as required.

Education

• Minimum of grade 12 education with at least 2 years certification/diploma or post-secondary education in the related field such as child and youth care, or related Human Service equivalent. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants may be considered who are near completion of their certificate/diploma.

Experience

• Demonstrated understanding of Métis and/or Inuit culture and communities.
• 1-2 years' experience in working with families/youth in a social service capacity in a cultural aspect.
• 2 years' experience in facilitating/conducting supportive groups.
• Experience and knowledge of culturally relevant practices, events, activities and traditions.
• Ability to teach and mentor children, youth and others about traditional practices and their significance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The Unit Assistant's qualification and skills may include but are not limited to:
• Experience working independently and in a team-oriented setting
• Effective interpersonal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated initiative, setting priorities and skills in time management
• Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communities
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment
• Case management experience (asset)
• Knowledge of services relating to children, youth and families
• Knowledge of documentation and records management practices
• Ability to communicate effectively

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.

MCFCS 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.

Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

All are encouraged to self-declare in cover letter.

Deadline for applications is 12:00 p.m. Friday June 28, 2024.