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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 35869Ministry: Seniors, Community & Social ServicesLocation: Multiple Locations: Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Camrose, Brooks, Wetaskiwin, Medicine Hat and DrumhellerFull or Part-Time: Full-timeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Regular and TemporaryScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: Feb 28, 2023Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 3About UsThe Department of Seniors Community and Social Services leads income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support servicesTo find out more about our work visit:RoleThe Alberta Supports Offices are looking for professionals to be a part of a team that works together to reach a common goal of helping build Albertas workforce. If you are a positive and energetic team player and believe in outcome-based decision-making, this may be a good fit for you.As a Career and Employment Consultant, you will be responsible for the assessment and determination of Alberta Works funding including Income Support benefits. You will be proactive in strengthening the Alberta labour market by guiding and assisting individual Albertans with career and educational planning, as well as supporting individuals with job search activities. By assessing career and employment needs and applying relevant labour market information, you will assist individuals in making informed career choices to enhance their employability, as well as their economic, cultural and social well-being.As the ideal candidate you will:

• Have Key Skills including: assessment, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, change management, career transitioning and managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrate Initiative: be a self-starter, show flexibility, be eager to learn, constantly look for ways to improve; be reliable and hard working; show ownership for areas of responsibility
• Build Relationships: develop and maintain win/win relationships and partnerships; build effective working relationships; network with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Communicate: Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills including active listening, verbal communication, and well-developing written skills
• Make Decisions: make informed decisions; show an ability to assess options and implications in order to identify solutions
• Resolve Conflict: experience and ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and effective manner
• Demonstrate Teamwork: work cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results

QualificationsUniversity degree in Social Sciences (Social Work, Sociology, Education or Psychology) preferred, or related field, plus two years of progressively responsible related experience or equivalency may be considered as 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.Valid Driver’s license is required for Lethbridge locationThe following will be considered assets:

• Current and/or Previous related Government of Alberta (GOA) Experience
• Experience working in social based programs
• Related experience with Income Support, career and employment services
• Experience with Case Management
• Experience working with individuals who face barriers to employment

APS CompetenciesCompetencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:

• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Creative Problem Solving

Salary$2,556.10 to $3,355.81 bi-weekly ($66,714 to $87,586 /year)Notes

• This opportunity is to fill multiple full time permanent and temporary positions located in any of the following worksites in South Zone: Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Camrose, Brooks , Wetaskiwin, Medicine Hat and Drumheller
• This competition is on-going until a suitable candidate is found and can also be used for other Permanent, temporary Full-time and/or part-time positions in the future for South zone which includes: Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Camrose, Brooks, Wetaskiwin, Medicine Hat and Drumheller.
• Full-time regular office hours are Monday to Friday 8:15AM- 4:30PM, 36.25 hours weekly.
• Final candidates will be required to undergo an academic verification and security screening.
• Valid Driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle, as travel may be required for the position in Lethbridge.
• This competition may be used to fill future permanent and temporary vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
• Please note that you will be expected to work out of the location in which the position is based.

In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.

• For employment: Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. Example: Community Support Worker, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8 hr. shifts/week).
• For any Post-Secondary Education: Please specify your major and length of program, the educational institution, and the year you graduated.
  • Examples:
    • Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2009
    • Social Work Diploma (1 year), Campbell College, 2017

What We Offer

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Pension plans:
  • Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
  • Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

How To ApplyIf you are not currently an employee with the Government of Alberta, the first step in applying for a job is creating your candidate profile within our online application system,Existing employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.Once you have created your candidate profile, visit the Alberta Public Service job site to apply for jobs atApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.Resources for applicants:It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, and/or require a disability related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Nadine Uwimana at Nadine.Uwimana@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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