New job Case Assistant in Saskatchewan

Case Assistant

Company : Government of Saskatchewan
Salary : $23.63 - $29.62 an hour
Location : Saskatchewan

Full Description

Case Assistant - HUM010455
Employment Type: Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months
Location(s): SK-North Central-Prince Albert
Ministry: 036 Social Services
Salary Range: $23.634 - $29.622 Hourly
Grade: SGEU.06.

The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs, requires a Case Assistant in Prince Albert. This role will report to a Child and Family Programs Supervisor.

As a Case Assistant, you will provide operational support to children's services and child protection units. Under the direction of the Child and Family Programs Supervisor, you will explore options for placement of the child; arrange and supervise visits; transport children to and from placements; make referrals for support services for family; coordinate case conferences; research case files and provide background information to support and implement established expectations for the child, family, extended family and others.

You may also be responsible for accompanying case workers to investigate instances of children in need of protection by observing and recording interviews, assist in assessing risks to child safety, and making recommendations to ensure the safety of the child.

You 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 experience working in a human service setting.

The successful candidate must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle and will be required to work flexible hours.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, abilities. Selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.

To learn more about Social Services, please visit: http://www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/.

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below
Diversity Groups: Aboriginal persons

Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks
Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector query, as a condition of employment
Number of Openings: 1

Closing Date: Apr 27, 2021, 12:59:00 AM

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