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West Region Child & Family Services, Inc. is a mandated First Nations Child and Family Services Agency responsible to provide a full range of services, including statutory services, voluntary services and prevention services to the children and families of its eight First Nations, residing on and off reserve. The purpose of the programs of WRCFS is to sustain, support, and enhance family and ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ life. The agencyÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ mission is to work with our First Nations people to protect First Nation children, in keeping with our core values.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Alternate Care Supervisor the worker will be responsible for performing a variety of duties within the Alternate Care & GGK Unit. This position is based out of the head office at Rolling River First Nation and is a 1 year term position.

Duties Will Include:

• Processing all information with respect to foster care application
• Contact with RCMP/Abuse Registry and other agencies regarding care providers’ police, abuse and prior contact checks
• Opening and closing files related to foster care, adoption, and repatriation
• Tracking Statistics for the Alternate Care Department
• Provide support to the Alternate Care & GGK workers as needed
• Knowledge of the CFSIS system or willingness to learn
• Minute taking and photocopying for the Alternate Care Department
• Assisting with coordination of Foster Parent training, workshops, orientation, and foster parent appreciation
• Tracking of Place of Safety resources
• Sending out application packages to all people who request to foster
• Maintaining a filing system

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade XII (preference will be given to post secondary education).
• Knowledge and experience in computerized programs, i.e., Microsoft Office
• Clerical background and typing skills with a minimum of 50 words per minute
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Ojibway culture and aspirations are essential.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to speak Ojibway will be considered a definite asset.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills

WRCFS offers a supportive, progressive, and innovative work environment, competitive salaries, a great benefits package, and training opportunities. All applicants must be willing to submit to a Criminal Record check that includes a Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry check, Prior Contact check & DriverÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Abstract prior to commencement of employment. Travel is required. A valid driverÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ license and access to means of reliable transportation for work is a condition of employment.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience and training and according to Provincial pay scale.

How to Apply:

Please submit resume and cover letter by Fax: (204) 622-5248
or email jobs@wr-cfs.org addressing:

Marie Lavallee, BSW, RSW, Alternate Care/GGK Supervisor,
WRCFS, Inc., P.O. Box 280, Erickson, MB, R0J 0P0

Deadline for Applications:

Wednesday July 2nd, 2025

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

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