Child Intervention Practitioner 1 and 2 - Talent Pool

Choosing a career as a Child Intervention Practitioner (CIP) with Children and Family Services, provides the opportunity to support child safety, child well-being, family and community support, and permanency. We are committed to ongoing improvement and excellence in services to infants, children, youth, and families. In this role, you will apply your education, build practical experience, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, youth, and families. 

As a CIP, you will strengthen your understanding of the fundamental components in casework, including family dynamics, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, Signs of Safety, life-long connections, and encouraging families to have input into decisions that affect their lives.    

You recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and will apply working knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, as you support child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration across diverse cultures and communities. 

As a delegated CIP 2, you will work directly with children, youth, families, caregivers, Indigenous communities, service providers, and community partners to promote safety, strengthen family functioning, and achieve positive, lasting outcomes for children and youth.

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.

These roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families while developing expertise in child intervention practice, family engagement, and culturally responsive service delivery.  

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The following programs are available for GoA employees living and working in Northern Alberta: 

• Northern Allowance.
• Attraction bonus for employees located in Fort McMurray and north of the 57th parallel.
• 55th to 57th parallels retention allowance.  

Applicants must meet one of the following combinations: 

• Degree or diploma in Social Work and no related experience required.
• Related university degree with 1 year of related experience.
• Related diploma with 2 years of related experience.
• Related certificate with 3 years of related experience. 

Delegation is mandatory for this classification. Applicants will only be considered for a Child Intervention Practitioner 2 position if they currently hold or have previously held: 

• Delegation under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act;
• Delegation through a Delegated First Nations Agency; or
• Delegation as a Child Intervention Practitioner in Alberta. 

Applicants who do not meet this delegation requirement will not be considered for a Child Intervention Practitioner 2 position. 

In addition to the mandatory delegation requirement, applicants must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• Master of Social Work and no related experience required.
• Degree or diploma in Social Work with 1 year of related experience.
• Related university degree with 2 years of related experience.
• Related diploma with 3 years of related experience.
• Related certificate with 4 years of related experience. 

• Child Studies or Child and Youth Care
• Education
• Health Sciences
• Human Services
• Psychology or Sociology
• Community Rehabilitation
• Family Studies or Human Ecology
• Early Childhood Development
• Indigenous Studies
• Addictions or Counselling
• Criminal Justice 

Please note: Education must be completed through an accredited post-secondary institution. 

• Case management and planning in a child intervention setting.
• Crisis intervention and protection work.
• Supporting foster and kinship care programs.
• Family preservation and family support.
• Counselling youth and families.
• Connecting individuals and families with community resources.
• Working with Indigenous peoples, diverse cultures, and communities in socially inclusive environments. 

Preference may be given to applicants who have: 

• Completed a practicum with Children and Family Services.
• A degree or diploma in Social Work. 

Travel is required. Final candidates may be asked to provide a current five-year commercial driver’s abstract. When a government fleet vehicle is unavailable, employees may be required to use a personal vehicle to travel between work locations or transport children and families.  

Employees must have: 

• A valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Valid vehicle registration.
• Vehicle liability insurance.
• Access to a vehicle suitable for the position’s requirements. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.  

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.  

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:  

• Creative Problem Solving: You gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.  
• Agility: You prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals. 
• Drive for Results: You know how to integrate and interpret complex information sets and accomplishes goals and priorities to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives. Excellent analytical, assessment and critical judgement skills. 
• Building Collaborative Environments: You work cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of teams within the workplace, community, and other Government ministries/agencies to meet client and ministry goals and objectives. 
• Developing Networks: You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with clients. 
• Develop self and others: Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others.   

Typical work schedules are Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm, however some areas may require shift work. Additional hours of work may be required based on operational or business needs.  

For casual on-call wage positions, there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements may vary per week.  

• As a Wage employee, you receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave.

• Academic credential check.  
• Professional employment reference checks. If you completed a practicum placement with Children and Family Services, please include your practicum supervisor/manager as part of your reference.  
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.  
• Intervention Record Check.  
• Alberta College of Social Workers Registration (for those with a Masters, Degree or Diploma in Social Work).  
• 5-year Commercial Drivers Abstract. 

 
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.