JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74491
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 18, 2025
Classification: Human Services Worker 7
Salary: $2,987.65 to $3,868.94 bi-weekly ($77,977 - $100,979 /year)
The Department of Assisted Living and Social Services leads income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, continuing care and family & community support services.
To find out more about our work visit: Assisted Living and Social Services.
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

University Degree in a related Social Service discipline (Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Rehabilitation and Disability Studies) and a minimum 2 years related experience.

Equivalency:

• Master Degree and 1 year related experience;
• Related university degree and 4 years related experience;
• Related diploma and 5 years related experience;
• Related certificate and 6 years related experience.

Assets:

• Demonstrated supervisory work experience
• Familiarity with a broad range of human services resources to advise a variety of stakeholders (i.e. AISH, Alberta Health Services, OPG/T, Children’s Services)
• Working knowledge of FSCD/PDD’s mission and vision
• Cultural competence and sensitivity
• Understanding of personnel policies and procedures and Human Resources directives
• Skills in Windows. TEAMS, SharePoint and Microsoft Office are essential, in addition to well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity of (some of) the following:
• Persons with Developmental Disabilities Services Act, Regulation, policies, procedures and standards
• Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act, Regulation, policies, procedures and standards
• The Protection of Persons in Care Act
• Collective Agreement
• Occupational Health & Safety
• The Code of Conduct and Ethics
• The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
• Abuse Prevention Response ProtocolThe Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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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
• Rehabilitation Studies Diploma (1 year), Red Deer College, 2017

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

• Working for the Alberta Public Service -
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) -
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
• Professional learning and development -
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
• 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 agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.

The position of Disability Services Supervisor plays a pivotal role in providing leadership, coaching, support, direction, and consultation for Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and/or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program staff. It also provides support and direction to families, guardians, individuals with developmental disabilities, agencies/service providers, and community partners. Reporting to a Program Manager in the Zone, the Disability Services Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of Disability Services Caseworkers, whose role is to support individuals and families to get connected to community services and supports.
This is a front-line leadership role that leads, directs, and supports staff’s capacity, competency, skill, ability and understanding to perform their duties as it relates to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and/or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program. Additionally, this role monitors and evaluates staff’s compliance to legislation, regulation, standards and policy, and has a responsibility in the performance management cycle for direct reports.
This position is a liaison to the management team and helps to translate strategic direction into aligned operational processes. Strong communication, conflict resolution, political acumen and interpersonal skills are necessary to handle a variety of challenging situations. Exemplary leadership, analytical and organizational skills will be the key to success in this dynamic role..