ONE TO ONE WORKER (CIRCLE OF LIFE)

ONE TO ONE WORKER (CIRCLE OF LIFE)

FULL TIME, PERMANENT

Competition #: MCFCS-OTO-2024.032

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day

Classification and Salary: HS1 $23.97 - $28.37 per hour

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Metis Child, Family & Community Services (MCFCS) Agency is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and provide culturally relevant community-based child protection and support services for Metis and Inuit people in Manitoba. Metis Child, Family and Community Services and our entire Métis CFS System is evolving and shifting our practices to be ready for the exciting changes that will be coming as a result of the new Federal Act. We have launched and expanded on some very important initiatives that include welcoming family to be at the center of our practice where they participate in planning and decision-making as we walk alongside them on their healing journey.

The Metis CART "Creating Authentic Relationships Together" Program (Metis CART) is a wraparound program that walks alongside parents who struggle with their relationship with substances and supports the family in ways that will allow their children to live with them safely.

Our Metis Connect Program has seen great success connecting children and youth to their extended families, community and culture as well as making it possible for parents to get the extra family/ community support they need to go home safely with their babies at birth and/or reunify safely with their children again. We believe in planning around the kitchen table rather than the boardroom table. This has also allowed our agency to expand its own Kinship Care program while meeting with families.

Come join our progressive agency to work alongside families with our All My Relations model of practice. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive pension and benefits, support continuing education and supportive work environment to name a few reasons to come join our family.

Position Summary

As a member of the Resource Development Department, the Circle of Life, One to One Worker provides short term one to one support to children and youth ranging in ages up to 18 years and presenting with a continuum of needs. The One to One worker mentors and teaches various strategies to the children and youth to address areas of concerns. Staff is responsible for engaging with the children and youth on both a one to one and group basis to address worries and areas for growth as indicated by the social worker. The one to one worker is responsible for providing safety, stability and goal oriented services and supports that result in positive outcomes for the children and youth.

Listed below is a summary of the qualifications and responsibilities of the position; complete job descriptions will be available to the successful candidate.

Main areas of Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Provide support services to children and youth.
• Work with children and youth using a relationship, strength based approach.
• Teach and support children and youth to set reachable and attainable goals to address areas of concern.
• Collaborate and communicate consistently with others involved with the youth to ensure that the goals are being actively addressed.
• Aligning resources.
• Establishes safety networks within the community for youth
• Writes reports, correspondence, incident reports and contact notes
• Deliver and deliver appropriate programming.
• Transport youth to appointments and events.
• Attend various meetings as required

Education and Experience

• Post-Secondary certificate, diploma or degree in Social Sciences.
• Current CPR and Emergency First Aid is an asset.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset.
• Two years’ experience working with ‘at-risk victims’ and vulnerable youth and/or young adults.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communities.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of the LGBTTQ* community and resources.
• Working knowledge of child development and behavior.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evenings) for visits and program delivery.

Prior to commencing employment the successful applicant will be asked to provide satisfactory results of a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Check and a Driver’s Abstract upon hire at their own expense. In light of long processing times for these checks we encourage applicants to apply early, as this will reduce wait times to begin employment. A valid Manitoba driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle are requisites as travel within and outside the city are required.

MCFCS offers a supportive and progressive work environment, competitive salaries, excellent benefits package and training opportunities.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants.

All are encouraged to self-declare in cover letter.

Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. August 1, 2024.