Emergency Placement Resource Coordinator

Emergency Placement Resource Coordinator

SP4 Social Services Worker 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Winnipeg Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 43712

Salary(s): SP4 $62,337.00 - $88,646.00 per year

Closing Date: February 16, 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).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular or term positions within the Province and will remain in effect for 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 the position of Emergency Placement Resource (EPR) Coordinator within Winnipeg Child and Family Services. The EPR Coordinator is responsible for the overall supervision and management of several licensed residential care facilities that operate twenty-four (24) hours, seven days a week. The EPR Coordinator ensures the safety and well-being of children placed in EPR by providing assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and closure services.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.
• Must possess a valid full class 5 Manitoba Drivers license and have access to a vehicle.

Qualifications: Essential:

• Post secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW preferred). Other combinations of education, training and related experience may be considered.
• Experience working with high risk children and youth in a residential care setting.
• Supervisory experience, including but not limited to scheduling, training, leading and performance management.
• Knowledge of the case management process including intake, assessment, implementation, evaluation and closure.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments and a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent problem solving and crisis management skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing demands within a high volume work environment.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to write correspondence and detailed reports for a variety of audiences.
• Effective verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and communities.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook) or similar software applications.

Desired:

• Ability to manage budgets including the allocation of funds and record keeping.
• Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act, and the Child and Family Services Standards Manual: Volume 2 Facility Standards ( i.e. Residential Licensing Standards).
• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French is considered an asset.

Duties: Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the EPR Coordinator is responsible for developing individual safety plans; serving as a resource for case managers; assisting in identifying and recommending long-term placement plans; building and developing teams; addressing operational matters related to expenditures, licensing and quality standards.

Apply to: Advertisement # 43712 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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