Emergency Duty Worker

Emergency Duty Worker - Guaranteed Hours - Eligibility List - HUM015269

Employment Type: SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s): SK-Far North East-Creighton SK-Far North East-Sandy Bay

Ministry: 036 Social Services

Salary Range: $ $35.195 Hourly

Grade: SGEU.07.

The Opportunity

The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Programs, North Service Area, requires Emergency Duty Workers/ Case Assistants for the communities of Creighton/Sandy Bay. This position would provide a range of services designed to assess or provide support services for children and families using the Family Centered Case Management Model of practice. The position will be responsible for providing after-hours emergency services to families, in addition to working during office hours. This role will report to a Child and Family Programs Supervisor.

In this position, you will:

• Work on a bi-weekly rotation for emergency services coverage including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Be responsible for operational support to a Child Protection unit, under the direction of a Child Protection Supervisor.
• 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 investigate instances of children in need of protection.
• Assess child abuse and neglect referrals, assess risk for child safety and determine the level of involvement including developing safety plans for families in crisis.
• Observe and record interviews with families, children and caregivers.
• Explore options for placing children and assisting 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.
• Transport families and provide emergency aid to individuals in financial needs, and
• You will also be required to travel, work flexible hours, and lift and carry small children.

The Ideal Candidate

As our successful candidate, you will:

• Be able to work independently.
• 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.
• Have knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs and values, with particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis; and
• Have strong knowledge of poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact people.

Knowledge of human service-related policies, practices and procedures will be considered an asset. 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. You must be legally eligible to operate a motor vehicle in 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.

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 candidates requested to interview will be contacted.

Creighton:

The Town of Creighton has a strong historical past and a promising future. In each of our distinct seasons, Creighton offers great recreational opportunities for our guests. Whether you are taking part in our festivals or enjoying a quiet get-away, you are sure to experience our northern hospitality.

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 one day off every three 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: Jan 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM