Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Child Protection Worker at Melfort, SK Full Time

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-North East-Melfort

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $31.860 – $39.929 Hourly

Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)

Grade: SGEU.09.

The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs division in the North Service Area requires a Permanent Full Time Child Protection Worker for the Melfort office.

In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse and assessing family functioning; determining risk factors to the children’s safety; implementing intervention plans and providing support services to the family, as required. When necessary, you will initiate Family Court proceedings and work through this process with the family.

In cases where the children are admitted to the care of the Ministry, you will manage their needs, including identifying family supports, placement in foster and alternate resources, assessment and treatment planning to ensure that individual health, social psychological and education needs are met in preparation to return home. Children placed in care on a long-term basis will necessitate long-term care and planning. Part of this process often includes working in co-operation with Indian Child and Family Services agencies.

You will be required to travel, work flexible hours in the evening and on weekends, and transport children (and parents) in service delivery.

To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work or an equivalent Social Work degree from an accredited university as approved by the SASW and/or the CASW/CASWE.

Relocation expenses to move to the community of Meadow Lake for this position may be considered, as per policy, to the successful candidate.

Melfort-

Nearly 6,000 residents enjoy most of the amenities of the big city, along with the safety and friendliness of a small town. Community organizations, fraternal and service clubs, as well as many others community-minded citizens add greatly to the quality of life within the community.. http://www.cityofmelfort.ca/

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in “diversity groups” below

Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons

Hours of Work: B – SGEU Field 37.33 – work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Feb 20, 2022, 11:59:00 PM