Child Intervention Practitioner

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!

South-Central Region Location: 

• Red Deer, Lethbridge, Wetaskiwin, Rocky Mountain House, Drayton Valley, Camrose, Wainwright, Lloydminster, Olds, Stettler, Drumheller, Medicine Hat, Brooks, Taber, Fort McLeod, Blairmore.

North Region Locations:

• Athabasca, Barrhead, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Edson, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, High Prairie, High Level, Hinton, Lac La Biche, Peace River, Slave Lake, St. Paul, Vegreville, Westlock, and Whitecourt. 

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.

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). 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.

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. Appropriate insurance coverage is required.

Pre-Employment Requirements:  As part of the recruitment process, candidates must successfully complete the following:

• Virtual multi-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.

If you completed a practicum placement with Children and Family Services, please include your practicum supervisor or manager as a reference.  
 
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. 
 
Failure to provide or complete any of the above requirements may delay your application. Recently completed documents (e.g., Criminal Record Check, ACSW registration, reference lists) can be uploaded to your candidate profile for easy access by the hiring panel. 
 
To help expedite the hiring process, applicants are encouraged to complete the following pre-employment checks before the interview. Please note that completing these checks early will not affect interview eligibility but will speed up processing:  
 

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector – Request through your local police or RCMP and upload to your candidate profile once complete.
• Intervention Record Check – Request forms at alberta.ca/obtain-a-child-intervention-record-check and upload the completed form to your candidate profile.

Notes cont'd

Role Requirements: 

• 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. For more information, visit http://www.acsw.ab.ca/.
• Travel 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 be advised that your current supervisor and manager will be contacted as references.
• 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.

Application Requirements: 

• In your resume, 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. For example, January 2006 – June 2009: Assistant (Part-Time)
• Complete all pre-screening questions.
• Please include your current supervisor and manager as a part of your references

Other Information:

• We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
• Relocation expenses may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  
  

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.
Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.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.