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The Opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is devoted to helping others and improving the lives and wellbeing of children and families to join our team in the Melfort office. 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.

In this position, you will:

- Coach, mentor and train staff, as the expert and role model on your team.
- Demonstrate leadership exemplified by respect and empowerment, in order to encourage employees to achieve success.
- Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff in the absence of the supervisor, concerning placements of children and supporting caregivers with children in care.
- Assist with service delivery between Child and Family division programs, work units and partner agencies.
- Be knowledgeable about Ministry policies and procedures, as outlined in the Child and Family Services Act, Family/Childrens Service and PRIDE Manuals.
- Act as a liaison with First Nations CFS and community agencies, with service delivery and decisions.


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/Childrens Services- within Child and Family programs AND supervising professional staff.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, and abilities.


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

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