Community Service Worker

Overview

SP4 Social Service Worker 4 — Regular/full-time

Department of Families, Regional Social Services Northern Region, Community Services and Supports, Selkirk, MB

Advertisement Number: 45002 | Salary (SP4): $66,139.00 - $94,055.00 per year | Closing Date:
June 21, 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 drive 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 is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply; first consideration will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular, term, part-time and/or full-time positions in the Northern Region and will remain in effect for 12 months. Underfill may be considered for candidates who do not meet all essential criteria at a commensurate rate of pay. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter (Word or PDF only).

• The Community Service Worker (CSW) for Community Living dis ABILITY Services (CLdS) and Children's dis ABILITY Services (CdS) participates in, and often leads, a Service Coordination team that may include Health, Education and Early Childhood Learning, child welfare agencies, private non-profit agencies, Justice, Employment and Income Assistance (EIA), and Manitoba Supports for Persons with Disabilities (MSPD).
• Acts as a liaison between families, advocates, other government and community-based agencies, and the individuals served, using a family-centred/person-centred approach to deliver discipline-based services and intervention strategies.
• Coordinates and delivers protection services, support services, crisis management, and the Substitute Decision-Making process as outlined in The Adults Living with an Intellectual Disability Act.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and monitors services for children, families, or vulnerable individuals; collaborates with professionals; advocates for program clients; plans transitions to childcare, schooling, and alternate placements; coordinates day activity programming; counsels program clients; and represents CLdS/CdS to stakeholders, the community, and families.
• Addresses issues arising from domestic violence, trauma, disability, abuse, mental and emotional challenges, loss, addiction, homelessness, and family breakdown; develops supports and networks to enable independence and improved functioning.
• Positively impacts the lives of families, children, and clients, enhancing their experiences moving forward.

Essential

• Post-secondary education in the social services field (Bachelor of Social Work preferred). Foreign credentials require official assessment; if educated outside Canada, equivalency must be demonstrated.
• Case management experience in an integrated services environment including brief counselling, assessments, service planning and coordination, resource development and follow-up.
• Experience working with children with disabilities or vulnerable adults and their families; ability to tailor supports to individual needs.
• Experience conducting risk assessments with participants and families.
• Experience with crisis intervention and protection services.
• Effective verbal and strong written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact in a respectful, non-judgmental manner to resolve conflicts with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills; ability to manage high-volume caseloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar software.

Desired

• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in French.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Must have a valid Full Class 5 Manitoba…