Assistant Supervisor

Assistant Supervisor - Child Protection - Eligibility List - HUM015048

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-North East-Nipawin

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $ $45.993 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.10.

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 who are devoted to helping others and improving the lives and well-being of children and families to join our team as a Child Protection Assistant Supervisor. 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/Children's Service, and PRIDE Manuals.
• Act as a liaison with First Nations CFS and community agencies, with service delivery and decisions.
• You may represent your unit, Ministry, or region on community or internal committees.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Work effectively and positively with co-workers, supervisors, management teams, and caregivers.
• Have knowledge of child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence indicators and effects.
• Bring expertise in policy and practice for your program area.
• Knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs and values, with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis.
• Be experienced with a range of social work theories, and coaching/mentoring professional staff.

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;
• Flexible work arrangements

Nipawin:

Nipawin is a safe, friendly, optimistic, and welcoming community that provides employment and business opportunities for future growth and development. There is a strong retail and service sector with good transportation connections.

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/Children's 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. 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. Only those selected for further assessment will be contacted.

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

Number of Openings: 2

Closing Date: Nov 12, 2025, 11:59:00 PM