Child and Caregiver Support Worker

Child and Caregiver Support Worker - Eligibility List - HUM015233

Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s): SK-South Central-Moose Jaw

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $ $43.068 Hourly

Salary Supplement: included in hourly salary range (in-scope)

Grade: SGEU.09.

About Us

The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, supports for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. We work with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community organizations.

The Opportunity

We are looking for dynamic individuals devoted to helping others and improving the lives and well-being of children and families to join our Child & Caregiver Support Workers team in the Moose Jaw office. In this role, you will provide a range of services designed to provide protective, preventative and support services to children and their families using the P.R.I.D.E. model and The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

In this position, you will:

• Be responsible for casework and permanency planning related to a variety of programs for children in care and their caregivers.
• Provide assessment, development and implementation of case plans, while providing support to ensure the physical, social, cultural, psychological and educational needs of children are met;
• Where children are admitted to the care of the Ministry, it manages their needs, including placement in foster and alternate resources, including extended family;
• Plan for children placed in care on a long-term basis, working in co-operation with First Nation Child and Family Service agencies and other support-providing community organizations;
• Develop/maintain open and honest work relationships, encouraging teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and other members of the unit or community; and
• Identify and prioritize referrals for service, develop intervention plans, consult with other professionals as necessary, and complete documentation in accordance with professional standards of practice.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Have a sincere commitment to relationships & community, practicing from a place of connection;
• Demonstrate critical thinking in completing risk assessments, judgment and decision-making skills, implementing stringent protocols and processes for the transfer of files and information to Child Protection or other Child and Family service workers and supervisors;
• Have knowledge of multicultural beliefs & values, with emphasis on First Nations and Métis;
• Have knowledge of poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact people; and
• Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services and resources; remove barriers to independence and promote client well-being.

If you have a passion towards ensuring the safety and well-being of children and want to join a collaborative, dedicated team of professionals focused on strengthening our communities and cultures, these opportunities are for you

What we offer:

• Dynamic, challenging work;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDOs) and other types of leave;
• Inclusive work environments;
• Advancement opportunities; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

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; OR a Human Service Degree plus relevant related experience; OR a Social Work Certificate plus relevant related experience. All out-of-country education must be assessed as accredited for Canadian equivalency.

Human Service Degrees include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and/or Psychology, Education, Human Justice, Indigenous Studies or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing plus relevant related work experience.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge, skills, abilities. The selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information.

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.

To learn more about Social Services, please visit the following website:

Ministry of Social Services | Ministries | Government of Saskatchewan

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

Hours of Work: B - SGEU Field work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Criminal Record Check Requirement: The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check, including a vulnerable sector query, as a condition of employment

Number of Openings: 10

Closing Date: Dec 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM