100174 - Emergency Duty Worker

Autismservices; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Autismservices is looking for Emergency Duty Workers to provide after-hours emergency support to families in Yorkton. This permanent part-time role has a focus on delivering critical child and family services while working collaboratively with community partners.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable, accountable, and client-focused, demonstrating strong judgment and crisis response skills. Requirements include knowledge of human services policies and a valid driver’s license.

This position involves irregular hours and travel across rural and urban areas in Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of human services policies and procedures.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Ability to coordinate community resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of families in crisis.
• Develop and adjust case plans based on assessments.
• Document information related to case management.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Critical thinking

Judgment in crisis situations

Digital literacy

Organizational awareness

Education

Diploma or degree in a related field

Job description

For a more detailed job description and to apply, please go to https://careers.saskatchewan.ca. You can search for this job using its competition number: 100174.

Application Information

Employer Name: Government of Saskatchewan

The Ministry of Social Services is seeking Emergency Duty Workers to provide after‑hours emergency support to families in Yorkton and area. This permanent part‑time role offers a competitive hourly wage and flexible, on‑call hours based on service demand, with a focus on delivering critical child and family services and supporting vulnerable individuals. Reporting to a Child and Family Supervisor, employees contribute to public service excellence by promoting safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children and families while working collaboratively with community and Indigenous partners.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, accountable, and client‑focused, with strong judgment and the ability to respond effectively in crisis situations. They demonstrate collaboration, communication, and critical thinking skills, value diverse perspectives, and operate with professionalism and integrity. The role requires flexibility to work irregular hours, travel across rural and urban areas, and independently manage emergency situations involving children and families.

Candidates require knowledge of human services policies, practices, and procedures, typically gained through a diploma or degree in a related field and/or relevant experience in a human service setting. Strong interviewing, assessment, case planning, documentation, and risk evaluation skills are essential, along with the ability to coordinate community resources and de‑escalate crises. A valid driver’s license is required, as well as the ability to travel and lift small children. Core competencies include communication, digital literacy, adaptability, and organizational awareness. Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing and adjusting case plans, documenting information, and responding to safety risks.

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