Job Description

Service Assistant

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SP1 Social Service Worker 1


Regular/full-time


Department of Families


Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery


Winnipeg MB


Advertisement Number: 44616


Salary(s): SP1 $50,763.00 - $60,692.00 per year


Closing Date: October 26, 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 is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition 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 and will remain in effect for 12 months.



Candidates are required to submit a cover letter along with their resume (in Word or fillable PDF format only).


Winnipeg Child and Family Services (WCFS) provides a comprehensive continuum of child protection and family support services in Winnipeg in accordance with The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Service Assistant. Winnipeg Child and Family Services partners with community to provide supportive and preventive services to families; provides protection services to children at risk of abuse and neglect; develops and provides basic and specialized placement services to meet the needs of children in care; provides preservation and reunification services to families; and provides adoptive and post-adoptive services along with guardianship responsibilities to children, youth and families when reunification is no longer an option.


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Checks including vulnerable sector check, Child Abuse Registry, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check Must have a valid Class 5 Manitoba driver's licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within Winnipeg

Qualifications:

Essential

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Related social services Diploma and/or combination of education and experience working in a social services environment. Experience providing direct support services to children and families. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and establish working relationships with children and families. Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Effective problem solving skills. Ability to work with a culturally diverse population. Ability to work within a team environment. Excellent written communication skills. Excellent verbal communication skills. Experience using in Microsoft office: Word, Outlook and Excel.

Desired

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Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act.

Duties:


Reporting to the unit Supervisor, the Service Assistant is a member of the Family Services team providing assistance to the case manager in the performance of their duties. Under the direction of the Child and Family Services Worker and the supervisor the Service Assistant provides a variety of support services, directly and indirectly to families and children in care within the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act. The incumbent will also provide program support to the unit.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44616
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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