Entry Level, Child Intervention Practitioner - Talent Pool

at  Government of Alberta

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QUALIFICATIONS

A degree or diploma in Social Work with no experience, or an equivalency as described below.

RELATED EXPERIENCE INCLUDES;

Case management and planning in a child intervention setting; crisis intervention and protection work; supporting foster and kinship care programs; family preservation and family support; counseling youth and families; knowledge of community connections and socially inclusive environments; as well as experience and understanding of Indigenous peoples, various cultures, community connections, and socially inclusive environments.
CI Practitioners must also demonstrate effective and concise written communication skills, using professional and inclusive vocabulary. Reports and written notes may be shared with senior leadership in the Ministry.

AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SATISFACTORILY QUALIFY ON THE FOLLOWING:

• Virtual multi-panel interview speed interview,
• Written evaluation and assessments,
• Academic credential check,
• Professional and/or academic reference checks,
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector,
• Intervention Record Check,
• Alberta College of Social Workers Registration (for those with a Masters, Degree or Diploma in Social Work), and
• Current 5-year Commercial Driver Abstract
  Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
  Not providing or completing any of the above requirements will result in a delay of your application progress. Any documents recently completed (Criminal Record Check, ACSW Registration, Reference Lists) can be uploaded to your candidate profile for easy access by the hiring panel.

TRAVEL AND VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

Travel will be required in the Entry Level, CI Practitioner role; therefore, final candidates for this position will be asked to provide a current 5-year Commercial Driver Abstract. Employees will be required to use their own vehicles when government fleet vehicles are not available.
Employees must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a vehicle that is suitable to the requirements of this position.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you looking to start your professional career in Child Intervention? Choosing the path as an Entry Level, Child Intervention (CI) Practitioner will provide you opportunities for a career that focuses on child safety, child well-being, family and community support, and permanency. Children and Family Services is committed to ongoing improvement and pursuit of excellence in services to infants, children, youth and families. In this role, you will apply your related education and gain experiential learning in Child Intervention (CI) Practice.
The Entry Level, CI-Practitioner is a developmental position that sets you on a meaningful career journey within Children and Family Services. Working in collaboration with a team of CI professionals, you will further develop your knowledge and skills as you work toward becoming a fully delegated Child Intervention Practitioner. You will gain confidence in your ability to work collaboratively with families and community partners in the creation of safe environments and identify safety and risk factors within communities and homes. You will strengthen your understanding of the fundamental components in casework, including family dynamics, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, Signs of Safety, life-long connections, and encouraging families to have input into decisions that affect their lives.
The Entry Level, CI Practitioner will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.
Through a robust learning plan, you will develop and continue to evolve your casework practice in your first year. Upon successful evaluation, you will transition to a Delegated CI Practitioner at a higher classification.

TO 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.