Overview
WRCFS is a mandated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency responsible to provide a full range of services, including statutory services, voluntary services and prevention services to the children and families of its nine First Nations, residing on and off reserve. The purpose of the programs of WRCFS is to sustain, support, and enhance family and community life. The agency’s mission is to work with our First Nations people to protect Aboriginal children, in keeping with our core values. Reporting to the Urban Services CFS Supervisor, the CFS & FE workers will be responsible to work as part of a team in delivering a full range of child and family services with emphasis on prevention and resource services as a frontline approach.
Urban Services CFS Duties will include;
The provision of a full range of statutory child welfare services that involves child protection
court work; case management; intake; on-call; advocacy; special needs, age of majority
application of the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools when working with families.
Urban Services Family Enhancement Worker Duties will include;
Provision of frontline voluntary child and family services, including intake and referral
Assisting in the delivery of statutory services as required
Planning, developing and implementation of community based prevention programs as related to child and family service needs of the community
Provision of support services to children in care
Facilitating groups, teaching parenting skills, establishing a close working relationship with other related services
Qualifications
BSW degree with two (2) years of child welfare experience, preferably in First Nations child and family services. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
Must have working knowledge of the CFS Act and a commitment to First Nations child and family services, community based planning and service delivery.
Working Knowledge of Bill – C92 -“An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families”
(Bill – C92)
Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and aspirations are essential.
The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and within a multi-disciplinary approach.
Must have good organizational skills
Must be able to respond to completing deadlines in a fast paced work environment
Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office
Have familiarity with the Structured Decision Making Assessment tools, Intake & CFSIS.
Company Information
Please submit resume with cover letter by Fax: (204) 985-4079 or email [email protected] addressing;
Verna McIvor, BSW, MSW, RSW, Urban Services Supervisor, WRCFS, Inc., 255 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg,
MB., R3C 2B8