Job Description

Quality of Care Licensing Specialist

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SP3 Social Services Worker 3


Regular/full-time


Department of Families


Child Protection, Child and Youth Services


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 44361


Salary(s): SP3 $58,271.00 - $76,882.00 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.



Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.



The Department of Families is looking for a qualified candidate to fill a Quality of Care Licensing Specialist position located in Winnipeg.

The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).



To be considered for this competition, candidates are required to submit a cover letter and their resume, to the Public Service Commission by email (govjobs@gov.mb.ca), please indicate the advertisement number and the position title in the subject line. This competition is designated for Indigenous people. Only applicants who self-declare at the time of application will be eligible for further consideration.


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Ability to travel within the City of Winnipeg limits and occasionally within the province.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Post-secondary degree, in Social Sciences, Social Work, or a diploma in Child and Youth Care. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered. Knowledge of the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs. Demonstrated understanding of theories and tools as they relate to evaluating services. Effective verbal communication skills. Effective written communication skills to write clear and concise correspondence to a variety of audiences including detailed reports. Experience working with children and families in a social service setting to plan, coordinate or implement services. Effective interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships within diverse work environments. Ability to establish effective collaborative working relationships with government and non-government organizations.

Desired:

Experience of the operations or licensing of group homes.

Duties:


Working as a member of the Placement Resources Unit team, a Licensing Specialist ensures that children and youth experience safe environments and high quality services during their child care facility placement. The Licensing Specialist supports child care facilities by monitoring performance, increasing accountability, and promoting effective system practices to meet the needs of children and youth living in child care facilities. The Licensing Specialist works collaboratively with community organizations and CFS agencies to identify challenges and engage sector resources to support positive outcomes for children and youth.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44361
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

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


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