Manager, Out of Home Care

Government Of Saskatchewan; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Government of Saskatchewan seeks an experienced Manager, Out of Home Care to lead the CFP Division's out-of-home care continuum and service delivery to foster families and extended families. The role reports to the Director, Out of Home Care and involves strategic planning, data reporting, and travel to the North service area.

The successful candidate will have a university degree in a human services field and extensive leadership experience in Child and Family Programs, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work or related human services discipline and progressive management experience.
• Knowledge of child welfare principles, Out of Home Care service delivery, and relevant legislation.
• Strong leadership, HR, labour relations, change management, budgeting and strategic delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to Ministry staff delivering initiatives for healthy families.
• Oversee delivery of child and family services ensuring effective support.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with Ministry goals.
• Build partnerships with First Nations and community organizations for inclusive service delivery.
• Travel as needed to supervise in the North service area.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Digital Skills

Interacting with Others

Navigating Ambiguity

Managing Self

Health, Safety and Wellness

Data Literacy

Influence

Political and Organizational Awareness

Managing Organizational Resources

Managing Talent

Education

University degree in Social Work or related human services discipline

Job description

The Child and Family Programs (CFP) Division, Ministry of Social Services is seeking an experienced employee who is a dynamic and creative leader as Manager, Out of Home Care. Reporting to the Director, Out of Home Care, the employee will oversee the out of home care resource continuum including Out of Home Care, service delivery to foster families and extended families, Family Connections, and placements. The employee will model the Parent Resources for information, Development and Education (PRIDE) model of practice and engage in partnerships in working with caregivers throughout Saskatchewan.

In this assignment, the employee will be responsible for the oversight and management of these programs along with data collection, analysis and reporting to ensure that services delivered by CFP are effective, efficient and support the Ministry’s strategic direction. The successful candidate will provide leadership and support to a team of Supervisors and staff in the North service area, as such some travel will be required.

In this position the employee will need to understand and respond to multiple demands, have a proven track record in developing and maintaining profession relationships with managers and staff; be results oriented and accountable with the ability to exercise sound judgement; and have excellent interpersonal, oral and written communications skills. The successful candidate will have significant leadership experience and will have obtained the knowledge and abilities required for this position through a university degree in human services (Social Work, Indigenous Social Work, Human Justice, etc.), along with extensive knowledge and experience in Child and Family Programs and of its corresponding Acts and Regulations.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, and abilities. The selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to Ministry staff in delivering initiatives that support healthy families and community self-reliance.
• Foster a positive organizational culture that promotes diversity, inclusion, and cross-team collaboration.
• Oversee the delivery of child and family services to ensure effective and responsive support.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives aligned with Ministry goals and objectives.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with First Nations and community organizations to support collaborative and inclusive service delivery.

Job Capabilities

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who :

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovationand supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Typically, the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this role are obtained through a degree in Social Work or a related human services discipline, combined with progressive management experience in a human services environment and several years of supervising professional staff within Child and Family Programs. The role requires knowledge of child welfare principles, Out of Home Care service delivery, and relevant legislation, policies, and practices; an understanding of the intergenerational impacts of residential schools and the Sixties Scoop; and demonstrated expertise in leadership, human resources, labour relations, change management, program evaluation, budgeting, and strategic service delivery.

Job Skills

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
• Managing Talent (Level C)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities

Our Commitment to Excellence

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.