Child Family Services Agency jobs in Edmonton, AB

Do you want to enhance a family’s or individual’s ability to reach goals through coaching, accountability, and self- awareness?

With over thirty years of experience, Alta Care Resources has a history of innovative and creative programming in the areas of; group care, crisis response, resiliency training, early intervention/prevention programs and family-based intervention.

The Resiliency Project provides a wide spectrum of services to meet the unique needs of children, youth, and families at risk. Resiliencies that strengthen families and enhance permanency, opportunities are discovered and nurtured through relational interventions.

The Resiliency Connections Worker (RCW) will provide in home supports to parents and families involved with Children’s Services, developing the family’s ability to maintain safety, wellbeing, lifelong connections and supports; generally visiting the family one or two times a week in the family home or in the community.

Additionally, the RCW will provide Family Time Visits to parents that currently do not have access to their children, transporting children to and from the visit and maintaining safety and/or wellbeing of the children during the visits. The RCW will also provide one on one support for youth in the community. They will establish goals that are identified using the appropriate assessments and support the youth in accomplishing those goals.

Primary Accountabilities

· Case Management

· Assessments

· Meetings

· Reports

Qualifications

· A diploma or degree in human services field diploma or fully certified within their field of practice and/or 2 years of work-related experience in a human services field

· Excellent communication skills and organizational skills

· Demonstrated skills in high-stress or conflict situations

Other Requirements: A current, clear Police Information Check (vulnerable sector included) and Child Intervention Record Check, both dated within the last 6 months. A valid AB driver’s license (minimum class 5), proof of appropriate insurance, a Drivers Abstract and Insurance Claim letter that reflects safe driving habits.

Schedule: You will receive either Friday/Saturday off or Sunday/Monday off and be scheduled for Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday workdays, working 8 hours per day within any agency programs. Note that this is a schedule based on the availability of the families you are serving and has significant evening and weekend hours based on your assigned family’s needs.

Work Conditions

· Ability to engage in physical activities with persons served

· Significant lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling

· Interacts with support staff and the public at large

· Must be able to safely perform restraints

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

· Travel is required, staff provide their own reliable vehicle at all times

· Irregular hours and available after hours

· Self-directed team

· Fast paced and dynamic environment

Compensation

· Base Salary Rate $49,920 ($24.00/hour)

· Wellness Days/Allowance

· Vacation Days/Allowance

· Group RRSP Program

· Phone Allowance

· Mileage Reimbursement

· Employee and Family Assistance Program

· Health Benefits with Health Spending Account

· Quarterly Appreciation Incentives

· Annual Winter Holidays Incentive

Alta Care Resources is committed to the principle of employment equity. We welcome diversity and encourage all who are qualified to express their interest.

All positions require a Child Intervention Check and Police Check, pulled within the last 6 months.

To apply for a Child Intervention Check

Please refer to this link for information:

Obtain a Child Intervention Record Check | Alberta.ca

Complete the following forms

IRC-InterventionCheck_Form_.pdf

Note – do not enter a space in the Postal Code

Email the completed form and a copy of TWO separately saved pieces of government issued ID to:

CS.IRCEdmonton@gov.ab.ca

To apply for a Police Check with the vulnerable sector

If you reside outside of Edmonton or any of the following RCMP jurisdictions; Beaumont, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Morinville, you must obtain your Vulnerable Sector Police Check from your local police service.

Ifyou reside in Edmonton or the listed surrounding areas, go to this link:

Police Information Check Section (edmontonpolice.ca)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $49,920.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid class five drivers license and a safe vehicle to use for work purposes?
• Are you able to perform all the duties outlined in the job posting?
• Have you previously interviewed or worked for Alta Care Resources? If yes, when?
• Do you have a minimum of three years driving without an accident that was your fault or a distracted driving ticket?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• human services: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person