Case Assistant

Case Assistant - Out of Home Care - Eligibility List - HUM014964

Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s): SK-North Central-Prince Albert

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $ $32.589 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.06.

The Ministry of Social Services, Child and Family Programs division in the North Service Area requires a Case Assistant in the Out of Home Care Unit in the Prince Albert office.

About Us

The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, support 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 wellbeing of children and families to join our team as a Case Assistant – Out of Home Care. In this role, you will provide a range of services designed to assess or provide support services for children and their caregivers using The Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

In this position, you will:

• Be responsible for operational support to a Child and Caregiver Support unit. Under the direction of a Family Connections Supervisor, assisting with family finding assessments, planning and providing support services to the family, as required.
• Explore options for placing children and assist families to work through this process.
• Make referrals for services with caregivers and coordinate case conferences.
• Research case files and document background information to support case planning.
• Develop and maintain open and honest work relationships, encouraging teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and other members of the unit or community.
• Accompany case workers to caregiver or family homes to assist in assessing suitability and making recommendations to ensure the safety of children.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Have a sincere commitment to invest in relationships and community, practicing from a place of connection.
• Demonstrate well-developed risk assessment, judgement and decision-making skills; implement stringent protocols and processes with information to Child and Family Program workers and supervisors.
• Have knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis.
• Have strong knowledge of poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact people.

To qualify for this position, you will have a strong knowledge of human service-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 service-related field; and experience working in a human service setting.

The successful candidate will be required to travel extensively, work flexible hours in the evening and on weekends, and possibly transport children or parents as required. You must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan.

If you have a passion for 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.

While the representation of Indigenous staff within Child and Family Programs Division has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only those selected for further assessment will be contacted.

Please Note: 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.

Prince Albert -

Located in the heartland of Lake Country Saskatchewan, the City of Prince Albert is a vibrant and innovative municipality that prides itself on being a family-focused community. Prince Albert is a recreational paradise that offers all the benefits of big city amenities including access to arts, entertainment and unique cultural experiences. The city is leading the way in creating an active, prosperous and healthy city of opportunity for our 36,000 residents.

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: 4

Closing Date: Oct 25, 2025, 12:59:00 AM