Early Intervention and Prevention Specialist - Calgary, Canada - Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind.

Children and Family Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential.

Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans.

The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

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Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 50424

Ministry:
Ministry of Children and Family Services

Location:
Various locations - Edmonton, Calgary, South (Medicine Hat, Lethbridge), Central (Camrose, Red Deer) and North (Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, High Prairie, Lac la Biche, Whitecourt, Barrhead)

Full or Part-Time:
Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Scope:
Open Competition

Closing Date:
December 7, 2023

Classification:
Human Services Worker 7 (067HSA)

Salary:
$ to $ bi-weekly ($77,977 - $100,979/year)

Role Responsibilities:

The Child Care Delivery and Preventative Family Services Division and Early Intervention & Child Care Administration Branch has 1 permanent position available as an Early Intervention Specialist.

As an Early Intervention Specialist, you will focus on supporting the development and delivery of prevention and early intervention programming across the province.

Provincially funded prevention and early intervention programs and services are delivered through the Family Resource Network (FRN) program.

This position helps support the strategic priorities of the FRN program to ensure all provincial prevention and early intervention supports align with the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework (including the Well-being and Resiliency Evaluation Framework and the Kâ-nâkatohêhk miyo-ohpikinawâwasowin).

You will collaborate with the Early Intervention/Family Resource Network (EI/FRN) team, Prevention, Early Intervention and Youth team, as well as Division staff to provide support and guidance to funded agencies that provide FRN programs and services across the province through ongoing collaboration and grant management/oversight activities.

This position takes an active role in the development and growth of the FRN program, supporting community networks of prevention and intervention services that wrap around families.

In this position, you will contribute to continuous improvement efforts and support future FRN program development by working with various stakeholders to develop and enhance the FRN program and continually improve outcomes for children and families.

In this position, you will be providing a high level of individualized support to provincial FRN agencies.

You will provide assistance to enhance program development, service delivery, outcome and indicator measurement and facilitate relationship development within and amongst FRNs.

This role is crucial to the success to the growth and development of the FRN program.

In this position, you will develop communications materials that are appropriate for both internal and public audience(s), which includes: briefing notes, reports, status updates, and presentations to support Ministry level understanding of the FRN program.

This position requires travelling to meet with FRN grant holders and other stakeholders across Alberta.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Social Work and 1 year related experience

Related experience is considered as following:

Experience working in the Prevention and Early Intervention area, knowledge of the Well-Being and Resiliency Framework and the Family Resource Network (FRN) model
Demonstrated knowledge of Kânâkatohêhk miyoohpikinawâwasowin: Incorporating an Indigenous Worldview into Prevention and Early Intervention Programming and Evaluation
Demonstrated knowledge of data analytic software and strong computer skills, including ability to work efficiently and effectively with Microsoft Office.

A strong background working with Indigenous communities and Indigenous service providers will be considered a valuable asset.

The following equivalencies will be considered as follows: Master of Social Work and some related experience; OR related university degree and 3 years related experience; OR related diploma and 4 years related experience; OR related certificate and 5 years related experience
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
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Notes:

1 permanent full-time vacancies

36.25 hours per week (full time)

This position may be used to fill future vacancies across the Government of Albe