Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 73602
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: South Zone
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25hrs hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: July 24, 2025
Classification: Human Services Worker 5
Salary: $2,628.47 to $3,397.79 bi-weekly ($68,603 - $88,682/year)
The Department of Assisted Living and Social Services leads income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support services
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The Disability Services Division encompasses the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) programs, which work with individuals, children and families within the differing program’s mandates and legislation to understand the support needs of individuals, children and families to provide individualized supports and services within the scope of each program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Social Work with some related experience.

Equivalency:

• Master of Social Work (no experience required); OR
• Related university degree and 2 years related experience; OR
• Related diploma and 3 years related experience; OR

• Related certificate and 4 years related experience

  Related experience includes/ assets:

• Providing behavioural support planning, adaptive behavior training, and utilizing trauma informed practice preferably in a community setting.

• Case management experience is preferred, as is experience working within a multidisciplinary team and providing clear recommendations that support both individuals and community partners..
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have complex service needs will be considered an asset.
• Sharing expertise through mentorship, formal training, and hands-on coaching to help others better support individuals with complex needs.

This role requires a mix of independent and team-based work, strong problem-solving skills, strong communication skills (written and verbal) , and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and respect.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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South Zone Disability Services is within the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services. The position of Persons with Developmenatal Disability(PDD) Behavioural Consultant is part of the Community Support Team (known as COMPASS in the Central area), which is a joint initiative between Alberta Health Services, and Disability Services. It exists to provide specialized support and services to individuals with complex behavioural support needs through a range of multi-disciplinary positions including Nurses, Psychologists, and Behavioural Specialists and Consultants.
Reporting to the COMPASS Team Lead/ Supervisor, you will assist the people supporting individuals with complex behavioural and mental health support needs to enhance the individual’s well-being and assist in maximizing their independence and inclusion in the community through education, training and resources. You will be required to work closely with team members, service providers and families to address complex behavioural challenges. As the ideal candidate, your communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills will be critical as you interact daily with clients, guardians, community associations and service providers to identify and address the needs of individuals with disabilities and complex behaviours. Essential to your skill set will be an understanding of how behavior is manifested as a result of mental illness, developmental disability and/or environmental factors.