Community Services Worker

Have knowledge and demonstrate respect and understanding of multi-cultural beliefs, values, and perspectives with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis;

Have knowledge of social issues such as diversity, poverty, systemic and socio-economic issues and how they impact of people;

Have knowledge of social work principles, practices, theories, and intervention strategies;

Have the ability to remain calm in conflict or stressful situations and be able to work with clients in a respectful manner;

Have the ability to plan and conduct interviews with individuals who may display a broad range of abilities to gather and evaluate relevant information, assess risk factors/family dynamics and the need for services; and

Have the ability to understand, interpret, apply, and adhere to procedures, policy and legislation such as the Saskatchewan Assistance Act, Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability/Saskatchewan Income Support program policy, as well as general knowledge of the Child Care Subsidy, Saskatchewan Employment Supplement, Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement, and others.

The work environment will be varied depending on the needs of the client group and the employer. The environment may include working at your computer for extended periods of time, interacting with clients and partner organizations in-person on-site or in a government office, virtually or by phone. Demonstrated experience in communicating and working with individuals and/or families in-person, in a professional and compassionate manner is critical to the success of the position. You must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a workplace environment where time pressures and caseload demands need to be balanced.

This position will be required to travel within or between communities.

As a public servant, 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.

Principles and practices of social work;

Human growth and development including principles and techniques of adult and child learning;

Range of theories and intervention strategies; and

Multicultural beliefs, values and perspectives with particular emphasis on First Nations and Métis.

You will have the ability to:

Apply a case management model when assessing the current and historical environment of the client, family and/or community and consider all factors when developing, implementing, evaluating and adjusting case plans in collaboration with the client and others to establish goals and meet diverse client and family needs;

Plan and conduct interviews with individuals who may display a broad range of abilities to gather and evaluate relevant information, assess risk factors/family dynamics and the need for services;

Organize, present and record information in a clear, concise, complete, accurate and timely manner which allows others to understand the reasons for a decision/recommendation or the need for further action;

Work independently, interdependently, and participate as a contributing member of a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other government departments/agencies;

Develop and maintain open and honest work relationships with a challenging and diverse range of individuals, interest groups and related service providers;

Recognize symptoms of stress and take steps to minimize their impact on job performance, well-being and safety of self and others; and

Interpret and apply the intent of legislation and social policies to complex controversial and/or ambiguous situations.

You will be:

Client- and family-oriented in order to meet client needs in a timely, conscientious and respectful manner;

Self-confident in order to make appropriate decisions in a highly-charged environment; and

A flexible and innovative leader who anticipates issues, initiates change and thrives on challenge.

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.