Caseworker, Child Intervention - Jobs in Olds, AB

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Job InformationJob Requisition ID: 27193Ministry: Childrens ServicesLocation: OldsFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekRegular/Temporary: Temporary (maternity leave coverage)Scope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: May 5, 2022Classification: Subsidiary 06B 3625 Human Services Worker 5About UsGrow your career, hone your skills, and further develop your strong assessment abilities while working as a Caseworker. In this role, you will determine and assess risks to children through the investigation process, planning, making referrals to community resources and developing public awareness of child abuse issues and resources.RoleAs a Child Intervention Caseworker in the Olds office, you will be responsible to influence and change the lives and well-being of Alberta’s children, youth and families. Exercising your knowledge of Child Intervention Practice Framework you will focus on: assessing, creating safety and well-being for children/youth, and enhancing parental capacity, family functioning and wellness. Your ability to work collaboratively with families and community partners in the creation of safety plans and identifying safety and risk factors is a critical element of the role. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate the fundamental components of casework including: working from a culturally informed lens, understanding of family dynamics, trauma informed practice, harm reduction, as well as the importance of life-long connections.Successful candidates must have a working knowledge of Indigenous culture and the impact of colonization, as well as the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act. They must also have a concrete understanding and working knowledge of Signs of Safety and the Child Intervention Practice Framework principles. Any position within the organization requires an extensive knowledge of community resources and how to support diverse populations within the community. Successful candidates must be able to work independently and exercise considerable professional judgment in providing services. Relationship building, decision-making, strong time management and organization skills are essential assets to be successful in any role.QualificationsEducation:

• Bachelor of Social Work; OR
• Social Work Diploma

Experience:

• 6 months of related experience in Child Protection
• Knowledge of community resources and Indigenous culture is essential.
• Preferred experience: conducting assessments, case management and planning in a child intervention setting and knowledge working with Indigenous cultures.
• Functional use of Microsoft Office and Windows computer software is required.
• Previous experience in delivering foster care, kinship care, permanency support, and family preservation or intervention services would be an asset.
• You will have a working knowledge of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement Act and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well strong critical thinking skills.

Equivalencies:

• Masters of Social Work and no experience,
• a related university degree with two (2) years of related experience
• a related diploma plus three (3) years of 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 some directly related experience.APS CompetenciesAre you flexible, enthusiastic, confident, optimistic, and able to build trust, in cooperation with community stakeholders, while maintaining a meaningful identity for the organizationTo be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
• Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives. Excellent analytical, assessment and critical judgement skills.
• Building Collaborative Environments: Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives.
• Developing Networks: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Develop Self and Others: Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others.

Salary$2,557.64 - $3,306.24 Bi-weekly($66,754 - $86,292 annually)NotesThis is a full-time temporary maternity leave coverage and the hours of work are Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours weekly. Please note that the length of the term may be 18 months or less, depending on the time it takes to conclude the interview process.This role requires that you have a valid Class 5 Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicleFinal candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced Security Clearance through the Police Services, an academic credential check and an Intervention Check. As per the Health Professions Act successful applicants must be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) to be eligible for this position, if:a) They have a degree in social work from any university in North America that is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) or the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE);b) Or they have graduated from an approved social work diploma program in Alberta;c) Or they have, within the last five years, been a registered, certified or licensed social worker in another province or with a member of the Association of Social Work Boards.Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

• 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 ApplyYou will be asked to complete a series of mandatory pre-screen questions.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 current/future vacancies, across the Ministry of Children’s Services.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 Dawn Bradbury at Dawn.Bradbury@gov.ab.caIf this competition closes as per the date noted above, please continue to checkQuick Apply

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