Disability Services Caseworker - Jobs in Lethbridge, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 33931Ministry: Community and Social ServicesLocation: LethbridgeFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: TemporaryScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: November 1, 2022Classification: Human Services Worker 5About UsThe Disability Services Division (DSD) is responsible for the delivery of legislated and non-legislated programs, services and supports for children, youth and adults with disabilities to live and participate in their communities. Programming includes Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD), Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder initiatives and Guide & Service Dogs among others. DSD oversees and delivers programs and services that support people with disabilities to live and participate in their communities.RoleDo you find it rewarding to connect with a broad range of people, enjoy creative problem solving and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others If so, we look forward to hearing from you.In this role, you will assist a large number of individuals (children, youth and/or adults) with disabilities and their families and guardians to identify, explore and obtain needed services that will enhance their well-being and assist in their capacity for independence and inclusion in the community.The main responsibilities of this position will include responding to inquiries, problem solving issues, completing relevant assessments, completing the necessary paperwork and following the different processes to assist the individuals and families to connect to appropriate services. You will collaborate with parents, children, individuals with disabilities, and agency staff to monitor and evaluate the delivery of supports and services and achievement of outcomes. You will also provide key information about program intent and information about options that are available, including eligibility for various programs.As the ideal candidate, your communication skills and interpersonal skills will enable you to establish rapport and develop trust in relationships with community services and Ministry resources to facilitate effective supports to promote openness and collaboration. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work within a team environment; service design, use a strength-based approach in planning, problem solve during conflict while engaging within a multi-disciplinary team. You will need to demonstrate strong communication skills particularly in the areas of effective listening and clear verbal messaging in addition to strong written communication skills particularly in professional writing and note taking.Familiarity with current relevant legislation and programs including, but not limited to, the following:

• Persons with Developmental Disabilities Services Act, Regulation, policies, procedures and standards (provincial and regional).
• Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act, Regulation, policies, procedures and standards (provincial and regional).
• Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act.

QualificationsMinimum Recruitment Standard:Required: A Bachelors degree in Social Work with some related experience.Equivalencies considered.Related Education: related degrees or diplomas in Social Sciences, Justice and Human Services, and/or Disability Studies, with a minimum of three years of related experience;Please note: Successful applicants who possess a BSW, MSW or diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College will be required to register and maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.Related Experience: case management, planning and/or arranging services and supports for individuals with disabilities, and/or children, and/or other vulnerable individuals.A valid Class 5 operators license and access to a reliable vehicle is essential as in-and-out of city travel is a requirement.Assets:

• Experience working with persons with disabilities to promote their independence and community inclusion.
• Knowledge of a broad range of topics related to the disability field, relevant resources and case management practices.

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:Below is a list of the APS competencies to assist you:

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

Salary$2,557.64 to $3,306.24 bi-weekly: ($66,498.64– $85,962.24 annually)Notes

• Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week, Monday to Friday work week.
• There is one full time temporary 8-12 months (with the potential for extension or a move to permanent) position to be filled in the PDD program in Lethbridge, AB.
• This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same and/or lower classification. Candidates with less qualifications may be considered and remunerated at a lower classification.
• Travel is a requirement for the position and incumbents must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Final candidates for this competition will be asked to undergo an academic verification and security screening. Due to wait times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check, applicants that are invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed CRC (level 1) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview. The CRC will only need to be provided upon request.

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, 2009Social Work Diploma (1 year), Campbell College, 2017Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service –
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreements
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –

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 Aizhan Usubalieva, TAS Administrator at aizhan.usubalieva@gov.ab.ca.If this competition is closed as per the closing date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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