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Description

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is devoted to helping others and improving the lives and wellbeing of children and families to join our team in the Melfort office as a perm 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 Centered Case Management Model and P.R.I.D.E. Model of Practice.

In this position, you will:
- 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.
- Be knowledgeable about Ministry policies and procedures, as outlined in the Child and Family Services Act, Family/Childrens Service and PRIDE Manuals and more!

As our successful candidate, you will:
- 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 Metis.
- Be experienced with a range of social work theories, and coaching/mentoring professional staff.

To qualify for this position, you will possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree from an accredited university, as approved by the SASW/CASW or CASWE. The successful candidate will have several years of experience in Child Protection/Childrens Services- within Child and Family programs AND supervising professional staff.

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