Emergency Duty Worker

Title: Emergency Duty Worker - Eligibility List

Location: Meadow Lake,  Canada

Job Description:

Job Description - Emergency Duty Worker - Eligibility List (HUM014943)

Emergency Duty Worker - Eligibility List - HUM014943 

Employment Type:  Permanent Part-time

Location(s)

:  SK-North West-Meadow Lake   

Ministry

:  036 Social Services

Salary Range:  $28.085 - $35.195 Hourly

Grade:  SGEU.07.

The Ministry of Social Services, Child & Family Programs, North Service Area, requires Emergency Duty Workers for the community of Meadow Lake to fill a perm part-time position. The Emergency Duty Workers will be responsible for providing after-hours emergency services to families. This role will report to a Child and Family Supervisor. There are no guaranteed hours for this position. The hours will vary depending on the frequency of emergency callouts that the employee receives.  

In this position, you will investigate child abuse/neglect referrals, assess risk for child safety, be on a regular rotation for after-hours emergency services, and determine involvement and safety plans for families in crisis. Furthermore, you will be required to transport families and provide emergency aid to individuals in financial need. You will also be required to travel, work flexible hours, and lift and carry small children. 

You must possess a strong knowledge of human services-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 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 will be required to work flexible hours.

Candidates must clearly indicate in their cover 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.  Only those selected for further assessment will be contacted. 

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. 

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 37.33 - work a total of 37.33 hours/week, averaged over 4 weeks

Number of Openings

:  2