iUnit Supervisor - Winnipeg Services Delivery Office #2024-072

Position: Unit Supervisor
One (1) Full-Time Term Position (to April 2025)

Reporting to Director of Winnipeg Services and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within a specific unit of the Winnipeg Service Delivery Office (WSDO) in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services. This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, self-management, critical thinking and problem solving.

Qualifications:
• BSW Degree
• 5+ years of experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of CFS legislation and issues
• Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS)
• Good assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting
• Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values
• Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset

Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced environment
• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 30% of the time
• Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle