Child Intervention Practitioner (Edmonton and Area)

Role Responsibilities

Are you ready to reignite your passion for making a real difference in the lives of children, youth, and families? Whether you're returning to the field or bringing years of experience, this is your opportunity to make a real difference  - and we need you!
 
Our Child Intervention Division is seeking dedicated, compassionate professionals to join our team as Child Intervention Practitioners. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to use your skills, wisdom, and heart to create safety, connection, and hope for vulnerable children and families across our province.
 
If you've worked in Child Intervention before and are looking to return to a role where your experience truly matters, we welcome you. Your insight and commitment can help strengthen our workforce and shape brighter futures.
 
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess safety and risk: Gather and analyze information to determine immediate concerns and develop safety plans with families and supports.
• Plan and collaborate: Facilitate family meetings, identify goals, and connect families to community resources and cultural supports.
• Manage cases: Engage children and youth in decision-making, monitor progress, and adjust plans to increase safety and positive outcomes.
• Legal and crisis response: Prepare court documents, attend hearings, and respond to urgent situations, including participation in on-call rotations
• Support lifelong connections: Promote family, cultural, and spiritual ties, implement cultural plans, and ensure educational success.
• Complete documentation: Maintain accurate records in case management systems and ensure compliance with Child Intervention standards and CYFEA policies.
   

Successful candidates are lifelong learners who embrace innovative approaches and demonstrate cultural awareness, particularly regarding Indigenous communities and the impact of colonization. You’ll bring a strong understanding of Signs of Safety and the Child Intervention Practice Framework principles, along with deep knowledge of community resources and strategies to support diverse populations.
 
This role requires independence, sound professional judgment, and the ability to build strong relationships. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, excel at decision-making, and have exceptional time management and organizational skills, we want to hear from you!

Edmonton Region Locations: 

• Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain, Leduc, Paul First Nation, Alexis Nakoda Sioux First Nation, Enoch First Nation, and Alexander First Nation. Services are also provided to Metis Settlement affiliated families who reside in the Edmonton Region. ​

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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.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standard: Bachelor of Social Work with 1 year of related experience.

Equivalency: 

• Master of Social Work (no experience required); OR
• 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; OR
• Related diploma (Addictions/Counselling, Child and Youth Care, Human Services, Criminal Justice) and 3 years related experience; OR
• Related certificate and 4 years related experience.

Assets:

• Preference will be given to those who have at least one year experience (current or prior) within Child Intervention Services, Children and Family Services.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are currently delegated under CYFEA or have previously held delegation as a Child Intervention Practitioner in Alberta.
• Experience working for a Delegated First Nation Agency (DFNA).
• Completed a practicum with Children and Family Services.

Please Note: Candidates may be required to demonstrate their verbal and written communication skills via additional assessments. 

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:

• Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time). Typical Work Schedules are Monday to Friday, 8:15am to 4:30pm however, some program areas may require shift work, and additional hours may be necessary to meet operational or business needs. This position requires one to participate in on call/after-hours rotation (evenings and weekends) to ensure the needs of Albertans are met.
• Please review our Premium Pay Directive for more information: Premium pay directive | Alberta.ca

Travel and Vehicle Requirements:

• Travel will be required in this role; therefore, final candidates will be asked to provide a current 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract. Employees must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and have access to a reliable vehicle, as personal vehicles may be required when government fleet vehicles are unavailable (i.e. to travel between required locations or transport children and families). Employees must have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License, vehicle liability insurance, valid registration and access to a vehicle that is suitable to the requirements of this position. 

Relocation: 

• If a new employee must relocate to commence employment at the Government of Alberta, a relocation amount can be requested however, it will be subject to operational requirements, budget approvals, area of relocation etc. 

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service.
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the recruitment process, candidates must successfully complete and satisfactorily qualify on the following:  

• Virtual panel interview.
• Written evaluation and assessments.
• Academic credential verification.
• Professional and/or academic reference checks.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.
• Intervention Record Check.
• Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) registration, as required under the Health Professions Act for candidates with a Social Work diploma, degree, or masters. For more information, visit www.acsw.ab.ca.
• Current 5-year Commercial Driver Abstract.
• $2 Million Vehicle Liability Insurance.
• Supervisory reference checks with a direct Supervisor and/or Manager.
  • If you completed a practicum placement with Children and Family Services, please highlight in your resume and include your practicum supervisor or manager as a reference.  

 
To provide a more efficient hiring process applicants are encouraged to have the following Pre-Employment Checks completed before the interview. Please note that completion of these pre-employment checks will not preclude interviews, however, it will expedite the process.   

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector – can be requested by your local police or RCMP. Once completed, please upload to your candidate profile.  

• Intervention Record Check – forms can be requested at this website: https://www.alberta.ca/obtain-a-child-intervention-record-check. Upon completion by Children and Family Services please upload your form to your candidate profile.   

Not providing or completing any of the above requirements will result in a delay of your application progress. Any documents recently completed (Criminal Record Check, ACSW Registration, Reference Lists) can be uploaded to your candidate profile for easy access to the hiring panel. 

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.