Caregiver Practitioner

Government of Alberta•Wetaskiwin, AB

38d•CA$74,964 - CA$96,906•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities. The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults. The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence, and abuse.

Requirements

Bachelor of Social Work with 1 year of related experience.
Master of Social Work (no experience required)
Related university degree (BA Child Studies/Child & Youth Care, BA Education, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Human Services, BA/BSc Psychology, BA Sociology, Bachelor of Community Rehab, BSc Family Studies/Human Ecology, BA Early Child Development, Bachelor of Indigenous Studies) and 2 years related experience
Related diploma (Addictions/Counselling, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Criminal Justice) and 3 years related experience
Related certificate and 4 years related experience.
1 year of related experience as a child intervention services worker.
Knowledge of community resources and Indigenous culture is essential.
Experience working with Microsoft office is required.
Conducting assessments, case management and planning in a child intervention setting.
Knowledge working with Indigenous cultures.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong critical thinking skills.
Ability to assess risk and family functioning
Interest and ability to work closely with community partners
Well-developed organization and time management skills
Excellent written documentation and verbal communication skills.
Must be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) if possessing a Bachelor, Diploma or Masters in Social Work.
Must provide a current 5-year commercial driver’s abstract.
May be required to use their own vehicle when government fleet vehicles are not available. Appropriate insurance is required.
Successful candidate will require a clear Intervention Record Check (IRC) + Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC VS) to be considered for the role.
An academic check will be completed.
Current supervisor and manager will be contacted as references.
Costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Nice To Haves

Experience in delivering foster care, kinship care, permanency support, and family preservation or intervention services would be an asset.
Working knowledge of the Child, Youth, and Family Enhancement.

Responsibilities

Assessing kin and significant relationships for children/youth
Approving/Licensing caregivers for fostering.
Orientation and training of caregivers
Supporting the placement of the child with the caregiver (including development of the Support Plan)
Administering Caregiver files
Completing the ongoing evaluation and support, re-assessments and supporting the caregiver when concerns arise for approved caregiver homes
Quality of Care Assessments as required
Providing access to a dispute resolution process
Completing the Home Study Report known as the ASKC (Assessment and Support for Kinship Caregivers) for newly opened kinship care homes.
Conducting interviews, performing assessment activities, collecting and reviewing supporting documentation is required to develop the ASKC, which also involves a thorough mitigation of any concerns (if applicable).
Ongoing monitoring, annual evaluation and support is provided for approved caregiver homes.
Working closely/collaborate with Child Intervention Practitioners to help the caregivers understand the child’s case plan.
Working with involved family members and networks to address possible resistance/fears; unclear expectations between each party in terms of plans and departmental policies and entitlements of Caregivers.