Practice Specialist, Child Intervention

Government of Alberta • Fort McMurray, AB

84d • CA$85,208 - CA$110,343 • Hybrid

About The Position

Children and Family Services in Alberta's North Region is recruiting a Practice Specialist in Child Intervention with a focus on quality assurance. We are seeking a passionate, innovative leader who is committed to advancing child intervention practice and improving outcomes for children, youth, families, and communities. As a Practice Specialist, in the quality assurance unit, you will provide leadership in practice implementation, coaching, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to strengthen child intervention practice across Alberta's North Region. You will support provincial priorities, workforce development, and high-quality service delivery while promoting culturally responsive practice that honours Indigenous cultures, diverse perspectives, and the unique strengths of the children, families, and communities we serve.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Child Intervention, child welfare, or a related human services field.
• Strong knowledge of the Child Intervention Practice Framework (CIPF), Casework Practice Model, Signs of Safety, trauma-informed practice, and relevant legislation, including the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, consulting, and supporting staff and leaders.
• Skilled in facilitating training, presentations, and learning opportunities.
• Experience providing consultation on complex casework and supporting quality practice.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, lead practice improvements, manage change, and deliver outcomes-focused services for children, youth, and families.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel within the region.
• Must be registered and maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW).
• Must hold current delegation or have been previously delegated under the Alberta Child and Youth Family Enhancement Act.
• Internal Candidates must have completed or be in the process of completing the Foundations, and Relationship and Culture pathways in the Ministry’s ICUF to be considered for the role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Social Work preferred. Equivalencies considered include: Master of Social Work with 1-year related experience, Related university degree with 4 years related experience, Related diploma with 5 years related experience, Related certificate with 6 years related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Safety Phase Workflow.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, families, communities, and service providers, with knowledge of Indigenous cultures and ways of knowing.
• Experience advancing culturally responsive and anti-oppressive practice.
• Leadership, supervisory, or specialist experience within Child Intervention.
• Advanced expertise in the Child Intervention Practice Framework (CIPF), Casework Practice Model, Signs of Safety, and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience using and analyzing data, quality assurance findings, and practice trends to drive service improvements and practice innovation.
• Understanding and experience conducting of the internal and administrative review process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of child intervention practice initiatives and provincial priorities.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, consultation, and training to strengthen staff practice, skills, and cultural responsiveness.
• Support complex casework through practice consultation and hands-on mentorship.
• Champion and integrate practice approaches such as the Child Intervention Practice Framework, Signs of Safety, Intentional Search and Exploration, and trauma-informed practice.
• Act as a regional subject matter expert on legislation, policy, and child intervention practice under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act.
• Collaborate with leaders, Quality Assurance, and provincial partners to identify trends, address practice gaps, and promote service excellence.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and foster collaborative relationships that support effective service delivery and positive outcomes for children, youth, families, and communities.

Benefits

• Northern Allowance – additional allowance of $241.38 for each bi-weekly pay period served.
• Attraction Bonus – Fort McMurray and positions above the 57th Parallel - 25% of based salary paid out in the first year of employment (2-year return service agreement)
• Retention Allowance - annual retention bonus of $6,000 ($3000.00 paid out in March and $3000.00 paid out in September) for positions between the 55th and 57th Parallel.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior