Social Worker jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Overview:
AOCFS is responsible for providing mandated services to families and children affiliated with Ontario First Nations communities primarily, but not limited to, Treaty areas 3, 5 and 9, temporarily or permanently living in Manitoba who require child welfare services. We provide crisis response and intake case services, as well as preventative programs and services. AOCFS’ goal is to promote and support the safety and wellbeing of children and families by providing culturally appropriate, strength based, preventative child and family services. AOCFS acknowledges our role in reconciliation as we support the inherent right of Indigenous communities to care for and ensure the wellbeing of their children. Our role as an ongoing service agency is to commit to the calls to action and ensure that we are always acting to end the multigenerational trauma perpetuated by the child welfare system.

Reporting to the Executive Director as a member of the Senior Management team, the incumbent is accountable for reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on information that contributes to agency compliance with mandated services in accordance with applicable legislation.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop and implement expertise in the area of Quality Assurance concepts and their subsequent application to supportively review compliance in relation to applicable Federal, Provincial and First Nation legislation, regulations, standards and protocols
• Review and analyze existing policies, processes, and procedures to identify emerging trends and issues
• In collaboration with the Director of Services, develop and implement service policies and procedures to enhance support for direct services and mechanisms for the ongoing collection and reporting of agency statistics
• Provide direct supervision and oversight of the Quality Assurance Assistant and File Room team
• Assist with the preparation of the Annual Report
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor of Social Work preferred, other degrees may be considered
• Incumbent must be eligible for registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers
• 5+ years of experience in the Child Welfare system
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Sensitivity and understanding of culture, language, and issues related to Indigenous communities
• A comprehensive understanding of Child Welfare Legislation, relevant standards and regulations
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications (Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously to meet deadlines
• Experience working with CFSIS and familiar with the Differential Response Model

Core Competencies for this role include: Communication; People Management; Professional Ethics; Problem Solving; Commitment; Collateral Focus; Initiative; Integrity & Reliability

This 18-month term position is to commence December 2026 with an end date of June 2028

All hiring is subject to satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Pay: $77,715.00-$97,670.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Describe your experience with First Nations' communities in Manitoba or Canada

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• child welfare: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person