Emergency Duty Worker

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Programs requires Emergency Duty Worker - Guaranteed Hours to fill a term part-time position in the community of Buffalo Narrows. Emergency Workers will be responsible for providing after-hours emergency services to families. This role will report to a Child and Family Supervisor. This position is an on-call, rotational position, and hours for this term position are guaranteed; standby pay is given while on rotation but not actively responding to calls. The hours will vary depending on the frequency of emergency callouts that the employee receives.

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.

• Apply knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis 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 Child and Family Programs Division has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only those selected for further assessment will be contacted.

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.

• Plan and conduct interviews with individuals and families to gather and evaluate information, assess risk factors, and determine service needs.
• Organize, present, and document case information clearly and accurately to support decisions and recommendations.
• Assess, develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust case plans collaboratively to meet diverse client and family goals.
• Identify and respond to potential safety risks, taking timely action to de-escalate crisis situations.
• Access and coordinate appropriate community resources based on specific client needs.
• Operate a vehicle independently across both rural and urban communities to support service delivery.

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 must possess a strong knowledge of human services-related policies, practices and procedures. Typically, the skills required for this position would be obtained through a diploma or degree in a human services-related field and/or experience working in a human service setting.

The successful candidates must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan, and you must be able to lift and carry small children up to approximately 20 kg. You will be required to travel, work flexible hours that include evenings, weekends and holidays, and transport children (or parents).

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

Job Skills:

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

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.

The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable people and families as they build a better quality of life.

We help people with their immediate needs and provide supports for: families to safely care for their children, children and youth in care to be successful, people with disabilities to access community-based services, access to affordable housing, and income assistance to meet people’s basic needs as they work to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.

Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.