Case Aid Support

Role Responsibilities

Disability Services (DS) provides case management, issues payments, manages contracts of many types and connects with Alberta Supports in relation to overlapping processes (e.g., intake). The organization addresses supports and services mandated under the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Acts and Regulations to over 12,000 individuals, children and families in the province. The primary purpose of this position is to support the day-to-day casework, policy and/or administrative activities associated with PDD and FSCD. This positing will be used to hire for two separate positions, when applying, please indicate which position you are applying to: 

1.    Program support (PS1): requires basic knowledge of existing Disability Services (DS) legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. Tasks assigned to the program support position agument caseworker functions allowing Caseworkers to focus on individuals and families who most urgently require planning, response and DS funding to access services.

2.    Administrative support (AS2): encompasses a broad range of jobs involved in providing entry-level administrative, program and office support functions. The work assigned can be fulfilled by individuals with limited to no experience or program knowledge. The emphasis is on learning about the program areas, policies and regulations. 

Whether you are completing a certificate program or a doctorate program, we have a variety of opportunities that could be the perfect match for your career development and personal growth! 

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

•    Drive for Results
•    Creative Problem Solving
•    Agility
•    Build Collaborative Environments
•    Develop Networks
•    Systems Thinking
•    Develop Self and Others

Qualifications

Minimum requirements (PS1)

Two-year diploma in a related field; no experience required; or equivalent as described below.
 Equivalency:  Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of: 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

Preference for the program support position will be given to applicants with a focus in Social Work: 
•    A related degree in 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, Law Degree. 
•    A related diploma in Addictions/Counseling, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, or Criminal Justice. 

Minimum requirements (AS2)
High school diploma. 

Equivalency:  Directly related experience considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education.

Preference for the Administrative Support position will be given to those applicants with an administrative academic background including Business Certificate or Diploma programs, Financial management, and Office Administrative programs.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Hours of work:  08:15am-4:30pm

Position Locations: Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Camrose, Olds.

What we offer:
Wage (casual) employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave. 

• 5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays
• 6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

To best demonstrate your suitability when submitting your application please consider the following: 

  
•    Submit a cover letter. In the cover letter, identify the type of work experience you are looking to acquire and your relevant education and experience. Please indicate which position, (1) program support and/or (2) administrative support you are applying to. This is your opportunity to demonstrate who you are. 
•    Ensure your resume is up to date and includes a clear and concise summary of your relevant work history and education. 
•    Complete all information within your candidate profile, as this will enhance the search feature for leaders reviewing your application. The more details you include the easier it is for your application to stand out! 

Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening to be hired for a temporary wage opportunity.   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. 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca..
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.