Child and Family Service Worker

SP4 Social Service Worker 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Division

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44828

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

Closing Date:
January 22, 2026

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 created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

All applications are reviewed following the closing date. Please submit only one application per six month-long posting period.

Candidates who are currently enrolled in post secondary education in Social Services, who will be graduating in the next six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

To be considered for this competition, candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter.

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child and Family Services Worker (case manager) is responsible for the full range of statutory child welfare services to families and children. The position establishes and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and families, and service providers often under difficult circumstances. At the full working level (SP4), the successful candidate will perform a range of duties that include: intake, conducting abuse investigations, developing case plans to ensure child safety, coordinating support services, working with collateral community agencies, assisting with after‑hour services to children and families.

You will play a key role in the management of protection, voluntary family service and child in care cases. A detailed position description is available upon request.

• Post secondary degree in social sciences (preferably BSW). Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognised Canadian assessment service ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or by Canadian Association of Social Workers at application)
• Ability to identify signs of child abuse and neglect
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise complex tasks/assignments in a high volume work environment with competing demands
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Effective written communication skills to write clear and concise correspondence to a variety of audiences including detailed reports
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate or deliver difficult messages or information to clients
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word and Outlook)

• Case management experience (including intakes, assessments, service coordination, counselling, and monitoring) in a social service setting, course practicum experience in a social service setting and/or knowledge of case management
• Experience working in a child and family services agency or social services agency
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act
• Knowledge and understanding of child development

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Prior Contact Check
• Must have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle with the ability to travel on government business within the Province of Manitoba

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