Social Worker

St.Amant

. Support Jordan’s Principle, ensuring First Nations children receive timely access to essential public services .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeWinnipeg • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in social work services for children with disabilities, utilizing family-centered and ecological approaches to conduct assessments, develop service plans, and provide crisis counseling. Proficient in interdisciplinary teamwork and maintaining compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

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Bachelor Of Social Work (BSW)Family-Centered ModelSocial/Family AssessmentsCrisis Counseling SkillsKnowledge Of CFS Act

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Hard Skills

Service PlanningIntervention StrategiesDocumentation Using Standardized ProtocolsGroup InterventionsAssessment Of High-Risk SituationsKnowledge Of Disability ServicesChild Development KnowledgeQuality Improvement ConceptsProblem-SolvingCaseload Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal Communication SkillsProfessional Trust Relationship BuildingPositive Client-Focused AttitudeEmotional StabilitySelf-Direction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeInterdisciplinary Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Registration With Manitoba College Of Social WorkersNVCICPRFirst AidCriminal Record CheckVulnerable Sector ScreeningAdult Abuse Registry CheckChild Abuse Registry CheckPrior Contact CheckOccupational Health Checks

Industry Keywords

Developmental DisabilitiesMental DisabilitiesIndigenous CommunitiesPublic ServicesFamily RelationshipsVulnerable Persons LegislationPHIACrisis InterventionSupportive CounselingFlexible Work Hours

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Jordan’s Principle, ensuring First Nations children receive timely access to essential public services
Provide social work services to children with disabilities and their families
Conduct social and family assessments using ecological and family-centered approaches
Develop service plans, interventions, goals, timelines, and transition plans
Provide supportive, adjustment, and crisis counseling
Identify high-risk situations and respond appropriately
Access or develop formal and informal supports and resources
Develop and conduct specialized group interventions and document outcomes
Organize, chair, and conduct meetings
Provide interdisciplinary services in clinical, educational, or living settings
Maintain an active caseload and evaluate service outcomes
Work within direct, mediated, and consultative practice models
Document plans and interventions accurately and promptly using standardized protocols
Provide education and training in public forums
Travel regularly by car, plane, or boat to Indigenous communities throughout Manitoba, including possible overnight stays in remote northern communities or longer workdays
Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams while supporting St.Amant’s mission and values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree from an accredited university
Must be eligible for and maintain registration with the Manitoba College of Social Workers, including prescribed continuing education requirements
A minimum of 2 years social work experience in developmental disabilities is preferred and is an asset
Must possess a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a vehicle
Demonstrated knowledge and experience using a family-centered model of service provision
Knowledge and experience with disability services, developmental disabilities, mental disabilities, children, and families
Knowledge of CFS Act, Vulnerable Persons Legislation, PHIA, Manitoba abuse identification/reporting guidelines
NVCI, CPR, and First Aid are assets
Expertise in social/family assessments using an ecological and family-centered approach
Knowledge of psychosocial/environmental factors in chronic disability and intervention strategies
Knowledge of child development, family relationships, and dynamics
Ability to prepare interventions, define goals, problem-solve, access supports, define timelines, and plan transitions
Ability to establish professional/trust relationships with clients
Demonstrated supportive, adjustment, and crisis counseling skills
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to high-risk situations
Working knowledge of service systems and formal/informal supports
Ability to accurately and promptly document plans and interventions using standardized protocols
Strong positive interpersonal communication skills
Ability to develop and conduct specialized group interventions and document outcomes
Ability to organize, chair, and conduct meetings
Ability to practice interdisciplinary teamwork
Ability to maintain an active caseload involving assessment, service planning, interventions, and outcome evaluation
Ability to work within direct, mediated, and consultative practice models
Ability to recognize clinical limitations and seek consultation
Ability to prioritize, structure, and manage caseload scheduling
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide education and training in public forums
Knowledge of Quality Improvement concepts and ability to implement them in a complex environment
Positive, energetic, self-directed, and client-focused
Ability to travel and work flexible hours
Ability to work in a Microsoft Office environment
Emotional stability and professional presentation
Physical ability to perform the duties
French/English proficiency is an asset
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Prior Contact Check required as a condition of employment
Occupational Health checks, including confirmation of immunization or immunity to specific communicable diseases, required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Dental Plans
Life Insurance Plans
Long Term Disability
Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan
Employer-Matched Pension Plan
Travel incentives for overnight stays in remote communities
Reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process