Full Job Description
The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs, requires a permanent part-time Emergency Duty Worker for the Saskatoon office. You will be responsible to provide after-hours emergency services to families. This role will report to a Child and Family Programs Supervisor. Typically, you will be on call after hours for one-week rotations. This position involves travel to First Nations communities outside of the Saskatoon area.
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. 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, as well as lift and carry small children.
The successful candidate 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 services 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.
While the representation of Indigenous staff within the Ministry of Social Services has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. All candidate applications will be reviewed and only those requested to interview will be contacted.
To learn more about Social Services, please visit: www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/.
Location: Saskatoon, SK
Closing Date :Jan 9, 2023
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