Entry Level, Child Intervention Practitioner - Talent Pool

Are you looking to start your professional career in Child Intervention? Choosing the path as an Entry Level, Child Intervention (CI) Practitioner will provide you opportunities for a career that focuses on child safety, child well-being, family and community support, and permanency. Children and Family Services is committed to ongoing improvement and pursuit of excellence in services to infants, children, youth and families. In this role, you will apply your related education and gain experiential learning in Child Intervention (CI) Practice.

The Entry Level, CI-Practitioner is a developmental position that sets you on a meaningful career journey within Children and Family Services. Working in collaboration with a team of CI professionals, you will further develop your knowledge and skills as you work toward becoming a fully delegated Child Intervention Practitioner. You will gain confidence in your ability to work collaboratively with families and community partners in the creation of safe environments and identify safety and risk factors within communities and homes. You will strengthen your understanding of the fundamental components in casework, including family dynamics, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, Signs of Safety, life-long connections, and encouraging families to have input into decisions that affect their lives.

The Entry Level, CI Practitioner will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.

Through a robust learning plan, you will develop and continue to evolve your casework practice in your first year. Upon successful evaluation, you will transition to a Delegated CI Practitioner at a higher classification.

Qualifications

A degree or diploma in Social Work with no experience, or an equivalency as described below.

• Related university degree (BA Child Studies / Child & Youth Care, BA Education, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Human Services, BA / BSc Psychology, BA Sociology, Bachelor of Community Rehab, BSc. Family Studies / Human Ecology, BA Early Child Development), Bachelor of Indigenous Studies and 1 year of related experience.
• Or a related diploma (Addictions / Counseling, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Criminal Justice) and 2 years of related experience.
• Or a related certificate and 3 years of related experience.

Please Note : Education must be from an accredited post-secondary institution.

Related Experience Includes;

Case management and planning in a child intervention setting; crisis intervention and protection work; supporting foster and kinship care programs; family preservation and family support; counseling youth and families; knowledge of community connections and socially inclusive environments; as well as experience and understanding of Indigenous peoples, various cultures, community connections, and socially inclusive environments.

CI Practitioners must also demonstrate effective and concise written communication skills, using professional and inclusive vocabulary. Reports and written notes may be shared with senior leadership in the Ministry.

Assets

• Completed a practicum with Children and Family Services.
• Worked for the Delegated First Nation Agency (DFNA).
• Previously worked for Children and Family Services in the last 24 months.

Locations

Children and Family Services serves communities in 5 regions across the province.

North Region : Includes Edson, Hinton, Whitecourt, Athabasca, Westlock, Barrhead, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Vegreville, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, Peace River, High Prairie, High Level, and Fort McMurray, as well as Metis Settlements.

Edmonton Region : Includes Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain, Leduc, Paul First Nation, Alexis Nakoda Sioux First Nation, Enoch First Nation, and Alexander First Nation. Services are also provided to Metis Settlement affiliated families who reside in the Edmonton Region.

Central Region : Includes Lloydminster, Wainwright, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Drayton Valley, Rocky Mountain House, Red Deer, Stettler, Drumheller, and Olds.

Calgary Region : Includes Calgary, High River, and Airdrie. Services are also provided to families who reside in the Strathmore area.

South Region : Includes Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Taber, Brooks, and Fort MacLeod.

The Entry Level, CI Practitioner may have an opportunity to support additional program areas including :

• The Child Intervention Intake and Response Team (CIIRT) - This team serves the entire province after hours of Edmonton and Calgary with child abuse reports and crisis response. These offices operate via shift work.
• Adoptions, Legal Permanency, Foster Care, and Kinship - Practitioners provide support to caregivers under each of these program areas. These offices operate regular office hours.

Notes

• Hours of Work : These positions are full-time (36.25 hours per week). Typical Work Schedules are Monday to Friday, 8 : 15 am to 4 : 30 pm however some program areas may require shift work. Additional hours of work may be required based on operational or business needs.
• Travel and Vehicle Requirements : Travel will be required in the Entry Level, CI Practitioner role; therefore, final candidates for this position will be asked to provide a current 5-year Commercial Driver Abstract. Employees will be required to use their own vehicles when government fleet vehicles are not available. Employees must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle that is suitable to the requirements of this position.
• Relocation : If a new employee must relocate to commence employment at the Government of Alberta, a relocation amount can be requested however, it will be subject to operational requirements, budget approvals, area of relocation etc.

Other Information

If you completed a practicum placement with Children and Family Services, please include your practicum supervisor / manager as part of your reference.

Candidate screening and interviews will be taking place periodically throughout the job posting. Interviews will be taking place virtually, and accommodation may be made if requested prior to the virtual interview.

Successful candidates will be placed into a talent pool, at which point their pre-employment checks will be conducted and their suitability will be assessed. Those who are matched to a vacancy will be contacted; those who are not, will have up to 6 months to be considered while their certification is still valid. This competition may also be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.