101653 - Child Protection Worker

The Ministry of Social Services is seeking two Term Child Protection Workers in Estevan to help improve the safety, well-being, and quality of life of children and families. This position offers meaningful, challenging work supporting vulnerable children and families through protective, preventative, and support services using a family-centred approach, along with competitive compensation, benefits, career development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, culturally aware, and committed to helping children and families achieve positive outcomes. They are skilled at building relationships, working collaboratively with community partners, exercising sound judgment, and supporting families through complex and sensitive situations while maintaining professional standards.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work from an accredited university. Strong knowledge of child protection practices, risk assessment, family dynamics, case management, Indigenous perspectives, poverty, systemic barriers, and social issues affecting children and families is required. Applicants must be able to travel, work flexible hours including evenings and weekends, transport clients as required, and lift up to 20 kg.

Responsibilities include investigating allegations of abuse or neglect, assessing family functioning and child safety risks, developing intervention plans, managing cases involving children in care, supporting court processes, coordinating services and treatment plans, advocating for clients, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with families, foster caregivers, Indigenous partners, and community agencies.

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