EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – (1) Two-Year Term Position

TITLE: Intake Worker –Nelson House Office (SP4)

Salary:  $58,254.00- $67,087.00 Annually.

Closing date:  March 24, 2021.

Job Summary

The Intake worker is responsible for gathering and screening information to determine whether Child & Family Services are necessary or appropriate.  The Intake Worker applies procedures when there is a request for services or a report that a child is or might be in need of protection.

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities

  • Assessing complaints of children alleged to be in need of protection as defined by the Child & Family Services Act, specifically including areas of sexual and physical abuse, neglect and parenting capacity:
  • Providing protection services to clients, including apprehending children and bringing matters before the court where necessary
  • Undertaking family and individual assessments
  • Providing therapeutic intervention to parents and children
  • Developing partnerships in the community and collaborating with other social services in a community based model of service
  • Preparing reports, correspondence and documents for internal and external use
  • Participating in case conferences, staff meetings and professional development opportunities both within and outside the agency

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Social Work, other combinations of education and experience will be considered
  • Knowledge and experience in applying therapeutic approaches with children and families
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent crisis intervention skills
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Proven ability to work as an integral member of a team
  • Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Demonstrated experience and skills in working with various ethnic/racial backgrounds with specific focus on the aboriginal issues
  • Must possess a valid Manitoba Driver’s License & be able to provide a clean  Child Abuse Registry/Prior Contact  & Criminal Record Check upon hire

Submit all Applications to: 

Anna Nadine Spence
Interim Director of Human Resources
anspence@ncnwellness.ca

Family & Community Wellness Centre Inc.
Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0
Phone:  204-484-2341
Fax:  204-484-2351