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Job Information
Job Title: Disability Services Caseworker Talent Pool
Job Requisition ID: 87649
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Various Locations Across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 Hours Per Week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent and Temporary Positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: September 28, 2026
Classification: Human Services Worker 5
Salary: $2,872.21 to $3,712.88 bi-weekly ($74,706 - $96,572/year)
Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) helps provide stability and security for vulnerable Albertans, including seniors, people with disabilities, low-income individuals and those facing homelessness, while also providing opportunities to foster independence and quality of life. This includes supporting the delivery of preventive programming and helping Albertans access disability services, homelessness supports, financial assistance and employment services, seniors supports, continuing care and other social-based programs.
The Disability Services Division is working to help better connect Albertans with disabilities and their families to programs and services, and to ensure Albertans have access to the right services at the right time. There are to service delivery programs that Disability Services is responsible for:
Each program has its own Legislation, Regulations and policies.
FSCD/PDD caseworkers assess the support needs of individuals, children and families to provide individualized supports and services within the scope of each program.
To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services.
Do you find connecting with a broad range of people rewarding, enjoy creative problem solving and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others? If so, we’d look forward to hearing from you.
In the Disability Services Caseworker role, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with children, families, adult individuals and guardians in identifying, and assessing support needs that are within the FSCD/PDD program mandate. You will assist in supporting children and adults with disabilities through assessments, referrals, service planning, collaborating with supports and services, and ongoing service monitoring.
As a Disability Services Caseworker, you will be required to administer the FSCD and/or PDD program as outlined in Policy and Regulations for PDD and FSCD.
Working within tight timelines, you will prioritize and manage deadlines for a variety of case management activities. Using your interpersonal and communication skills to build internal and external partnerships and manage conflict as it arises. Participating in a variety of working groups and team meetings will give you a chance to utilize your change management and teamwork skills.
The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.
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.
Below is a list of the APS competencies to assist you:
• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Problem Solving
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree of Social Work with some related casework management employment experience.
Alternatively, the following educational equivalencies are considered:
Preference will be given to candidates with a related degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Rehabilitation, or Disability Studies with 3 years of related casework management employment experience.
Please note: Successful applicants who possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work from an accredited program (ACSW), or Diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College, will be required to register and maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Related employment experience:
Assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Hours of work: Fulltime in office and community; 8:15am – 4:30pm 36.25 hours per week; Monday to Friday.
There are full-time permanent and temporary positions available, and we welcome applicants from the locations in the following worksites to support vacancies across our province.
North Zone:
Slave Lake, Hinton, Edson, High Prairie, Peace River, High Level, Whitecourt, Grande Prairie, St. Paul, Vegreville, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Fort McMurray, Lac La Biche, Barrhead, Athabasca, Westlock, Edmonton.
South Zone:
Medicine Hat, Drumheller, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Olds, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Lloydminster, Wainwright, Brooks, Rocky Mountain House, Calgary.
Travel is a requirement for the position and incumbents must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
A cover letter is required and should speak to skills and assets to demonstrate suitability for the position.
Final candidates for this competition will be asked to undergo academic verification and security screening. Due to waiting times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check, applicants that are invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed CRC (level 1) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview. The CRC will only need to be provided upon request. Additionally, a current and clear Intervention Records Check will need to be provided upon request.
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.
Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool for 12 months. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities as vacancies arise in the location you apply to. Should you qualify, your resume is added to a qualified list for consideration for other opportunities at the same or lower classification levels.
As a qualified candidate:
In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.
Other items may include:
Links and information on what we have to offer:
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information in a cover letter and resume that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
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)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
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.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the ALSS Recruitment Team at PSC.ALSS-Recruitment@gov.ab.ca
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.