Government of Saskatchewan Looking for Child and Caregiver Support Worker – Permanent at Prince Albert, SK Full Time

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 of Child & Caregiver Support Workers. In this role, you will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using the P.R.I.D.E. model and The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

This perm position is a Caregiver Support Worker position currently attached to the Adoptions unit in Prince Albert.

In this position you will:

• Be responsible for casework and resource planning related to a variety of programs for children in care, foster families and/or extended family caregivers;
• Work effectively and positively to support regional directions that continuously improve or enhance service delivery to children and their families;
• Deliver training or facilitate groups for educational/support purposes;
• Conduct family assessments for prospective adoptive, foster or extended family based caregivers;
• Facilitate placements, providing post-placement support and maintenance;
• Provide support for caregivers to develop planning in children’s best interests and work to establish the supports required;
• Work with foster parents/caregivers to plan and prepare for the child’s return home;
• Act as a liaison and consultant where required, with FNCFS and other community agencies, on matters relating to service delivery for caregivers and decisions regarding children; and
• Complete documentation in accordance with professional standards of practice.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Have a sincere commitment to relationships & community, practicing from a place of connection;
• Demonstrate critical thinking in completing risk assessments, judgment and decision making skills implementing stringent protocols and processes for the transfer of files and information to Child Protection or other Child and Family service workers and supervisors;
• Have knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs & values, with emphasis on First Nations and Métis;
• Have knowledge of poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact on people; and
• advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services and resources; remove barriers to independence and promote client well-being.

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; and
• Advancement opportunities