Child Protection Worker- Eligibility List

About Us

The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, support for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. We work with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community organizations.

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 Protection Workers. 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.

In this position, you will:

Be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, and assessing family functioning determining risk factors to the children's safety, implementing intervention plans and providing support services to the family, as required.

When necessary, initiate Family Court proceedings and work through this process with the family.

Where children are admitted to the care of the Ministry, manage their needs including placement in foster and alternate resources, assessment and treatment planning to ensure that health, social psychological and educational needs are met in preparation to return home.

Necessitate and plan for children placed in care on a long-term basis. This process includes working in cooperation with FNCFS and other community agencies.

Maintain open and honest work relationships, encouraging teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and other members of the unit or community.

Screen, identify and prioritize referrals for service, developing intervention plans, consulting with other professionals as necessary.

Complete documentation in accordance with professional standards of practice.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will:

Have a sincere commitment to relationships & community, practicing from a place of connection.

Demonstrate critical thinking in completing risk assessments, judgment and decision-making skills implementing stringent protocols and processes for the transfer of files and information to Child Protection or other Child and Family service workers and supervisors.

Have knowledge of multicultural beliefs & values, with emphasis on First Nations and Métis.

Have knowledge of poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact on people.

Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services and resources; remove barriers to independence and promote client well-being.

If you have a passion towards ensuring the safety and well-being of children and want to join a collaborative, dedicated team of professionals focused on strengthening our communities and cultures, these opportunities are for you!

What we offer:

A competitive salary;

Comprehensive benefits package including pension; and

Vacation, earned days off (EDO’s) and other types of leave.

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 be required to travel, work flexible hours that may include evenings or weekends, and transport children (or parents) in service delivery.

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.

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.

To learn more about Social Services, please visit the following website:

Ministry of Social Services Ministries Government of Saskatchewan

An eligibility list will be in effect for six months from the closing date for other opportunities as they arise.

Note: This is a reposted competition. Those who have previously applied, do not need to reapply.