The Ministry of Social Services, Centre Service Area, requires Child Protection Assistant Supervisors in the Service Delivery division of Child and Family Programs.
Under the Authority of The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act, you will supervise, manage, and implement programs designed to provide protective, preventative, and support services to children, parents and foster families utilizing the Family Centered Case Management Model and P.R.I.D.E. Model of Practice.
The Assistant Supervisor has responsibility for coaching, supervising and training staff and assumes a leadership role in providing guidance and support in the delivery of services in the absence of the Supervisor. The candidate must be knowledgeable about Ministry policies and procedures as outlined in The Child and Family Services Act and Family and Children’s Services manuals to deliver mandated services and provide information to staff, community agencies and the general public. The candidate must have a working knowledge of the Structured Decision-Making tools, applications, and methodology.
You will be an active member of the supervisory team demonstrating leadership, mentoring and role modelling, which is exemplified by respect and empowerment, in order to encourage employees to achieve success. You will assist with service delivery within work units and with partner agencies in the community.
The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours and travel.
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, combined with a minimum of two years working within the Child Protection program and supervisory experience with professional staff.
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.
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.
To learn more about Social Services, please visit the following website: www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/social-services
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.