Assistant Supervisor - Child Protection - Eligibility List

We are looking for an individual to join our team in the Regina office as a permanent 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 Centred 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

• 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.