MB Gov Jobs – Investigator

Job Description:

The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) is an independent officer of the Legislative Assembly and is independent of government. The Manitoba Advocate’s statutory mandate includes representing the rights, interests, and viewpoints of children, youth, and young adults receiving any designated or reviewable services as described under The Advocate for Children and Youth Act . The Manitoba Advocate also reviews and reports upon the standards and quality of those reviewable and designated services provided to children, youth, and young adults who have died, to educate the public and to enhance the safety and well-being of Manitoba children, youth, and young adults.

As directed or required by the Manitoba Advocate or designate, the incumbent represents the rights of, and acts as an advocate on behalf of any child, youth, or young adult. Reporting to the Program Manager, Investigations and Child Death Reviews, as designated by the Manitoba Advocate, the incumbent reviews the services provided to children, youth, or young adults who, at the time of their death or in the year that preceded the death, received services from any reviewable services as described under The Advocate for Children and Youth Act . Following a review, the Investigator may be directed to prepare an investigation on behalf of the Manitoba Advocate reviewing the services which were delivered to the child, youth, young adult, or their family. Investigations evaluate the circumstances surrounding the death and may recommend formal changes to the standards, policies, regulations, or practices in order to improve the effectiveness and responsiveness of services and to reduce the likelihood of a death occurring in similar circumstances. The incumbent participates in public education activities as assigned by the Manitoba Advocate or designate to bring awareness to the community regarding the principles and mandate under which these reviews will be conducted, or more generally, to the work of the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth.

Job Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree, preferably at the Masters level, in social sciences, health, social work, law, or related discipline, and several years of experience providing services to children, youth, or young adults. An equivalent combination of education and extensive experience may also be considered.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of provincial child- and youth-serving public systems, including child and family, youth justice, addictions, disabilities, mental health, education, and/or victim supports services/systems, and associated legislation, regulations, policies and standards.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complex, difficult and sensitive investigations with sensitivity, confidentiality and sound judgment.
• Experience developing investigative plans, gathering evidence, conducting interviews and drafting recommendations.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analytical skills with experience assessing evidence.
• Excellent written communication skills with experience writing comprehensive reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to successfully work and thrive in an environment with daily exposure to emotionally taxing situations (e.g. unexpected child deaths, suicides, accidents, and homicides).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage emotionally charged situations.
  Ability to successfully work and thrive in an environment with daily exposure to emotionally taxing situations (e.g. unexpected child deaths, suicides, accidents, and homicides).
• Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to manage high volume work load with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the ongoing legacy of colonization and its impact on Indigenous Peoples, with commitment to anti-racist and anti oppressive practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills including the ability to manage high volume work load with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of the ongoing legacy of colonization and its impact on Indigenous Peoples, with commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Post-secondary degree, preferably at the Masters level, in social sciences, health, social work, law, or related discipline, and several years of experience providing services to children, youth, or young adults. An equivalent combination of education and extensive experience may also be considered.

Job Details:

Company: Government of Manitoba

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Winnipeg, MB, CA

Application Deadline: N/A

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