Provincial Placement and Licensing Specialist

SP4 Social Service Worker 4

Regular/full-time

Department of Families

Child Protection, Child and Youth Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44926

Salary: SP4 $ 64,210.00 - $91,312.00 per year

Closing Date:
March 10, 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. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

Provincial Placement and Licensing Specialist:
Responsible for working with Child and Family Service agencies, authorities and facility operators to support placement of a child/youth in care. This involves collaborative problem solving, responding to issues that are complex, and working with numerous key partners. Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and regulations, legislation that governs facility operations is required.

Essential:

• Post secondary degree in Social Sciences (BSW preferred). Other acceptable combinations of education and related training and experience may be considered.
• Case management experience (including intakes, assessments, service coordination, counselling, and monitoring).
• Experience working in a child and family services agency or social services agency.
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop positive working relationships with departments, colleagues and partners.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize complex tasks/assignments in a high volume work environment with competing demands.
• Effective written communication skills to write clear and concise correspondence to a variety of audiences including detailed reports.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate or deliver difficult messages or information to partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) or similar software applications.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must provide a current and satisfactory Prior Contact Check

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.