Supervisor, Child and Caregiver Support

The Opportunity

We are looking for dynamic individuals who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives & wellbeing of children and families to join our team as a Caregiver Support Supervisor. In this role, you will supervise, manage, and implement programs designed to provide protective, preventative, and support services to children, parents and foster families utilizing the Family Centered Case Management Model and P.R.I.D.E. Model of Practice.

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

You will have knowledge of

Applicable legislation, regulations, programs and policies such as: The Child and Family Services Act, The Adoption Act and Regulations, Family Systems Theory and Family Centered Case Management Procedures; Family/Children's Service Manuals and the PRIDE Model of Practice

Relevant government and community services and resources

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 the Out of Home Care/Community 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.

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 Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer

Child and Family Programs provides

• A competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave;
• Elder/Knowledge Keeper Services available through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Diverse and inclusive work environments such as The Indigenous Employees of Saskatchewan (TIES) and Indigenous Employee Network (IEN);
• Cultural knowledge and support by on-site Elders;
• Advancement and development opportunities; and
• 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.

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.