The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs, Out of Home Care Division in the Center Service Area is seeking a Placement Coordinator to coordinate out-of-home care placements.
As part of the Out of Home Care team, you will apply your knowledge and expertise to develop and implement strategies that support the placement of children in Emergency Receiving placements, Extended Family placements, Foster Home and Group Home placements.
As a Placement Coordinator, you will be responsible to:
- Analyze the capacity of extended family, caregivers and group homes or others involved in the child safety plan, to determine needs that support the organizations and individuals;
- Lead and coordinate individuals significant to the child, in plans that ensure the child's safety, family/culture connection and short/long-term well-being;
- Develop and manage plans to provide for the effectiveness of the program objectives;
- Ensure the child’s safety and minimize disruption to the child’s well-being; and
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to Child & Family Program staff concerning placements of children and to encourage plans to connect children to extended family-based care.
You will act as a liaison where required, with FNCFS and other community agencies, on matters relating to service delivery and decisions regarding children. When required, you will be expected to represent the unit, Ministry and region on various agency, community or internal committees.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- 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 human growth and development and the impact of influencing factors;
- Knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis;
- Be experienced with a range of social work theories and intervention strategies; and
- Demonstrate professional interviewing skills and techniques.
To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW/CASW or CASWE. The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours and travel.
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 the Ministry of Social Services, please visit our website: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/social-services.
Please note: This is a reposted competition. Those who have previously applied, do not need to re-apply.
