Posted 5 days ago
100344 - Manager, Out of Home Care
@ Government of Saskatchewan
Melfort, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services is hiring a Manager, Out of Home Care on a term position ending March 31, 2028, based in Prince Albert, Melfort, Nipawin or Meadow Lake. The role leads foster care, extended family services, Family Connections and child placement programs, supervising staff and managing program performance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee out-of-home care service delivery
- Lead supervisors and staff
- Manage program performance and strategic initiatives
- Support caregivers
- Build community and Indigenous partnerships
Requirements summary:
- Degree in social work, Indigenous social work, human justice or related field
- Progressive management experience in child and family programs
- Knowledge of child welfare legislation
- Experience in budgeting and program evaluation
- Knowledge of labour relations and Indigenous child welfare issues
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, Human Services |
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Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page! This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure. When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse and fulfilling opportunities that enable you to make a difference in our province and in the lives of our residents. With approximately 12,000 employees in locations throughout the province, we are committed to building a stronger Saskatchewan for current and future generations. Visit https://www.saskatchewan.ca/careers page to explore more ways of connecting with us.
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- 72,792
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 6,353
- Reported office locations
- 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0B3, CA
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- 0
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Welcome to the Government of Saskatchewan’s LinkedIn Page! This page has information about our current career opportunities, who our teams are, and why we are the choice for your next career adventure. When you join the Government of Saskatchewan Public Service, you’ll be part of a community that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration. We are one of the largest employers in Saskatchewan, offering diverse…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Regina, Saskatchewan |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1905 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 181 |
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Description
The Ministry of Social Services is seeking a Manager, Out of Home Care for a term position ending March 31, 2028. Based in Prince Albert, Melfort, Nipawin, or Meadow Lake, this role leads foster care, extended family services, Family Connections, and child placement programs while supporting positive outcomes for children and families.
The ideal candidate is an experienced leader who can build strong partnerships, lead teams, manage complex programs, and drive service improvements. They are collaborative, accountable, adaptable, and committed to working with Indigenous and community partners.
Candidates typically possess a degree in Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, or a related human services field, along with progressive management experience in Child and Family Programs. Strong knowledge of child welfare legislation, out-of-home care services, leadership, budgeting, program evaluation, labour relations, and Indigenous child welfare issues is required.
Responsibilities include overseeing service delivery, leading supervisors and staff, managing program performance, implementing strategic initiatives, supporting caregivers, and building community partnerships.
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