Role Responsibilities

Are you a dedicated individual with extensive knowledge of family violence issues? Do you excel in communication and thrive on navigating complex legal and social service systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact on families across Alberta!
 

As a Family Violence Court Liaison, you will work collaboratively with the Family Court and service delivery staff, acting as the key liaison between matters occurring in family, child protection, and criminal courts. You will ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality services to individuals dealing with family violence and multiple legal matters across Alberta.
 

Your role involves, but is not limited to:

• Intake and Assessment – conducting assessments for program suitability, providing  referrals to appropriate resources, and informing clients about the communication processes.
• Case Management – managing complex cases, completing required information sharing agreements and consents, responding to judiciary requests, directions, and actions, as well as attending court hearings as required.
• Consultation and Collaboration - developing and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, such as lawyers, legal aid, community legal centers, women's shelters, Indigenous counseling services, family violence supports, community agencies, and police services, to facilitate information sharing and enhance client services.
• Documentation and Reporting - maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation related to client services, court activities, and outcomes.
• Case Follow-Up and Monitoring - following up with clients after court hearings to provide additional support and resources as required as well as monitoring ongoing cases to identify any emerging issues and respond proactively to ensure client needs are met.
   

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Exceptional ability to establish strong working relationships and collaborate with individuals across various court and agency settings.
• Strong ability to facilitate decision-making processes and foster consensus among stakeholders to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Excellent work ethic, with the ability to handle all client interactions and sensitive information in accordance with confidentiality guidelines.
   

Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

The successful candidates will possess the following competencies:
 

• Agility – You regularly adapt to changing priorities, adjusts projects and deliverables to take advantage of opportunities.
• Build Collaborative Environments – You collaborate across functional areas and proactively address conflict by facilitating communication and collaboration.
• Drive for Results – You seek out opportunities to engage both internal and external knowledge in setting and accomplishing goals and priorities to support outcomes for Albertans that are consistent with Government and department objectives as well as public expectations for access to Justice.
• Creative Problem Solving – You support the development of innovative communication methods between court systems and ensure effective and timely delivery of program to achieve anticipated outcomes and benefits.

Qualifications

Required: A Bachelor of Social Work Degree with some related experience in family violence issues/dynamics, child protection, and safety planning.

The following equivalencies will be considered:

• Master of Social Work (no experience required), OR
• Related University Degree (e.g., Law, Social Sciences, etc.) and 2 years related experience, OR
• Related Diploma and 3 years related experience, OR
• Related Certificate and 4 years related experience.

All applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter (approximately 300 – 400 words). In your letter, please describe why you believe you are suitable for this position and express your passion for the role.

As per the Health Professions Act, successful applicants must be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) if:

a) 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

b) They have graduated from an approved social work diploma program in Alberta, OR

c) 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 if/when they are requested. For more information, please visit: http://www.acsw.ab.ca/.
 

Assets
Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Working knowledge and/or experience in family violence (e.g. trauma-informed training, working in women’s shelters, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Alberta’s court procedures and processes. 
• Working knowledge of child development, attachment theory, and temperament, relating to separation and divorce.
• Working knowledge of legislation related to family violence (e.g. Youth Criminal Justice Act, Family Law Act, Divorce Act, etc.).

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Position Information:

• This posting will be used to fill five (5) temporary, full-time positions, each with a duration of three (3) years.
• Work Location: Edmonton or Calgary, depending on the successful candidates' location.
• Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:15AM-4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
 

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. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
 

• Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.