Program Specialist

Role Responsibilities

Do you have a passion for working with Children, Youth, and Families? Do you enjoy advocating for First Nations communities? Are you highly motivated and self-directed? Do you like work that allows you a high degree of independence? If so, then this may be the job for you! If yes, then we would like to hear from you!

We are looking to recruit a Program Specialist to join the Field Operations Liaison Branch.
In this role, significant travel across the province is required. You will have to travel throughout the work week, including overnight stays; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required. You will travel to remote locations and are comfortable travelling independently in the ever-changing Alberta weather climate.

If you are looking to enhance your ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, gain new experiences and expand your knowledge in Child Intervention this is the position for you. You will have the opportunity to join a group of professionals committed to making a real difference in the lives of children, youth, and families.

This position is part of a specialized team responsible for providing advice and support to Delegated First Nation Agencies (DFNAs) and Children and Family Services (CFS) Regions involved in the delivery of the Ministry's children and youth programs and services with specific emphasis on intervention.

The main responsibility of this role will be to function as Program Specialist possessing a high level of expertise in a variety of areas within intervention service delivery. The role will have a focus on providing mentorship and support as well as on-going consultation and best practice mentoring, supports, and assistance with the development, implementation and maintenance of workplans with particular focus on capacity development for DFNAs in all child intervention areas. In addition, you will also be involved in policy interpretation, direct mentoring, training, development, evaluation, and monitoring of programs and services being delivered by DFNAs. You will help enhance services to Indigenous children and families by developing and maintaining strong relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders including DFNA staff, management, and governors; the Ministry and other provincial government departments; CFS Regions; and representatives of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).

As the ideal candidate you will have well-developed writing skills in order to present data, information, and correspondence in a manner that is easily understood. You will be best suited if you have experience with clients as well as knowledge and experience in working within an Indigenous context. This position also requires a good working knowledge and experience in business planning, negotiations, research, data analysis, report writing, briefing note writing and ability to deal with delicate situations in a respectful manner in potentially high stress situations.

APS Competencies

Are you flexible, enthusiastic, confident, optimistic, and able to build trust, in cooperation with community stakeholders, while maintaining a meaningful identity for the organization?
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. The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Creative Problem Solving: Ability to gather information from varied sources, analyze and interpret information to formulate reports and make decisions related to case planning.
• Agility: Ability to prioritize competing workload pressures in an effective manner and contribute to the organizational goals.
• Drive for Results: Demonstrates ability to gather, integrate and interpret complex information Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities in order to deliver outcomes consistent with departmental objectives and directives. Excellent analytical, assessment and critical judgement skills.
• Building Collaborative Environments: Ability to 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: Ability to interact positively, build relationships and work effectively with others.
• Develop Self and Others: Ability to invest in the development of long-term capability of yourself and others.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work with two (2) years of related experience.

The following equivalencies may be considered.

Requirements of the position include:

• Significant travel across the province including overnight stays is required for this role; therefore a valid driver’s license is required.
• Front-line children’s services and/or social work experience; Current Child Intervention delegation
• Previous experience working within the practice framework including using Signs of Safety assessment and Family Finding tools
• Previous experience forming relationships with diverse external stakeholders including Indigenous, First Nations, and/or Metis people.
• Preference will be given to applicants to those who have experience in
• Formal Management/leadership experience, including direct supervision and human resource management.
• Project management; and Issues management (action requests, briefing notes, etc.).

The following are considered assets:

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

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Notes

Hours of Work:
Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week (full-time).
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 have a degree in Social Work from any university in North America that is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) or the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); or
• They have graduated from an approved Social Work Diploma program in Alberta; or
• They have, within the last five years, been a registered, certified or licensed Social Worker in another province or with a member of the Association of Social Work Boards.
• Please be prepared to provide your registration details at the time of interview. For more information, visit
• The final candidates for these positions will be asked to undergo an academic and required security checks.
This role requires that you have a valid Class 5 Driver's License. – The ability to travel within Region and surrounding areas is required

As part of the application process, you are required to:

• Complete all pre-screening questions.
• Clearly state in your cover letter how your experience and education meet the requirements of the position.
• Resume detailing employment dates (month and year)
• Upload the following:
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector that has been completed in within the last 6 months, if already completed
• If applicable, Alberta College of Social Workers registration

Not providing or completing any of the above requirements will result in a delay of your application proceeding further.
Other Information:
Position Location: Candidate may live anywhere in Alberta - Remote work is available with occasional visits to an Edmonton office.

What We Offer:

• Pension plans: Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) –
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) –
• Leadership and mentorship programs
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance