100428 - Emergency Duty Worker

Autism Services; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 30,307 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Inclusive workplaces

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Challenging work

Standby pay while on rotation

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs, Government of Saskatchewan, seeks Emergency Duty Workers for permanent part-time, on-call rotational positions in Swift Current and area.

Employees provide after-hours emergency services to families and receive standby pay while on rotation. Please view full job description via the provided link.

Qualifications

• The ministry seeks accountable, collaborative, adaptable and client-focused individuals who can build effective relationships with clients, families, community partners and colleagues.
• Candidates should understand First Nations and Mtis cultures, poverty, systemic barriers and socio-economic issues affecting individuals and families.
• Knowledge of human services policies, practices and procedures typically gained through a diploma or degree and/or relevant experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, digital and decision-making skills are required.
• Applicants must be eligible to operate a vehicle, travel across rural and urban communities, work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays, and be able to lift and carry small children up to ~20 kg.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing individuals and families.
• Assessing risks and service needs.
• Documenting case information.
• Developing and evaluating case plans.
• Responding to crisis and safety concerns.
• Advocating for clients.
• Coordinating community resources.
• Supporting access to services that promote wellbeing, safety and independence.

Skills

Accountable

Collaborative

Adaptable

Client-focused

Relationship-building

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Decision-making

Education

Diploma or degree in human services

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name: Government of Saskatchewan

Benefits

• competitive salary
• inclusive workplaces
• career development opportunities
• flexible work arrangements
• challenging work
• standby pay while on rotation

Key responsibilities

• interviewing individuals and families
• assessing risks and service needs
• documenting case information
• developing and evaluating case plans
• responding to crisis and safety concerns
• advocating for clients
• coordinating community resources
• supporting access to services that promote wellbeing, safety, and independence

Requirements

• The ministry is seeking accountable, collaborative, adaptable, and client-focused individuals who can build effective relationships with clients, families, community partners, and colleagues.
• Candidates should have an understanding of First Nations and Mtis cultures, poverty, systemic barriers, and socio-economic issues affecting individuals and families.
• Candidates must have knowledge of human services policies, practices, and procedures, typically gained through a diploma or degree in a human services-related field and/or relevant experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, digital, and decision-­making skills are required.
• Applicants must be eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan, travel throughout rural and urban communities, work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be able to lift and carry small children up to approximately 20 kg.

Role summary

The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs is seeking Emergency Duty Workers for permanent part-time, on-call rotational positions in Swift Current and area.

Employees provide after-hours emergency services to families and receive standby pay while on rotation.

Please use link provided to view full job description.