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

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-North West-North Battleford

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $31.860 – $39.929 Hourly

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

Grade: SGEU.09.

The Centre Service Area in North Battleford requires four (4) permanent full-time Child Protection Workers to provide services under the Authority of The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act. You will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative, and support services to children and their families using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

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 children are admitted to the care of the Ministry, you will manage their needs including 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. This process often includes working in co-operation with First Nation Child and Family Service 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 Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW or CASW/CASWE.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.

North Battleford –

The Battlefords region is among the fastest-growing communities in the Province of Saskatchewan. North Battleford has a great marketplace, health services and entertainment options for everyone. Enjoy all the amenities of a large city, with the charm and friendliness of a small town. https://www.cityofnb.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: 4

Closing Date: Jan 30, 2022, 11:59:00 PM