Kinship Care Worker at Metis Child, Family and Community Services — NeverHard
Kinship Care Worker at Metis Child, Family and Community Services in Tuxedo, Winnipeg. Skills: Case Management, Child Welfare, Communication, Cultural Competency, Interpersonal Skills. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Metis Child, Family and Community Services
Location
Tuxedo, Winnipeg
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Case Management
Child Welfare
Communication
Cultural Competency
Interpersonal Skills
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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.
KINSHIP CARE WORKER
In-Scope, Full-Time 12-Month Term Position
Competition #: MCFCS-KCW-2026.009
Hours of Work: 7.25 hours per day (evenings and weekends may be required occasionally)
Classification and Salary: SP3, $31.83-$42.02/ SP4, $35.11-$49.89
Location: Winnipeg MB
The Kinship Care Worker is responsible to develop, support and supervise kinship care resources for families and children. The incumbent will provide a range of services that deliver unique alternative care options, individual and group programming and other support as required to children and families, participate in ongoing planning for children; and participate in ongoing evaluation of program model and service delivery model. It is the responsibility of every position to provide, where requested culturally relevant service or assist with access to such service.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited university plus two years related experience working directly with foster and/or kinship families or
Master of Social Work degree from an accredited university plus two years related experience working directly with foster and/or kinship families or
Related social services degree from an accredited university, plus five years of foster and/or kinship family experience
Direct child welfare or front-line experience would be preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated understanding of Métis culture and communities
Good understanding of issues relating to the placement of children in alternate placement contexts and kinship placements
Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to be flexible with hours of work
Skills to deliver programs and support services to facilitate reunification
Ability to develop, support and license kinship care placement resources for children
Demonstrated ability to implement an inclusive model of care with a focus on the children, youth and their families
SAFE Home Study certification an asset
Experience with behavioural plans
Ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated research skills and communication skills
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