Supervisor, Family Support Programs

Métis Child, Family & Community Services (MCFCS) Agency is a mandated child and family services agency with the responsibility to administer and manage culturally appropriate community-based child protection and support services for Métis and Inuit people in Manitoba.  We have launched and expanded on some very important initiatives that have benefited those who need assistance to be able to move forward in their lives in a better, healthier way. Come join our progressive agency to work alongside families. 

SUPERVISOR, FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS

In-Scope, Full-Time 12-Month Term Position

Competition #:                      MCFCS-SFSP-2026.011

Hours of Work:                      7.25 hours per day

Classification and Salary:     SP5 $40.54 to $56.42 hourly

Location:                                Winnipeg MB

The Supervisor of Family Support Programs provides leadership and guidance to departmental staff ensuring the delivery of quality services to care-givers and families within MCFCS. The Supervisor of Family Support Programs’ primary responsibilities are to maintain and improve service delivery, manage unit workload distribution and scheduling, and implement all administrative, service and personnel policy and procedures within the unit. This includes developing, implementing and procedures and standards of practice, monitoring budgets, providing technical advice and supervision to staff. It is the responsibility of every position to provide, where requested culturally relevant service or assist with access to such service.

Education and Experience

• BSW plus five years of direct child welfare experience


• Post-secondary degree in social services, Youth and Child Care Development, or Applied Counseling plus seven years of direct child welfare experience


• Other degrees and experience may be considered


• RSW is an asset


• Current non-violent crisis intervention, ASIST, First Aid and CPR be an asset.


• 3+ years’ experience in working with youth and young adults in a social service capacity in a cultural aspect.


• Proven experience in developing strategic plans, operational plans and proposals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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  Demonstrated understanding of Métis culture.


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  Demonstrated leadership skills and supervisory experience.


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  Human relations skills, including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling and mediation skills for such purposes as influencing, persuading, motivating, or negotiating with others, and in dealing with highly sensitive issues.


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  Excellent communication skills including oral presentation skills, writing skills, listening and observation skills


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  Knowledge in Circle of Security and Family Service and Kinship care agreements.


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  Excellent organizational and time management skills


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  Ability to work collaboratively within a team, with other community and related service organizations to achieve Agency goals and objectives


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  Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information

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.  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 employer pension contributions, a wellness health spending account 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.

Deadline for Applications: 4:00 pm Friday, July 3, 2026