Michif Child and Family Services Looking for Resource Development Worker at Portage la Prairie, MB Full Time

Michif Child and Family Services

Invites applications for

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT WORKER

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION

Classification: SP3/SP4, $26.96 – $34.72 / $29.73 – $41.23 per hour

Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day or 36.25 hours per week (FTE 1.0)

Competition Number: 2022004-RES-P

Location: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba

Reporting to the Resource Supervisor, the Resource Development Worker is responsible for the development of resources for families and children. The position will be responsible for developing and supporting a range of resources that include identifying residential resource needs, alternative care options, individual and group programming and support services to children and families both at home, as well as in care.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:
Conduct gap analysis of the continuum of care for residential services

Identifies residential resource/kinship needs for the Agency as a whole, and for specific communities within the province

Identifies residential resources within and outside the region

Provides written reports on various residential services

Recommends planning changes for existing residential/kinship resources and identifies solutions to address needs of children, youth and families based on best practices and evidence available

Recommends resource plans and opportunities

Coordinates the implementation and follow up of solutions as directed by the Resource Supervisor and in conjunction with Family Service Workers

Assists in establishing specific outcomes and deliverables to ensure effective resource utilization

Participates in establishing priorities for best practice and service reviews and providing input in the Agency’s planning and implementation of priorities

Participates in the development of new resources as appropriate and expands the network of skilled residential service providers

Maintains an overview of the region, as well as considers specific community needs, when recommending resources and solutions

Coordinate and participate in the adoption process

Complete all administrative and reporting requirements

Monitors service and best practice trends and recommends changes to resources and contracts based on needs of children and families

Review and analyze data to identify themes and issues within the resource community

Develop reference groups with front line staff: Supervisors, Coordinators, Workers

Maintain statistics and prepare data and write recommendation reports based on research and service usage data

Complete administrative requirements including file recording, forms and correspondence

Attend staff meetings

Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:
Education

BSW or BA and two years related experience, or a combination of education and five years related experience

Experience

Knowledge related to areas of substances abuse, family violence, child maltreatment, and child development

Strong oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated skills in areas of crisis intervention, abuse investigation and assessing high risk situations

Experience working with Metis and Inuit people

Access to a vehicle and possession of a valid Manitoba driver’s license as travel will be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to establish priorities and work effectively in a high volume and time sensitive environment.

Demonstrated understanding of Metis and Inuit culture and communities

Sound knowledge of computer skills using Microsoft office, e.g. Outlook, Excel and Word

Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information

Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment

Must be a permanent resident of Canada

Must have a current satisfactory employment record

Applicants will be required to produce satisfactory results of a Prior Contact Check prior to being selected for an interview.

Michif Child & Family Services offers a supportive and progressive work environment, competitive salaries, excellent benefits package and training opportunities.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Preference will be given to qualified Metis/Inuit/Indigenous applicants.

All applicants are encouraged to self declare in cover letter.