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Are you interested in working with the
Department of Community Resources or the Government of Saskatchewan?
Community Resources offers a number of challenging and rewarding
opportunities! A career in Community Resources can offer exposure
to a variety of positions and programs. To view the following examples
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The Public Service Commission (PSC) is the central human resources
agency for government. Employment opportunities are regularly
advertised by the PSC for all government departments. For information
on other careers within the Government of Saskatchewan, contact
the Public Service Commission.
The Aboriginal Employees Network (AGEN) is a Network of Aboriginal
employees working for the Government of Saskatchewan. For more information
on the Network, visit their web
site.
FAQs
How do I get a job with the Department
of Community Resources?
What types of positions can I apply for?
Do I need a degree to apply?
Who can I talk to if I am interested in a career
in the human services area?
How do I register as a Social Worker in the
Province?
Does the department require a criminal record
check on applicants before making an offer of employment?
How do I get a job with the Department
of Community Resources?
Permanent positions are advertised on the PSC
web site. These advertisements indicate the qualifications that
are required for positions within the Government of Saskatchewan.
Non-permanent positions, which are not filled by internal
applicants, may also be posted in the Careers Bulletin or posted
at the work site.
If you want more information on potential jobs with Community Resources,
you can also call your local Community
Resources office. Ask to speak with the Regional Business Manager.
What types of positions can I apply
for?
The majority of positions within the department are front line
human service positions. This includes positions working in areas
such as child welfare, teen and young parent counselling, family
support, adoption, child day care, income support services, and
providing services to clients with mental and physical disabilities.
Do I need a degree to apply?
Positions within the Child and Family Services Division and Community
Living Division require a degree in social work. At the present
time, positions within the Employment and Income Assistance Division
do not require a degree. Job advertisements will clearly indicate
the qualifications that are required.
Who can I talk to if I am interested
in a career in the human services area?
If you are interested in a career in human services you can call
your local Community Resources
office and ask to speak with the Regional Business Manager.
You can also contact the faculty of Social
Work at the University of Regina at (306)585-4563.
How do I register as a Social Worker
in the Province?
Contact the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers in Regina
at (306) 545-1922.
Does the department require
a criminal record check on applicants before making an offer of
employment?
A criminal record check is required before an offer of employment
is made for positions determined to be "positions of trust".
These are defined as positions in which the duties cause an employee
to be entrusted with the personal care and/or custody of clients;
or where services provided involve the supervision of clients and
direct intervention in areas impacting their personal or financial
welfare and or social functioning and where the clients are, by
their nature, needs or circumstances, vulnerable persons.
Social Work Practicum Information
If you are completing your degreee in social work, you should consider
completing your practicum at the Department of Community Resources.
Completing your social work practicum with Community Resources is
an opportunity to work in a diverse and challenging environment!
Community Resources has a number of different program areas open
for practicum placement:
- employment and income assistance
- child welfare/child protection
- foster care
- teen and young parent program
- community living programs (working with persons with disabilities)
- community development
The selection of where you complete your practicum is one of the
most important decisions you will make as you begin your profession
in social work. The decision you make will impact on future employment
possibilities and your ability to network with other professionals.
Practicum involves direct practice. Caseload size for each student
is determined by the supervisor of the practicum placement. Students
are subject to the normal supervision of employees of Community
Resources.
The Faculty of Social
Work at the University of Regina conducts seminars to provide
students with an additional source of theoretical learning which
relates to the practicum experience. Students are also provided
with opportunities to share learning through presentation of cases
and study of practice issues that emerge in a group of peers experiencing
practicum in different settings.
The Faculty of Social
Work requires that all students have a minimum WPA of 70% on
the social work portion of their program and the prerequisite courses
to be eligible to register for SW 448 or SW 449. Requests for practicum
placement must be made in writing to the faculty members responsible
for practicum development.
If you are interested in completing your practicum with Community
Resources you should talk to the Practicum Coordinator at the Faculty
of Social Work. The Coordinator will put you in touch with the
appropriate person in your local Community Resources office.
Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission
(PSC) is the central human resources agency for government. Employment
opportunities are regularly advertised by the PSC for all government
departments.
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