About Us
The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, supports for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. We work with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community organizations.
The Opportunity
We are looking for dynamic individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and wellbeing of children and families to join our team as a Child Protection Assistant Supervisor. In this role, 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.
In this position, you will:
- Coach, mentor and train staff, as the expert and role model on your team.
- Demonstrate leadership exemplified by respect and empowerment, in order to encourage employees to achieve success.
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff in the absence of the supervisor, concerning placements of children and supporting caregivers with children in care.
- Assist with service delivery between Child and Family division programs, work units and partner agencies.
- Be knowledgeable about Ministry policies and procedures, as outlined in the Child and Family Services Act, Family/Children’s Service and PRIDE Manuals.
- Act as a liaison with First Nations CFS and community agencies, with service delivery and decisions.
- You may represent your unit, Ministry or region on community or internal committees.
The Ideal Candidate
- Work effectively and positively with co-workers, supervisors, management teams and caregivers.
- Have knowledge of child abuse, neglect and domestic violence indicators and effects.
- Bring expertise in policy and practice for your program area.
- Knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs and values, with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis.
- Be experienced with a range of social work theories, and coaching/mentoring professional staff.
If you have a passion towards ensuring the safety and well-being of children and want to join a collaborative, dedicated team of professionals focused on strengthening our communities and cultures, these opportunities are for you!
What we offer:
- Dynamic, challenging work;
- A competitive salary;
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
- Vacation, earned days off (EDO's) and other types of leave;
- Inclusive work environments;
- Advancement opportunities;
- Flexible work arrangements
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.
