Unit Supervisor, Winnipeg Service Delivery Office

Position: Unit Supervisor
One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
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
Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Closing Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-044 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba
Competition #2022-044
315 McGee Street
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7
Fax: 204-790-4455
Email: hr@awasisagency.ca
We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
**Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster
AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
Unit: Winnipeg Service Delivery Office (WSDO)
Location: 315 McGee Street Winnipeg, Manitoba