SP5 Social Service Worker 5
Regular/full-time
Department of Families
Rural & Northern Child Family Services, Community Services and Supports
Steinbach MB
Advertisement Number: 45404
Salary(s): SP5 $76,409.00 - $106,329.00
Closing Date: June 21, 2026
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.
The Department of Families is seeking to fill the Program Manager position in our Steinbach office.
Duties:
Reporting to the CFS Service Director, the Program Manager has responsibility for overseeing the delivery of day-to-day services associated with the agency’s various Child Protection and Support Services programs, including Intake Services, After Hours Services, Voluntary Family Services, Child Protection Services, and Services to Children in Care.
Expected activities include providing leadership, clinical and program knowledge, support and supervision to CFS frontline staff in the above program areas, as well as performing various budgetary and human resource management functions. The Program Manager participates in program development and evaluation, operational planning, identifying gaps in service, and crisis resolution.
Why Work For Manitoba Government?
The Manitoba government values its employees, recognizing the important role that each person plays in delivering exceptional services, programs and support to the province. Your important contributions are recognized with a comprehensive package of benefits, including an attractive salary, pension plan, health and wellness benefits, and other supports to encourage work-life balance.
Financial Security
- Attractive salaries
- Defined pension plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Long-Term Disability Plan
Benefit Plan
- Employer paid health care benefits including health, dental and vision
- Extended health care for services such as physiotherapy, chiropractor, massages, acupuncture and more
- Annual health spending account for eligible employees
Commitment to Health and Wellness
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Paid time-off including sick leave, wellness days and family related leave days
- Flexible work arrangements for eligible positions
- Generous vacation entitlements, increasing with years of service
- Parental, maternity, and adoptive leave options
Professional Growth & Development
We want our employees to thrive and grow, and are committing to investing in their development. We offer multiple avenues of support such as inhouse training, educational assistance and leadership development programs to help achieve these goals.
Organizational Culture and Values
The Manitoba government is committed to a work environment and culture that values and recognizes every employee. When we look at Manitoba’s Public Service, we see a reflection of Manitoba’s diversity. We come from differing educational, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and work in a wide array of jobs across the province, we are all public servants.
Impact on Manitoba’s Future
By working for Manitoba’s Public Service, you have the unique opportunity to use your time to serve the land, communities, and the people of Manitoba. You can leave a lasting mark that will impact both current and future generations.
Qualifications:
Essential:
- Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW Preferred). Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Leadership experience in a social service delivery environment which includes managing administration of programs, managing service delivery to clients, and planning and evaluation of services delivered to clients.
- Significant Child & Family Services case management experience.
- Experience interpreting, evaluating, and implementing policies, processes, and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, foster and maintain respectful relationships with diverse external and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to synthesize information, make recommendations and decisions.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, concise, and organized manner for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a clear, concise, and organized manner for a variety of audiences.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize and meet competing deadlines.
- Experience in Human Resource Management and the ability to supervise a service delivery team. Supervision may include attendance and performance management, orientating, training, coaching, and developing staff.
- Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Ability to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search
- Ability to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
- Ability to provide and maintain a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Must provide a current and satisfactory Prior Contact Check
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and the after hours rotation when required
- Must have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's Licence and have access to a vehicle with the ability to travel on government business within the Province of Manitoba. This may include occasional overnight or several days travel away from your primary office location
Advertisement # 45404
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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