Child And
Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network
Employment
Opportunity—Competition # 239
The Child and Family All Nations
Coordinated Response Network (ANCR) provides centralized, essential services in
five key program areas that relate to the delivery of comprehensive and
coordinated child and family services in the City of Winnipeg. The five
program areas encompass crisis response services, intake case services, abuse
investigations, community programs and emergency placements.
ANCR is generally the first point
of contact with the child and family services system. The ANCR office is
accessible 24 hours a day/7 days per week, with a common telephone intake
service. ANCR handles both emergency and non-emergency calls, where fully
qualified staff performs the initial assessments and, depending on the
situation, either deal with the call directly, or refer callers to appropriate
services.
POSITION: Intake Social Worker — Full Time
Term from December 2009 to December 29, 2010
LOCATION: 835 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
CLASSIFICATION: SP4
SALARY: $25.93 — $35.95 per hour
CLOSING DATE: October 18, 2009
QUALIFICATIONS:
ν The
successful candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work.
ν Minimum
two years child welfare social work and intake experience; or an equivalent
combination of education/experience.
ν Knowledge
of substance abuse, family violence, child development, child abuse/neglect and
community resources is required.
ν Demonstrated
skills in areas of crisis intervention, abuse investigation and assessing high
risk situations which may require immediate response.
ν Knowledge
and understanding of multicultural issues and demonstrated skill working cross
culturally.
ν Excellent
organizational, computer, oral and written communication skills required with a
demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, establish
priorities and work effectively in a high volume and time sensitive
environment.
ν A
valid driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle for business purposes
are required.
ν Applicants will be
subject to satisfactory criminal records, child abuse registry and Prior
Contact checks.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will
assess and respond to child welfare referrals. Response includes
telephone screening and assessment as well as emergent and non-emergent
fieldwork. Duties include risk assessment, child protection
investigations, crisis intervention, apprehension and appropriate placement of
children at risk. Additional duties include gathering information and
making referrals to collateral organizations. Incumbent will provide
counselling to families and children in crisis, as well as, ensure accurate
completion of all required documentation.
As this position is Aboriginal
designated, applicants are encouraged to self-declare.
Your cover letter and resume must
clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit your resume
with cover letter and competition number to:
Human Resources
Child and Family All Nations Coordinated Response Network
835 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 0N6
FAX: 944-4600
email: ancr-hr@gov.mb.ca
We thank all who apply, only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
ANCR is an equal opportunity
employer.
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