Family Preservation

Family Preservation – Case Manager Off-Reserve (Winnipeg Office, 1313, Border Street) 2 Positions

Chemawawin Family Preservation is seeking applications for a full-time position of Case Manager, funded under the Family Preservation family and child services.

Under the direction of the Winnipeg Manager, the off-reserve case manager is responsible to coordinate all off-reserve requests (respite, services provided and other urgent needs) for Chemawawin Cree Nation families. The successful candidate of this position will; advocate, assess, navigate, and liaise for Family Preservation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifies family concerns and required supports for family and children in need.
• Provide case management and case planning.
• Provides child placement services within Nation community and with other family members, if alternate care is required.
• Works to maintain culturally appropriate and community connections for each child.
• Works collaboratively with team members, community services and other family services to build a network of family support services.
• Respond to assigned intakes in a professional and timely manner
• Complete all file recording, record keeping and other administrative duties
• Other duties relating to the position as assigned

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Health, Social Science, Human Services or equivalent.
• Ability and willingness to work with families, children and youth with disabilities.
• Experience working with First Nation Families and communities.
• Knowledge of community resources on and off reserve available to clients and their families
• Case management experience an asset.
• CPR and First Aid Certification an asset

• A highly motivated individual who is innovative and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

· Excellent knowledge and experience in Microsoft Word, Excell, Power Point and Outlook

• Excellent time management and facilitation skills.

• Ability to speak Cree is an asset
• Excellent verbal and listening communications skills are essential.
• Willing to submit random drug testing.

• Leadership skills, critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills.

• Valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and to travel.
• Must pass Criminal and Child Abuse Checks.

Please forward all resumes and cover letters, along with 3 references to either;

Keaton Thomas-Sinclair

Human Resources Coordinator

Chemawawin Cree Nation

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Robert Cook

Human Resource Consultant

Ininwak Solution