Assistant Supervisor, Child Protection - Traveler - Eligibility List - HUM013488
Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more
Location(s): SK-Stoon-Saskatoon SK-Rgna-Regina
Ministry: 036 Social Services
Salary Range: $33.800-$42.361 Hourly
Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)
Grade: SGEU.09.
The Opportunity
We are looking for individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and well-being of children and families to join our team in the Prince Albert office as an Assistant Supervisor, Child Protection. You can be headquartered in Saskatoon or Regina and travel to Prince Albert to fulfill this role. Reimbursement for eligible expenses related to travelling to Prince Albert for this position will be reimbursed.
In this role, you will supervise, manage, and implement programs designed to provide protective, preventative, and support services to children, parents and foster families utilizing the Family Centered Case Management Model and P.R.I.D.E. Model of Practice.
In this position, you will:
- Coach, mentor and train staff, as the expert and role model on your team.
- Demonstrate leadership exemplified by respect and empowerment, in order to encourage employees to achieve success.
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff in the absence of the supervisor, concerning placements of children and supporting caregivers with children in care.
- Assist with service delivery between Child and Family division programs, work units and partner agencies.
- Be knowledgeable about Ministry policies and procedures, as outlined in the Child and Family Services Act, Family/Children’s Service and PRIDE Manuals.
- Act as a liaison with First Nations CFS and community agencies, with service delivery and decisions.
- You may represent your unit, Ministry or region on community or internal committees.
The Ideal Candidate
As our successful candidate, you will:
- Work effectively and positively with co-workers, supervisors, management teams and caregivers.
- Have knowledge of child abuse, neglect and domestic violence indicators and effects.
- Bring expertise in policy and practice for your program area.
- Knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis.
- Be experienced with a range of social work theories, and coaching/mentoring professional staff.
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 have several years of experience in Child Protection/Children’s Services- within Child and Family programs AND supervising professional staff.
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.
To learn more about Social Services, please visit the following website:
Ministry of Social Services | Ministries | Government of Saskatchewan
Note: This Eligibility List will be in effect for six months from the closing date and will be used for other opportunities as they arise.
Note: This is a reposted competition. Those who previously applied, do not need to reapply.
Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below
Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons
Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks
Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector query, as a condition of employment
Number of Openings: 2
Closing Date: Oct 11, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
