Disability Services Caseworker Talent Pool

Résumé du poste

The caseworker identifies and assesses the support needs of children and adults with disabilities to facilitate access to appropriate programs and services. They manage caseloads by developing service plans, monitoring outcomes, and collaborating with families and community partners.

Détails du poste

Job InformationJob Title: Disability Services Caseworker Talent PoolJob Requisition ID: 87649Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services Location: Various Locations Across Alberta Full or Part-Time: Full-TimeHours of Work: 36.25 Hours Per WeekPermanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent and Temporary PositionsScope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: September 28, 2026Classification: Human Services Worker 5Salary: $2,872.21 to $3,712.88 bi-weekly ($74,706 - $96,572/year) Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) helps provide stability and security for vulnerable Albertans, including seniors, people with disabilities, low-income individuals and those facing homelessness, while also providing opportunities to foster independence and quality of life. This includes supporting the delivery of preventive programming and helping Albertans access disability services, homelessness supports, financial assistance and employment services, seniors supports, continuing care and other social-based programs. The Disability Services Division is working to help better connect Albertans with disabilities and their families to programs and services, and to ensure Albertans have access to the right services at the right time. There are to service delivery programs that Disability Services is responsible for: The Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program work with children, and their families or guardians. Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program work with individuals and their families or guardians. Each program has its own Legislation, Regulations and policies. FSCD/PDD caseworkers assess the support needs of individuals, children and families to provide individualized supports and services within the scope of each program. To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services.Role Responsibilities Do you find connecting with a broad range of people rewarding, enjoy creative problem solving and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others? If so, we’d look forward to hearing from you. In the Disability Services Caseworker role, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with children, families, adult individuals and guardians in identifying, and assessing support needs that are within the FSCD/PDD program mandate. You will assist in supporting children and adults with disabilities through assessments, referrals, service planning, collaborating with supports and services, and ongoing service monitoring. As a Disability Services Caseworker, you will be required to administer the FSCD and/or PDD program as outlined in Policy and Regulations for PDD and FSCD. Working within tight timelines, you will prioritize and manage deadlines for a variety of case management activities. Using your interpersonal and communication skills to build internal and external partnerships and manage conflict as it arises. Participating in a variety of working groups and team meetings will give you a chance to utilize your change management and teamwork skills. The Job Description is provided for Further details on 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. Below is a list of the APS competencies to assist you:• Agility • Drive for Results • Develop Self and Others • Build Collaborative Environments • Develop Networks • Systems Thinking • Problem Solving Qualifications Minimum Recruitment Standards: A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree of Social Work with some related casework management employment experience. Alternatively, the following educational equivalencies are considered: Related Education: Related degrees in Social Sciences (Education, Community Rehabilitation Disability Studies, Psychology, Sociology etc.) with a minimum of two years of related employment experience; or related two-year diploma. (Rehabilitation Practitioner, Child and Youth Studies, Social Work, etc.) and 3 years related employment experience. Preference will be given to candidates with a related degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Rehabilitation, or Disability Studies with 3 years of related casework management employment experience. Please note: Successful applicants who possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work from an accredited program (ACSW), or Diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College, will be required to register and maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers. Related employment experience: Casework management experience with individuals with disabilities, and/or children, and/or other vulnerable individuals. Case management with a caseload of greater than 30 individuals. Casework management activities such as screening for program eligibility, assessing support needs, risk evaluation and developing strategies for risk mitigation, service and transition planning, leading the implementation of plans, evaluation of the outcomes based on results, and prioritizing and managing a variety of tasks within tight timelines. Planning and/or arranging services and support within the community, working in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders. Exposure to various IT systems including but not limited to Microsoft 365, software databases or digital file systems. A valid Class 5 operator's license and access to a reliable vehicle is essential, as travel is a requirement of the role. Assets: Working with persons with disabilities to promote their independence and community inclusion. Knowledge of a broad range of topics related to the disability field, relevant resources and case management practices. Client interviewing and information gathering skills. Working collaboratively with families, community partners and other government programs. Interpreting and applying government legislation, regulations and policy/procedures in practice. Awareness of local community resources and providing referral information. Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Notes Hours of work: Fulltime in office and community; 8:15am – 4:30pm 36.25 hours per week; Monday to Friday. There are full-time permanent and temporary positions available, and we welcome applicants from the locations in the following worksites to support vacancies across our province. North Zone: Slave Lake, Hinton, Edson, High Prairie, Peace River, High Level, Whitecourt, Grande Prairie, St. Paul, Vegreville, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Fort McMurray, Lac La Biche, Barrhead, Athabasca, Westlock, Edmonton. South Zone: Medicine Hat, Drumheller, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Olds, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Lloydminster, Wainwright, Brooks, Rocky Mountain House, Calgary. Travel is a requirement for the position and incumbents must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. A cover letter is required and should speak to skills and assets to demonstrate suitability for the position. Final candidates for this competition will be asked to undergo academic verification and security screening. Due to waiting times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check, applicants that are invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed CRC (level 1) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview. The CRC will only need to be provided upon request. Additionally, a current and clear Intervention Records Check will need to be provided upon request. 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. Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool for 12 months. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities as vacancies arise in the location you apply to. Should you qualify, your resume is added to a qualified list for consideration for other opportunities at the same or lower classification levels.Notes Continued As a qualified candidate: You were successful in the interview (pending reference and other pre-employment checks) but were not selected. You may be considered for future opportunities in the same or a lower classification for a period of twelve (12) months. If you are contacted regarding other opportunities, it will be your decision whether to pursue these. If you choose to pursue these opportunities, the recruitment process may involve further assessments specific to the position. In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For employment: Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. Example: Receptionist, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8-hour shifts/week). For any Post-Secondary Education: Please specify your major and length of program, the educational institution, and the year you graduated. Examples: Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2009; Social Work Diploma (1 year), Campbell College, 2017 Other items may include: Northern Allowance. Attraction bonus for employees located in Fort McMurray and north of the 57th parallel. 55th to 57th parallels retention allowance. 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. How To Apply Applicants are advised to provide information in a cover letter and resume that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies. Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information. It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application. Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the ALSS Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Ce que vous ferez

The caseworker identifies and assesses the support needs of children and adults with disabilities to facilitate access to appropriate programs and services. They manage caseloads by developing service plans, monitoring outcomes, and collaborating with families and community partners.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related social science field with relevant casework experience. A valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are mandatory for travel requirements.

Avantages

• Public Service Pension Plan • Professional learning and development • Northern Allowance • Attraction bonus • Retention allowance

Compétences indiquées

• Change Management · Souhaitée
• Travail d’équipe · Souhaitée
• assessment · Souhaitée
• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• interpersonal skills · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• data management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Case management
• Assessment
• Conflict management
• Problem solving
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Change management
• Teamwork
• Risk evaluation
• Service planning
• Stakeholder engagement
• Legislation interpretation
• Information gathering
• Client interviewing
• Data management
• Microsoft 365
• Policy Procedures
• Educational Assessment
• Risk Mitigation
• Information Gathering
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Research
• Certified Social Workers Credential
• Assisted Living
• Management
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Change Management
• Communication
• Community Development
• Continuing Care
• Creative Problem Solving
• Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities
• File Systems
• Higher Education
• Psychology
• Human Services
• Problem Solving
• Legislation
• Rehabilitation
• Operating Expense
• Risk Analysis
• Service Planning
• Social Sciences
• Sociology
• Systems Thinking
• Transitional Care
• Prioritization

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Human Resources
• Human Services Caseworker
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• Odd Job Persons
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General