100627- Children Services Worker

Autism Services; Yorkton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking a Children Services Worker to support children and families in the Yorkton area. This role delivers protective, preventive, and support services using the P.R.I.D.E.

model and Family Centered Case Management. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Social Work or related degree, demonstrates strong communication, assessment, and advocacy, and is willing to travel and meet flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in social work or related human service field is required.
• Knowledge of child and family services and risk assessment is preferred.
• Travel, flexible hours, and ability to lift up to 20 kg may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and interventions for children and families.
• Conduct interviews, assessments and home visits.
• Develop service and intervention plans and long-term care planning.
• Advocate for clients and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain client records and deliver counseling and referral services.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Assessment

Documentation

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work

Related Human Service degree

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name:
Government of Saskatchewan

The Ministry of Social Services is seeking a Children Services Worker to support children and families in the Yorkton area. This opportunity involves delivering protective, preventative, and support services using the P.R.I.D.E. model and Family Centered Case Management Model.
The ministry is looking for a compassionate, client-focused individual dedicated to improving the well-being of children and families while contributing to public service excellence.
The ideal candidate is accountable, collaborative, inclusive, adaptable, and committed to helping others. They must be able to build strong relationships with clients, foster and biological families, community agencies, and Indigenous partners while supporting positive outcomes for children and families.
Candidate must possess a Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work, or a related Human Service degree with relevant experience. Relevant fields include Sociology, Psychology, Education, Human Justice, Indigenous Studies, Nursing, or Psychiatric Nursing. Knowledge of child and family services, risk assessment, case management, poverty, systemic barriers, multicultural perspectives, and First Nations and Mtis cultures is required. Strong communication, critical thinking, assessment, documentation, advocacy, and interpersonal skills are essential. The position requires travel, flexible hours, transporting children and families, a valid driver's licence, and the ability to lift up to 20 kg.
Responsibilities include providing case management and interventions, conducting interviews, assessments and home visits, developing service and intervention plans, supporting long-term care planning, advocating for clients, coordinating referrals, maintaining client records, and delivering counseling and referral services.