Job Description

Are you looking to start your professional career in Child Intervention? Choosing the path as a 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, Child Intervention 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, Child Intervention 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.

For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit: https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job-invite/48226/

Required languages: English

Education level: A degree or diploma in Social Work with no experience is required.

Required skills: 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.

Additional skills / Assets: Applicants who have completed a practicum with Children and Family Services or are located in remote areas such as Northern, Central and Southern Alberta, will be screened first to interview. Candidates who currently work for the Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNA) or candidates who previously worked with Children and Family Services in the last 24 months are encouraged to submit an application, as they may be considered at the Human Services Worker 5 (HSW5) level.

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