Supervisor, Child Protection

The Opportunity:

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and wellbeing of children and families to join our team as a Child Protection Supervisor. In this role, you will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

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 Child Protection/Children’s Services program- within Child and Family programs AND supervising professional staff.

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.

• Supervision, training, support, and coaching their staff and clients.
• Provide leadership on implementation of policies, procedures, services, and community resources.
• Assist in managing change within the organization.
• Determine the eligibility for social assistance, the benefit level, and other services to clients.
• Collaborate with communities to develop plans for personal growth and enhance independence for clients.
• Ensure effective communication and service delivery within work units and with partner agencies in the community.
• Effectively manage and monitor allocated work unit budgets and approve expenditures.
• Liaise, consult, and respond to inquiries from a variety of outside stakeholders.
• Represent the unit, ministry or region on various agency, community, or internal committees.
• Ensure that standards and quality of service are met.

Job Capabilities:

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

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and 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:

• Applicable legislation, regulations, programs and policies; The Child and Family Services Act, The Adoption Act, provincial and regional child abuse protocols, ICFS agency protocols; the Family Centered Case Management manual, Children's Services Manual and Structured Decision Making tool and methodology, including strengths and needs assessment, safety plans and solution focused inquiries.
• Relevant government, community services and resources; to accurately interpret and ensure compliance with legislative and case practice requirements in order to meet program goals and standards;
• Human resource management practices, including strategies to recruit, support and sustain a diverse workforce

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 B)
• Managing Talent (Level B)

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan's Capability and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

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.