Overview
Position: Transitional Planning (TP)/Post Majority Support Services (PMSS) Case Management Coordinator (South)
One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
The Transitional Planning PMSS Case Management Coordinator [TP/PMSS CM] works in the urban Transitional Planning PMSS Program, part of the Winnipeg Service Delivery Office. The TP/PMSS CM leads the Transitional Planning—PMSS Case Management team in the south, which serves youth aged 15-26 in preparing for adulthood, independent living, and leaving care equipped for success.
The Transitional Planning PMSS Case Management Coordinator [TP/PMSS CM] should be knowledgeable in the applicable legislation and federal funding streams, the incumbent can work with young persons to determine their needs and use Agency policy and practices case management plans to assist in successful transitions from care to adulthood.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise the TP/PMSS Case Management Workers
• Coordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services for the TP/PMSS Program
• Management of all aspects of case management for the Program.
• Identifying and assisting in the implementation of training needs and initiatives
• Establish and maintain a permanency planning framework for the youth participants.
• Collect data and statistics for the program in the required form.
• Other related duties as negotiated.
• Working knowledge of the CFSIS database is an asset.
Qualifications:
• A post-secondary degree in Social Work or other designation, or a combination of education, work experience, and lived experience, may be considered.
• Four (4) years of progressive-related experience working with families in a supportive manner.
• Demonstrated understanding and appreciation for issues and concerns of Indigenous peoples within a child welfare environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
• The ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Experience working in or living in Northern First Nations communities is an asset.
• Ability to speak and write Cree or Denesuline an asset.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced, community-based, child welfare environment
• Confidential environment with access to highly sensitive information
• Background checks must meet Agency minimal acceptable standards