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Supervisor- Child & Caregiver Support

Prince Albert, SK
CA$40 - CA$50/hour
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Dynamic, challenging work
A competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including pension

About the role

Supervisor- Child & Caregiver Support - HUM014666

Employment Type**:** Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months

Location(s)****: SK-North Central-Prince Albert SK-Stoon-Saskatoon, SK-North West-Meadow Lake, SK-North East-Nipawin, SK-North West-North Battleford, SK-North East-Melfort, SK-Far North West-Buffalo Narrows

Ministry**:** 036 Social Services

Salary Range**:** $40.375 - $50.593 Hourly

Grade**:** SGEU.11.

About Us

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 & wellbeing of children and families to join our team as a Supervisor. In this role, you will supervise, manage, and implement programs designed to provide protective, preventative, and support services to children, parents and foster families utilizing the Family Centered Case Management Model and P.R.I.D.E. Model of Practice.

In this position you will:

  • Supervise, train, support, coach and monitor the quality of care/practice provided by Child and Family Program staff who deliver a variety of services to families.
  • Lead and assist in managing change within the work unit and the service area.
  • Provide supervision in utilizing the PRIDE model of practice and support to ministry, Indigenous Child and Family Services, Saskatchewan Foster Family Association and other community partners and agencies on an ongoing basis.
  • Provide leadership on implementation of policies, procedures, services and community resources.
  • Work effectively and positively with supervisors, colleagues and the management team to support initiatives, directions that continuously improve or enhance service delivery to children and their families.
  • Ensure that standards and quality of service are met.
  • Liaise, consult and respond to inquiries from a variety of outside stakeholders.
  • Represent the unit, ministry or service area on various agency, community or internal committees.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will:

  • Have knowledge of child protection issues and socio-economic factors which may contribute to child abuse and neglect.
  • Have experience providing leadership, guidance, support, direction and training to a diverse group of employees
  • Have experience applying the family-centered case management model when assessing, developing, adjusting, implementing and evaluating case plans.
  • Have a sincere commitment to relationships & community, practicing from a place of connection.
  • Have knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs & values, with emphasis on First Nations and Métis.

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;
  • Advancement opportunities;
  • Flexible work arrangements

To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW/CASW or CASWE. The successful candidate will have several years of experience in the Out of Home Care/Community Services program- within Child and Family programs AND supervising professional staff.

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.

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 the following website:

Ministry of Social Services | Ministries | Government of Saskatchewan

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: Aug 5, 2025, 12:59:00 AM

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