Child Protection Worker - Jobs in Melfort, SK

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Child Protection Worker - HUM010566Employment Type: Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 monthsLocation(s): SK-North East-Nipawin SK-North East-MelfortMinistry: 036 Social ServicesSalary Range: $31.235-$39.146 HourlySalary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)Grade: SGEU.09.The North East Service Area in Nipawin & Melfort requires Child Protection Workers to provide services under the Authority of The Child and Family Services Act and The Adoption Act.You will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, and assessing family functioning, determining risk factors to the children's safety, implementing intervention plans and providing support services to the family, as required.When necessary, you will initiate Family Court proceedings and work through this process with the family. In cases where the children are admitted to the care of the Ministry, you will manage their needs, including placement in foster and alternate resources, assessment and treatment planning to ensure that individual health, social psychological and education needs are met and preparation to return home.Children placed in care on a long-term basis will necessitate long-term care and planning. This process often includes working in co-operation with First Nation Child and Family Service agencies. You will be required to travel, work flexible hours in the evening and on weekends, and transport children (and parents) in service delivery.To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, or an equivalent Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW or CASW/CASWE.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.Nipawin-Nipawin is a safe, friendly, optimistic and welcoming community that provides employment and business opportunities for future growth and development. There is a strong retail and service sector with good transportation connections. http://www.nipawin.com/MelfortNearly 6,000 residents enjoy most of the amenities of the big city, along with the safety and friendliness of a small town. Community organizations, fraternal and service clubs, as well as many others community-minded citizens add greatly to the quality of life within the community.. http://www.cityofmelfort.ca/To learn more about Social Services, please visit the following website: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/social-servicesPreference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" belowDiversity Groups: Aboriginal personsHours of Work: B - SGEU Field 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeksCriminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector query, as a condition of employmentNumber of Openings: 2Closing Date: May 31, 2021, 12:59:00 AM