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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 32121Ministry: Childrens ServicesLocation: North Region: Athabasca, Barrhead, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Edson, Fairview, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, High Prairie, High Level, Hinton, Lac La Biche, Peace River, Slave Lake, St. Paul, Valleyview, Vegreville, Westlock, and Whitecourt.Full or Part-Time: Full- timeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: 3 Permanent PositionsScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: August 29, 2022Classification: Human Services Worker 7About UsRoleCome and experience beautiful North Region of Alberta and all that it has to offer. Known to be a recreational hotspot for all four seasons with the small town appeal!For more detailed information on these perks check out this link:We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has a drive and passion for advancing child intervention practice with Indigenous children, families and communities. This role supports our staff in compliance with all legislated and policy requirements related to Indigenous peoples while engaging with community partners to develop relationships and nurturing safe environments for the children, youth and families we support. This is a regional position that provides opportunity to work with the diverse Indigenous people all across northern Alberta.As a Practice Specialist with the Indigenous Supports unit you will be part of a passionate team committed to ensuring better practice and better outcomes for Indigenous families involved with Children’s Services. You will educate, coach and provide consultation to service delivery teams utilizing your strong leadership and team building skills. You will bring a positive mindset, collaborative skill sets, strong knowledge of casework practice under CYFEA along with expertise in engaging and honouring Indigenous families and communities to support inclusive practice with children, youth and families.Your strong focus on coaching and mentoring will guide your work with the team of Childrens Services professionals working in Child Intervention Services. Your guidance will be rooted in the Child Intervention Practice Framework, Casework Practice Model, Signs of Safety Approach, trauma informed practice lens as well as specialized knowledge, experience and relationships of and with Indigenous peoples to ensure that services delivered are in accordance with accepted practices, standards and legislative requirements. You will also develop and deliver formal and informal training and teaching sessions to support staff in their work with children and families.Daily you will utilize your team-building, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills. These skills will assist you to prioritize multiple projects and assignments that support better decisions for children, youth and families. Your well-developed interpersonal relationship and communication skills will enable you to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders through virtual and in-person contacts.Role continue The following competencies are essential for success in this role:

• CI Practitioner Competencies: Performing the Child Intervention Practitioner competencies with consistency at an advanced level of proficiency, according to the Child Intervention Practice Framework Principles, in order to provide practice supervision to CI staff.
• Mindfulness and Self-reflection: Being intentionally aware, focused and present in the moment; continuously assessing, without reaction and judgment, one’s emotions and actions to guide one’s thinking and behavior.
• Outcome Oriented: Maintaining a working knowledge of the CIPF Principles, CI outcomes and priorities. Demonstrates the ability to lead with a focus on CI outcomes and ensure the work of one’s team is in alignment with these outcomes. Demonstrates commitment to the CI outcomes and priorities by role modeling responsibility for decisions and accountability for results.
• Engaging Others: Building a foundation of trust and respect to engage staff and inspire, empower, support, coach and mentor. Building relationships individually and as a team to create a positive working environment and to achieve the best possible CI outcome.
• Leading Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate ability to seek out opportunities for innovation and creatively problem solve. Support staff through implementing organizational initiatives. Operate with a high degree of flexibility and adaptability to implement learnings and achieving outcomes for children and families.
• Enabling others Growth and Development: Guiding others to strengthen their professional ability and CI practice, and fostering a climate of learning and self-reflection.
• Communication: Engaging in and fostering active listening, creating an atmosphere of respect and positive problem solving. Ensuring one’s verbal and non-verbal communication is congruent. Demonstrating an awareness of the impact of one’s communication in both oral and written form

QualificationsBachelor of Social Work with 2 years of related experience in child protection. Knowledge of community resources is essential. Experience working with Microsoft office is required. Previous supervisory and leadership experience would be an asset. Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset. Experience working with children, youth and families is essential. Experience working with a multi-cultural and/or multi-language-based caseload would be beneficial.The following equivalencies maybe considered; Master of Social Work and 1 year related experience; or related university degree with four years of related experience; or a related diploma plus five years of related experience; or related certificate and 6 years related experience.Note: Equivalency for professional roles related to Child Intervention: Directly related degree or diploma, successful completion of in-service or comparable training and 2 years directly related experience.The ideal candidates will have a working knowledge of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act; Signs of Safety as well as possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong critical thinking skills.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.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:Salary$2,907.15 to $3,764.70 bi-weekly ($75,876 - $98,258 per year)NotesThere are 3 permanent positions. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).There will be a requirement to work beyond the scheduled workday along with weekends and on-call responsibilities.Role Requirements:

• This role requires that you have a valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• The ability to travel away from home location for up to one week.
• As per the Health Professions Act, successful applicants who possess an MSW, BSW or Diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College will be required to register and maintain annual registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.

Pre-employments:The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check, intervention record check and provide a suitable security screening. Due to wait times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check, applicants invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed Criminal Record Check (level 1) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview. Upon request, you will need to provide a criminal record check. We will accept Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector that have been completed within the last 6 months.Other Information:

• Written assessment may be used as part of the screening/selection process.
• Relocation expenses may be provided

What the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• 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
• On the job training
• An additional $900 Health Spending Account
• Northern Allowance for eligible locations.

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.Applicants 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 Candice Mutenure at candice.mutenure@gov.ab.caIf this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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