Supervisor - Child Protection

Supervisor - Child Protection - HUM015164

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Location(s): SK-Far North West-Buffalo Narrows

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $ $55.654 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.12.

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.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is devoted to helping others and improving the lives and well-being of children and families to join our team as a Child Protection Supervisor in our Buffalo Narrows 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 Family Centered Case Management Model of practice.

In this position, you will:

• Supervise, train, support, coach, and monitor the quality of care/practice provided by Child and Family Program staff who deliver a variety of services to families.
• Lead and assist in managing change within the work unit and the service area.
• Provide Structured Decision Making (SDM) model training and support to the ministry, Indigenous Child and Family Services, and Mobile Crisis Service/Emergency Duty staff, and other community partners and agencies on an ongoing basis.
• Provide leadership on the implementation of policies, procedures, services, and community resources.
• Work effectively and positively with supervisors, colleagues, and the management team to support initiatives, directions that continuously improve or enhance service delivery to children and their families.
• Ensure that standards and quality of service are met.
• Liaise, consult, and respond to inquiries from a variety of outside stakeholders.
• Represent the unit, ministry, or service area on various agency, community, or internal committees

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Have knowledge of child protection issues and socio-economic factors that may contribute to child abuse and neglect.
• Have experience providing leadership, guidance, support, direction, and training to a diverse group of employees
• Have experience applying the family-centred case management model when assessing, developing, adjusting, implementing and evaluating case plans.
• Have a sincere commitment to relationships & community, practicing from a place of connection.
• Have knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs & values, with emphasis on First Nations and Métis.

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 (EDO's) and other types of leave.
• Inclusive work environments.
• Advancement opportunities.

About this community and local area:

Buffalo Narrows/Laloche-

Buffalo Narrows has a lot to offer and is a great recreational community all year round, including fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, camping, sightseeing, touring, snowmobiling, skiing, etc. Buffalo Narrows is more than a great place to visit; it is also a great place to live.

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 a Child Protection/Children's Services program, 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. 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

Please note: The Eligibility list will be in effect for six months from the closing date for other opportunities as they arise.

Note: This is a reposted competition. Those who have previously applied, do not need to reapply.

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: 3

Closing Date: Dec 8, 2025, 11:59:00 PM