Job Order Detail

Description

The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Programs, North Service Area, requires Emergency Duty Workers for the community of Meadow Lake to fill a perm part-time position. The Emergency Duty Workers will be responsible for providing after-hours emergency services to families. This role will report to a Child and Family Supervisor. There are no guaranteed hours for this position. The hours will vary depending on the frequency of emergency callouts that the employee receives.  

In this position, you will investigate child abuse/neglect referrals, assess risk for child safety, be on a regular rotation for after-hours emergency services, and determine involvement and safety plans for families in crisis. Furthermore, you will be required to transport families and provide emergency aid to individuals in financial need. You will also be required to travel, work flexible hours, and lift and carry small children.

You must possess a strong knowledge of human services-related policies, practices and procedures. Typically, the knowledge and skills required for this position would be obtained through a diploma or degree in a Human services-related field and/or experience working in a human service setting.  

The successful candidates must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan and will be required to work flexible hours.

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.


This competition will be used to create an eligibility list that will be valid for up to 6 months and will be used to staff current and future opportunities.

Preference will be given to qualified equity group members who self-declare in this online application, as identified in "diversity groups" below
Diversity Groups:  Aboriginal persons

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