Posted 9 days ago
101653 - Child Protection Worker
@ Government of Saskatchewan
Estevan, Saskatchewan
Overview
The Government of Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services is hiring two term Child Protection Workers in Estevan to investigate abuse and neglect, assess child safety and support families. The work is full-time and temporary, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends, travel, and client transport.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate allegations of abuse or neglect
- Assess family functioning and child safety risks
- Develop intervention plans
- Manage cases involving children in care
- Support court processes and coordinate services
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work from an accredited university
- Knowledge of child protection practices and risk assessment
- Knowledge of Indigenous perspectives, poverty and systemic barriers
- Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 20 kg
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Office, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 44 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Indigenous Social Work |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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- Reported office locations
- 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0B3, CA
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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 | 183 |
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Description
The Ministry of Social Services is seeking two Term Child Protection Workers in Estevan to help improve the safety, well-being, and quality of life of children and families. This position offers meaningful, challenging work supporting vulnerable children and families through protective, preventative, and support services using a family-centred approach, along with competitive compensation, benefits, career development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, culturally aware, and committed to helping children and families achieve positive outcomes. They are skilled at building relationships, working collaboratively with community partners, exercising sound judgment, and supporting families through complex and sensitive situations while maintaining professional standards.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work from an accredited university. Strong knowledge of child protection practices, risk assessment, family dynamics, case management, Indigenous perspectives, poverty, systemic barriers, and social issues affecting children and families is required. Applicants must be able to travel, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, transport clients as required, and lift up to 20 kg.
Responsibilities include investigating allegations of abuse or neglect, assessing family functioning and child safety risks, developing intervention plans, managing cases involving children in care, supporting court processes, coordinating services and treatment plans, advocating for clients, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with families, foster caregivers, Indigenous partners, and community agencies.
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