Manager, Out of Home Care

The Opportunity:

The Child and Family Programs (CFP) Division, Ministry of Social Services, is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and creative leader as Manager, Out of Home Care. This term position is anticipated to end on March 31, 2028. Reporting to the Director, Out of Home Care, the employee will oversee the out of home care resource continuum including Out of Home Care, service delivery to foster families and extended families, Family Connections, and placements. The employee will model the Parent Resources for information, Development and Education (PRIDE) model of practice and engage in partnerships in working with caregivers throughout Saskatchewan.

In this assignment, the employee will be responsible for the oversight and management of these programs along with data collection, analysis and reporting to ensure that services delivered by CFP are effective, efficient and support the Ministry’s strategic direction. The successful candidate will provide leadership and support to a team of Supervisors and staff in the Centre service area, as such some travel will be required.

In this position the employee will need to understand and respond to multiple demands, have a proven track record in developing and maintaining profession relationships with managers and staff; be results oriented and accountable with the ability to exercise sound judgement; and have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills. The successful candidate will have significant leadership experience and will have obtained the knowledge and abilities required for this position through a university degree in human services (Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, etc.), along with extensive knowledge and experience in Child and Family Programs and of its corresponding Acts and Regulations.

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.

Remote work may be available for the successful candidate, with weekly travel to one of our North Saskatchewan offices (Prince Albert, Melfort, Nipawin, or Meadow Lake). Travel accommodations and associated expenses will be covered for in office days.

For questions, please contact Amanda Ingram at [email protected].

• Provide leadership and guidance to Ministry staff in delivering initiatives that support healthy families and community self-reliance.
• Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and cross-team collaboration.
• Oversee the delivery of child and family services to ensure effective and responsive support.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with Ministry goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with First Nations and community organizations to support collaborative and inclusive service delivery.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovationand supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Typically, the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role are obtained through a degree in Social Work or a related human services discipline, combined with progressive management experience in a human services environment and several years of supervising professional staff within Child and Family Programs. The role requires knowledge of child welfare principles, Out of Home Care service delivery, and relevant legislation, policies, and practices; an understanding of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools and the Sixties Scoop; and demonstrated expertise in leadership, human resources, labour relations, change management, program evaluation, budgeting, and strategic service delivery.

Job Skills:

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

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.