Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Emergency Duty Worker at Cumberland House, SK Full Time

Employment Type: Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months

Location(s): SK-Far North East-Cumberland House

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $24.107 – $30.214 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.06.

The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Programs, North Service Area, requires an Emergency Duty Worker for the community of Cumberland House. The Emergency Duty Worker will be responsible to provide after-hours emergency services to families. This role will report to a Child and Family Supervisor.

In this position, you will investigate child abuse/neglect referrals, assess risk for child safety, be on a regular rotation for after-hours emergency services, and determine involvement and safety plans for families in crisis. Furthermore, you will be required to transport families and provide emergency aid to individuals in financial need. You will also be required to travel, work flexible hours, and lift and carry small children.

You must possess a strong knowledge of human services related policies, practices and procedures. Typically, the knowledge and 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 candidate must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan and will be required to work flexible hours.

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.

***Please note that there are no guarenteed hours with this position

To learn more about Social Services, please visit: http://www.socialservices.gov.sk.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

Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector query, as a condition of employment

Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: May 10, 2022, 12:59:00 AM