May 22 2025
POSTING NUMBER: 25-05-25 (Please include this number when applying)
Position: Resource Worker – Ozosunon
Classification: Full-Time Term (Parental Leave coverage to Jan 21 2027)
Location: The Gathering Place for Truth and Reconciliation – King Street
Salary: Subject to Qualifications
Background: The Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, Inc. is currently seeking an individual for the Ozosunon Resource Worker position. The successful candidate will facilitate the completion of all home studies, annual reviews and required police and child abuse checks. The Incumbent will maintain a recruitment and retention work plan and play a key role in the recruitment of homes. They will manage the coordination of training for Care Providers, liaise with external agencies with respect to licensing issues, and facilitate a system approach by ensuring links between the Ozosunon team members and Ma Maw Wi Chi Itata programs/activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent with several years’ experience in Child Welfare/Foster Care
- Working knowledge of the Child Welfare Legislation and Standards
- Working knowledge of the guidelines and policies set forth in the Foster Care Licensing standards
- Communicate effectively orally and in written form, including effective use of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic mail
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- Possess strong organizational skills to meet high volume of administrative requirements
- Ability to develop and implement training opportunities for licensed Care Providers. program polices and protocols
- Assist in the development of additional/complimentary program components
- Knowledge/understanding and willingness to promote culturally sensitive care for children within a community care model
- Experience in developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with Indigenous and Non-Indigenous mandated and non-mandated organizations
- Strong motivational and leadership skills
- Understanding of Indigenous values and community issues
- Must provide current (within the last three months) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Query, Child Abuse Registry Check and be subject to Prior Contact Check.
- Must have access to a vehicle and a valid Manitoba driver’s license.
CLOSING DATE: All letters of interest and Resume must be received no later than 1:00 pm on May 29 2025.
Attention: Human Resource Assistant
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
350-200 Alpine Way
Headingley, MB R4H 0B7
Fax: 204-946-5042 or hr@mamawi.com
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. As an Indigenous employer, we encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis applicants to self-declare when applying.