Job Information
Job Title: Entry Level, Child Intervention Practitioner - Talent Pool
Job Requisition ID: 75590
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open
Closing Date: January 9, 2026
Classification: Human Services Worker 3
Salary: $2,459.25 to $3,169.60 bi-weekly ($64,186 - $82,726/year)
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 support 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. To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: Children and Family Services | Alberta.ca
Build a career with Children and Family Services! We offer employee supports, career growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit packages!
Are you looking to start your professional career in Child Intervention? Choosing the path as an Entry Level, Child Intervention (CI) Practitioner will provide you opportunities for a career that focuses on child safety, child well-being, family and community support, and permanency. Children and Family Services is committed to ongoing improvement and pursuit of excellence in services to infants, children, youth and families. In this role, you will apply your related education and gain experiential learning in Child Intervention (CI) Practice.
The Entry Level, CI-Practitioner is a developmental position that sets you on a meaningful career journey within Children and Family Services. Working in collaboration with a team of CI professionals, you will further develop your knowledge and skills as you work toward becoming a fully delegated Child Intervention Practitioner. You will gain confidence in your ability to work collaboratively with families and community partners in the creation of safe environments and identify safety and risk factors within communities and homes. You will strengthen your understanding of the fundamental components in casework, including family dynamics, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, Signs of Safety, life-long connections, and encouraging families to have input into decisions that affect their lives.
The Entry Level, CI Practitioner will recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, and have a working knowledge around the Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action. They also understand the importance of child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration to a large array of other cultures and communities.
Through a robust learning plan, you will develop and continue to evolve your casework practice in your first year. Upon successful evaluation, you will transition to a Delegated CI Practitioner at a higher classification.
Additional Program Areas
The Entry Level, Child Intervention Practitioner may also have the opportunity to support specialized program areas, including:
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Children and Family Services serves communities in 5 regions across the province.
North Region: Includes Edson, Hinton, Whitecourt, Athabasca, Westlock, Barrhead, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Vegreville, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Slave Lake, Grande Prairie, Peace River, High Prairie, High Level, and Fort McMurray, as well as Metis Settlements.
The following programs are available for GoA employees living and working in northern Alberta and details can be found at: https://www.alberta.ca/premium-pay-directive
Edmonton Region: Includes Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Spruce Grove, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Stony Plain, Leduc, Paul First Nation, Alexis Nakoda Sioux First Nation, Enoch First Nation, and Alexander First Nation. Services are also provided to Metis Settlement affiliated families who reside in the Edmonton Region.
Central Region: Includes Lloydminster, Wainwright, Camrose, Wetaskiwin, Drayton Valley, Rocky Mountain House, Red Deer, Stettler, Drumheller, and Olds.
Calgary Region: Includes Calgary, High River, and Airdrie. Services are also provided to families who reside in the Strathmore area.
South Region: Includes Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Taber, Brooks, and Fort MacLeod.
A degree or diploma in Social Work with no experience, or an equivalency as described below.
Equivalencies:
Please Note: Education must be from an accredited post-secondary institution.
Related Experience Includes;
Case management and planning in a child intervention setting; crisis intervention and protection work; supporting foster and kinship care programs; family preservation and family support; counseling youth and families; knowledge of community connections and socially inclusive environments; as well as experience and understanding of Indigenous peoples, various cultures, community connections, and socially inclusive environments.
CI Practitioners must also demonstrate effective and concise written communication skills, using professional and inclusive vocabulary. Reports and written notes may be shared with senior leadership in the Ministry.
Assets
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
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:
Other Information
Candidate screening and interviews will be taking place periodically throughout the job posting. Interviews will be taking place virtually, and accommodation may be made if requested prior to the virtual interview.
Successful candidates will be placed into a talent pool, at which point their pre-employment checks will be conducted and their suitability will be assessed. Those who are matched to a vacancy will be contacted; those who are not, will have up to 6 months to be considered while their certification is still valid. This competition may also be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
As part of the recruitment process, you are required to complete and satisfactorily qualify on the following:
If you completed a practicum placement with Children and Family Services, please include your practicum supervisor/manager as part of your reference.
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.
Not providing or completing any of the above requirements will result in a delay of your application progress. Any documents recently completed (Criminal Record Check, ACSW Registration, Reference Lists) can be uploaded to your candidate profile for easy access by the hiring panel.
To provide a more efficient hiring process applicants are encouraged to have the following Pre-Employment Checks completed before the interview. Please note that completion of these pre-employment checks will not preclude interviews, however, it will expedite the process.
For further information about the Entry Level, Child Intervention Practitioner position, perks about working in our rural locations or the North, details about this competition or general questions about working for the Government of Alberta, please join us for our virtual information sessions. You will have access to our Talent Acquisition professionals and Managers/Professionals with Child Intervention.
Follow the links below which will be active on the date of the session:
Information Session #1: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm MST
Meeting ID: 286 555 429 455 4
Passcode: xi3Ht2W6
Information Session #2: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm MST
Meeting ID: 293 906 198 689 3
Passcode: wF6wj3Pd
Information Session #3: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm MST
Meeting ID: 284 333 311 826 4
Passcode: 2mt3fg2f
Information Session #4: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm MST
Meeting ID: 244 541 676 645 3
Passcode: 7iv3EP6A
Information Session #5: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 – 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm MST
Meeting ID: 264 040 642 003 6
Passcode: V8GN3Jy2
Information Session #6: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 – 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm MST
Meeting ID: 263 073 486 005 3
Passcode: 3MH7Se9e
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Current employees should access the Career tile in 1GX to submit their application in order to be recognized as an internal applicant.
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.
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) or from recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator prior to submitting their application; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
This 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or a copy of the role profile, please contact us at psc.hsw3recruitment@gov.ab.ca.
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