Children's Services Worker

The Opportunity:

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and well-being of children and families to join our team as Children's Service Workers to fill term positions in the Prince Albert Office. In this role, you will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using P.R.I.D.E. model and The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

In this position you will:

• Develop and maintain open, honest working relationships and encourage teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and colleagues within the unit and community.
• Plan for children requiring long-term care, often in cooperation with First Nation Child and Family Service agencies.
• Apply knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with particular emphasis on First Nations and Metis perspectives.
• Apply understanding of poverty, systemic barriers, and socio-economic issues and their impact on individuals and families.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services and resources, remove barriers to independence, and promote overall well-being.

While the representation of Indigenous staff within the Ministry of Social Services has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

This competition will be used to create an eligibility list that will be valid for up to 6 months and will be used to staff current and future opportunities.

• Deliver programming, case management, and targeted interventions to support client needs.
• Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date client files and records.
• Conduct intake interviews, assessments, community collateral checks, and home visits.
• Complete generalized and specialized risk assessments to determine appropriate risk-need-responsivity interventions.
• Provide planning, assessment, counseling, and referral services to individuals and families.
• Screen, identify, and prioritize service referrals; develop intervention plans and consult with professionals as needed.

• Document all actions and decisions in alignment with professional standards of practice.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

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; OR a Human Service degree plus relevant related experience; OR a Social Work certificate plus relevant related experience.

Human Service degrees include Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and/or Psychology, Education, Human Justice, Indigenous Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing plus relevant related work experience.

All out-of-country education must be assessed as accredited for Canadian equivalency.

All candidates must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan.

You will be required to travel, work flexible hours that may include evenings or weekends, and transport children (or parents). You must be able to lift and carry small children up to approximately 20 kgs.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, and skills. Selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information, and only those requested to interview will be contacted.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level B)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.