Emergency Duty Worker
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The Opportunity
The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Programs requires Emergency Duty Workers to fill Permanent Part Time positions in the community of Lloydminster and area . Emergency Workers will be responsible for providing after-hours emergency services to families. This role will report to a Child and Family Supervisor. This position is an on-call, rotational position, and hours are not guaranteed; standby pay is given while on rotation but not actively responding to calls. The hours will vary depending on the frequency of emergency callouts that the employee receives.
In this position you will:
Develop and maintain open, honest working relationships and encourage teamwork with clients, foster families, biological families, collateral agencies, and colleagues within the unit and community.
Apply knowledge of multicultural beliefs and values, with particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis perspectives.
Apply understanding of poverty, systemic barriers, and socio‑economic issues and their impact on individuals and families.
Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to services and resources, remove barriers to independence, and promote overall well‑being.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct interviews with individuals and families to gather and evaluate information, assess risk factors, and determine service needs.
- Organize, present, and document case information clearly and accurately to support decisions and recommendations.
- Assess, develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust case plans collaboratively to meet diverse client and family goals.
- Identify and respond to potential safety risks, taking timely action to de-escalate crisis situations.
- Access and coordinate appropriate community resources based on specific client needs.
- Operate a vehicle independently across both rural and urban communities to support service delivery.
Job Capabilities
As a public servant (Emergency Duty Workers), we are seeking someone who:
Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- To qualify for this position, you must possess a strong knowledge of human services-related policies, practices and procedures. Typically, the skills required for this position would be obtained through a diploma or degree in a human services-related field and/or experience working in a human service setting.
- The successful candidates must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan and you must be able to lift and carry small children up to approximately 20 kg. You will be required to travel, work flexible hours that include evenings, weekends and holidays, and transport children (or parents).
- While the representation of Indigenous staff within the Ministry of Social Services has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge and skills. The selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information and only those requested to interview will be contacted.
Job Skills
- Communication (Level B)
- Critical Thinking (Level B)
- Digital Skills (Level B)
- Interacting with Others (Level B)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
- Managing Self (Level B)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
- Data Literacy (Level A)
- Influence (Level A)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
- Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
What We Offer
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.
About Company
The Ministry of Social Services supports vulnerable people and families as they build a better quality of life.
We help people with their immediate needs and provide supports for: families to safely care for their children, children and youth in care to be successful, people with disabilities to access community-based services, access to affordable housing, and income assistance to meet people’s basic needs as they work to become self-sufficient to the best of their abilities.
Together with Indigenous and community partners, we work to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients every day.
Company
The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.
Requirements
- To qualify for this position, you must possess a strong knowledge of human services-related policies, practices and procedures. Typically, the skills required for this position would be obtained through a diploma or degree in a human services-related field and/or experience working in a human service setting.
- The successful candidates must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle in Saskatchewan and you must be able to lift and carry small children up to approximately 20 kg. You will be required to travel, work flexible hours that include evenings, weekends and holidays, and transport children (or parents).
- While the representation of Indigenous staff within the Ministry of Social Services has been prioritized, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover letter or resume where they have acquired their knowledge and skills. The selection of candidates will be assessed based on this information and only those requested to interview will be contacted.
- Communication (Level B)
- Critical Thinking (Level B)
- Digital Skills (Level B)
- Interacting with Others (Level B)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level B)
- Managing Self (Level B)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
- Data Literacy (Level A)
- Influence (Level A)
- Political and Organizational Awareness (Level A)
- Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
About Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan’s provincial government delivers public programs, services and civil-service employment to residents across the province.
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