Child and Caregiver Support Worker

Employment Type

SGEU Term 9 months or more
Salary Range 34.364 - 43.068
Hours of Work B - SGEU Field 37.33 work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks
Workplace Diversity Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in Diversity Groups below.
Occupation Code HYC
Grade SGEU.
09.Market HYC
Organization 036 Social Services
Number of Openings 5
About Us  The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.
About the Team  The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable people and families as they build a better quality of life.
We help people with their immediate needs and provide supports for: families to safely care for their children, children and youth in care to be successful, people with disabilities to access community-based services, access to affordable housing, and income assistance to meet people's basic needs as they work to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.
Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.
ABOUT THE JOB   The Opportunity
We are looking for dynamic individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and well-being of children and families to join our team as Child and Caregiver Support Workers to fill Term positions in the Regina office and area.
In this position, you will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative, and support services to children and their families using the P.R.I.D.E. model and the Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.
You will also:
Develop and maintain open, honest working relationships and encourage teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and colleagues within the unit and community.
Identify, and prioritize referrals for service, develop appropriate intervention plans, consult with professionals as needed, and complete documentation in accordance with professional practice standards.
Apply knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis perspectives.
Apply understanding of poverty, systemic barriers, and socio-economic issues and their impact on individuals and families.
Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services and resources, remove barriers to independence, and promote overall well‑being.
Responsibilities   Assesses and determine suitability and approval of caregivers through interviews of applicants, their children, reference checks and applicable screening criteria.
Counsels approved caregivers regarding suitability of placements and specific needs of children in care.
Provides assessment, counselling and appropriate referral services to foster/adoptive parents, and extended family.
Monitoring services being provided by support, community and/or other monitoring agencies.
Establishes long term plans and goals for caregivers who are caring for Wards of the Minister.
Composes extensive written documentation for purposes of recording caregiver history, case management, and ensuring caregivers meet and maintain caregiver standards.
Maintains contact with caregivers regarding all matters relating to their home and children in care; including safety and emotional needs, ensuring financial maintenance, resolving problems by mediating, teaching problem resolution skills, and enhancing parenting techniques.
Qualifications   Job Capabilities:
As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:
Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively,…