Foster Care Coordinator

SP4 Social Services Worker

Term/full-time

Department of Families

Rural and Northern Child and Family Services, Community Services and Supports

St. Pierre-Jolys MB

Advertisement Number: 44367

Salary(s): SP4 $64,210.00 - $91,312.00 per year

Closing Date: August 4, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.

An eligibility list may be established to fill current and future regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions throughout the province and if established will remain in effect for up to 12 months.

Rural and Northern Child and Family Services (RNCFS) is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to fill the position of Foster Care Coordinator (SP4) in St. Pierre-Jolys.

To be considered for this competition, candidates must submit a résumé and cover letter to the Public Service Commission by email at govjobs@gov.mb.ca**. Please include the advertisement number and position title in the subject line.**

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search

• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and participate in the after-hours stand-by rotation when required

• Must have and maintain a valid full stage class 5 driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work-related travel

• Must be able to travel on government business within the Province of Manitoba as required, including occasional extended and/or overnight travel

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences (Bachelor of Social Work preferred). Other combinations of education, training, and related experience may be considered.
• Experience in case management and in providing services to children, youth, and families, including assessment, planning, implementation (such as counselling), evaluation, and case closure within a social services environment.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent behaviour, including the ability to identify the effects of abuse and neglect.
• Experience in conflict resolution to effectively problem solve and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish, engage and maintain strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, high-demand setting.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare correspondence and detailed reports for a variety of audiences.
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate or deliver difficult messages or information to clients.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) or similar software applications.

Desired

• Knowledge of the Foster Care Licensing regulations and related standards.

Duties:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the generic Foster Care Coordinator for CFS is responsible for the delivery of foster care services within Eastman Area. Duties include placement needs assessment, recruitment, studies and licensing, orientation, training, support, and matching and coordination for emergency receiving resources, places of safety, foster homes, and specialized treatment homes. The incumbent will provide support to other programs within Rural and Northern Child and Family Services.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44367

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

To be considered for this competition, candidates are required to submit an Application Screening Form along with their resume and cover letter to the Public Service Commission by email at govjobs@gov.mb.ca**. Please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line.**

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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