Emergency Duty Worker (Guaranteed Hours)

The Opportunity: The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Programs requires Emergency Duty Workers (Guaranteed Hours) to fill Term positions in the community of North Battleford and area . This position would provide a range of services designed to assess or provide support services for children and families using the Family Centered Case Management Model of practice and report to a Child and Family Programs Supervisor.

Guaranteed Hours Emergency Duty Workers will work on a bi-weekly rotation for one week providing after-hours emergency services coverage including evenings/overnights, weekends, and holidays with the next week working regular office hours. The after-hours rotation is an on-call, rotational position, and hours are not guaranteed; standby pay is given while on rotation but not actively responding to calls.

The hours will vary depending on the frequency of emergency callouts that the employee receives. Plan and conduct interviews with individuals and families to gather and evaluate information, assess risk factors, and determine service needs. Organize, present, and document case information clearly and accurately to support decisions and recommendations.

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. 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. Assess, develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust case plans collaboratively to meet diverse client and family goals. Identify and respond to potential safety risks, taking timely action to de-escalate crisis situations.

Access and coordinate appropriate community resources based on specific client needs. Operate a vehicle independently across both rural and urban communities to support service delivery. Job Capabilities: As public servants 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, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks. Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes. Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.

Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations. Focuses on achieving public service excellence. Technical Knowledge and Skills: You will be required to travel, work flexible hours, and lift and carry small children, up to approximately 45 pounds. To qualify for this position, you must possess a strong knowledge of human services-related policies, practices and procedures.

Typically, the 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 and skills.

The selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information and only those requested to interview will be contacted. While the representation of Indigenous staff within the Ministry of Social Services has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Job Skills: Communication (Level B) Critical Thinking (Level B) Digital Skills (Level B) Interacting with Others (Level B) Navigating Ambiguity (Level B) Managing Self (Level B) Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A) Data Literacy (Level A) Influence (Level A) Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A) Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer

Dynamic and challenging work Competitive salary Inclusive work environments Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities 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.