Child Protection Worker - Jobs in Rosetown, SK

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Child Protection Worker - HUM010498Employment Type: Permanent Full-timeLocation(s): SK-Central West-RosetownMinistry: 036 Social ServicesSalary Range: $31.235 - $39.146 HourlySalary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)Grade: SGEU.09.The Rosetown Service Area in Rosetown requires a Child Protection Worker 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.The successful candidate will be required to work flexible hours and travel.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 cover letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.Please note: This position is only available in the Rosetown office. You are required to work 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Living in or near the area of Rosetown accommodates these hours.To learn more about Social Services, please visit the following website:www.saskatchewan.ca/government/government-structure/ministries/social-servicesRosetownRosetown citizens have access to health care services, including a hospital, two medical clinics, emergency services, long-term care, chiropractor, dentist, massage therapy, vision care and more.Rosetown has high-quality athletic facilities, indoor hockey arena, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and walking trail. Whether it’s relaxing in the park, taking up a sport or joining a club or committee, there are many resources that support an active and healthy lifestyle. https://www.rosetown.ca/31/Living-HerePreference 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 weeksNumber of Openings: 1Closing Date: Jun 14, 2021, 12:59:00 AM