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Abuse Worker Investigator
@ Sagkeeng Child & Family Services, Inc
Selkirk, Manitoba
Overview
Sagkeeng Child & Family Services is hiring a full-time Abuse Worker Investigator to oversee investigations of reported child maltreatment within the agency's jurisdiction. The role works with law enforcement, medical personnel and the child abuse committee, and attends court when required. Sagkeeng community members and Indigenous candidates receive preference.
Responsibilities:
- Review and follow up on all abuse reports
- Interview alleged offenders
- Schedule substantiated or inconclusive reports for committee review within 30 days
- Provide case consultation within five working days
- Attend court proceedings when required
Requirements summary:
- BSW or post-secondary social sciences degree; other education and experience considered
- Preferred one year of child welfare abuse investigation experience
- Working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable insured vehicle
- Criminal record, child abuse registry and prior contact checks required
- Ojibway language is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Social Sciences |
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Sagkeeng Child & Family Services, Inc
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To ensure children are safe, protected and given opportunities to reach their full potential.
Full company description
HISTORY: Sagkeeng First Nation established Sagkeeng Child & Family Services in 1978. Sagkeeng was one of the first Indigenous Child & Family Service agencies in Manitoba. Sagkeeng Child & Family Services was founded on the beliefs, values and desires of the community with respect to the well-being of their children and families. MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure children are safe, protected and given opportunities to reach their full potential. To provide Child & Family Services that promote family wellness. To encourage community participation and responsibility by providing an integrative teamwork approach through collaborative delivery of services. Communities We Serve: Sagkeeng First Nations Winnipeg (Off-Reserve Band Membership) PROGRAM SERVICES: Designated Intake Agency - Intake Services Prevention - Community Workshops - Parenting - Life Skills - In Home Support Protection - Reunification - Investigation Services to Children - Temporary - Permanent - Transitional Alternative Care - Kinship/Guardianship - Placement Resource Cultural Programming - Elder Services - Land-based camps Resource Support - Support Work - Driver Support Human Resources - Recruitment/Retention - Communication - Training & Development - Executive Coaching Finance Department - Agency Financial Services SAGKEENG SEVEN SACRED TEACHINGS: Who we are as a people is defined by our Seven Sacred Teachings [TRUTH / LOVE / RESPECT / COURAGE / HONESTY / WISDOM / HUMILITY]
- LinkedIn followers
- 191
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 94
- Reported office locations
- 88 Muir Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 2X7, CA
- 27 North Shore Road, Pine Falls, Manitoba R0E 1M0, CA
- Business categories
- Children
- Education
- Other recorded names
- Sagkeeng Child & Family Services, Inc
- Sagkeeng CFS
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 310,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
HISTORY: Sagkeeng First Nation established Sagkeeng Child & Family Services in 1978. Sagkeeng was one of the first Indigenous Child & Family Service agencies in Manitoba. Sagkeeng Child & Family Services was founded on the beliefs, values and desires of the community with respect to the well-being of their children and families. MISSION STATEMENT: To ensure children are safe, protected and given opportunities to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1978 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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All Sagkeeng CFS workers are expected to exhibit a commitment to the 7 Sacred Teachings: Respect, Love, Wisdom, Bravery, Truth, Honesty, and Humility. Sagkeeng CFS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing employment and professional development to Indigenous People.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Areas of specialty:
This position is responsible for overseeing all investigations of reported child maltreatment within the agency’s jurisdictional boundaries and providing interventions and direction as required. Work in conjunction with law enforcement, medical personnel, child abuse committee and other collaterals
Qualifications:
- BSW degree preferred; or Post-secondary Degree in the Social Sciences is acceptable. Other combinations of education and related experience may be considered.
- Preferred minimum of one (1)year abuse investigations/direct working experience in child welfare;
- Must have working knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Regulations;
- Preferred experience in case management and planning, particularly in child welfare
- Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills; problem solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
- Valid class five driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle.
- The ability to speak and/or understand the Ojibway language is considered an asset
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Reviews and follows up on all reports of alleged abuse, and interviews alleged offender.
- Within 30 days of the initial report, ensures that all substantiated or inconclusive reports are scheduled for review by the agency child abuse committee at its next meeting.
- Provides consultation in the investigation and management of the case as directed by the agency child abuse committee within five working days.
- Ensure culturally appropriate services are provided to all families of the community we serve.
- Ability to handle complaints
- Attend court proceedings when required and as requested
- Arranging, attending and assisting facilitation child abuse committee meetings on a monthly basis
- Other duties as assigned by Management
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check, child abuse registry check, and a prior contact check as a condition of employment. Sagkeeng Community members and Indigenous candidates will be given preference and are encouraged to self-identify as being of Indigenous descent.
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