Program Specialist

Government of Alberta•Edmonton, AB

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.  To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Social Work or Social Work Diploma and 2 years related experience.
Master of Social Work and 1-year related experience; OR
Related university degree and 4 years related experience; OR
Related diploma and 5 years related experience; OR
Related certificate and 6 years related experience.
Related university degree can include Bachelor of 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.
Related diploma can include Addictions/Counseling Diploma, Child and Youth Care Diploma, Human Services Diploma and Criminal Justice Diploma.
As per the Health Professions Act, successful applicants must be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) to be eligible for this position if they possess a Bachelor, Diploma or Masters in Social Work.
Travel across Alberta will be required in this role; therefore, final candidates for this position will be asked to provide a current 5-year commercial driver’s abstract.
Candidates may also 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.
Please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. As well, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time.

Nice To Haves

Sound understanding of child intervention legislation, policy, practice, and workflow.
Knowledge and ability to draw upon an Act Respecting First Nation, Metis and Inuit Children, Youth and Families and how it relates to intervention practice.
Actively engage with First Nations community, cultural traditions and practices, and awareness of protocols and customs.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with Indigenous communities and DFNA partners.

Responsibilities

Provide program and technical support to DFNA and Regions as identified through collaboration between CI Division, DFNA and CI leadership.
Develop and/or facilitate various training to DFNA staff as per their request.
Work within the assigned agencies to assist and mentor the agency through implementation of the work plans, identifying on going action needs for consultation, clarification, interpretation and guidance in the delivery of services and programs.
May be a delegated Management responsibility.
Participate in orientation sessions and ad hoc meetings with First Nations Child Welfare Committees, Foster Parents, Society members, contracted service providers.
Promote the development of linkages and partnerships with Regions, and other Ministry partners.
Liaise with ISC and First Nations agencies regarding policy, standards and legislation, work plans and Management Steering Committee.
Identify any matters or issue arising out of or from the implementation, administration and operation of agreements and provide support in areas for improvement.