About Us
The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in the areas of income support, child and family services, supports for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. We work with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community organizations.
The Opportunity
Are you someone who cares about people and wants to help make a difference in the lives of Saskatchewan people?
We are looking for a unique team of dynamic individuals, devoted to improving the lives and wellbeing of children and their families, to join our team as Child Protection Workers.
In this role, you will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.
This team will be working as a mobile unit, travelling to the rural regions of Saskatchewan. You will be working field hours that may change based on the needs in the community.
Travel and overnight stays will be assigned for our community offices in Nipawin, Prince Albert, Melfort, North Battleford, Lloydminster, Buffalo Narrows, Estevan, Weyburn, Fort Qu’Appelle, Swift Current, Yorkton, Rosetown and/or Meadow Lake. Travel to smaller communities may also be assigned as necessary.
In this position, you will:
- Be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, and assessing family functioning determining risk factors to the children's safety, implementing intervention plans and providing support services to the family, as required.
- When necessary, initiate Family Court proceedings and work through this process with the family.
- Where children are admitted to the care of the Ministry, manage their needs including placement in foster and alternate resources, assessment and planning to ensure that health, social psychological and educational needs are met in preparation to return home.
- Necessitate and plan for children placed in care on a long-term basis. This process includes working in cooperation with FNCFS and other community agencies.
- Maintain open and honest work relationships, encouraging teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and other members of the unit or community.
- Screen, identify and prioritize referrals for service, develop intervention plans, and consult with other professionals as necessary.
- Complete documentation in accordance with professional standards of practice.
The Ideal Candidate
As our successful candidate, you will:
- Have a sincere commitment to relationships & community, practicing from a place of connection.
- Demonstrate critical thinking in completing risk assessments, judgment and decision-making skills implementing stringent protocols and processes for the transfer of files and information to Child Protection or other Child and Family service workers and supervisors.
- Have knowledge of multicultural beliefs & values, with emphasis on First Nations and Métis.
- Have knowledge of poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact people.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services and resources; remove barriers to independence and promote client well-being.
If you have a passion for ensuring the safety and well-being of children and want to join a collaborative, dedicated team of professionals focused on strengthening our communities and cultures, these opportunities are for you!
To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW/CASW or CASWE. The successful candidate will be required to travel, work flexible hours that may include evenings or weekends, and transport children (or parents) in service delivery.
Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The Selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.
While the representation of Indigenous staff within the Ministry of Social Services has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. All candidate applications will be reviewed and only those requested to interview will be contacted.
Please Note: This is a reposted competition. Those who have previously applied, do not need to re-apply.
Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below
