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Manager, Child Intervention - Grande Prairie, AB

Government of Alberta · Children and Family Services

This job in plain words

This is a full-time manager job leading Child Intervention teams in Northern Alberta, based in Grande Prairie. The posting includes one permanent position and one temporary travelling position, and the role focuses on shifting services toward prevention and family preservation.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

The posting scope is open, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Preference is for candidates who live in the North Region, and a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required.

Education
Bachelor's degree · Bachelor of Social Work preferred. Equivalents include a Master of Social Work with three years of experience, a related university degree with four years of experience, or a related diploma with six years of experience.
Experience
Four years of related experience, including supervisory, in a child protection environment.
Job type
Full time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. One permanent position and one temporary travelling position. Temporary contract length not stated.

What they ask for:

  • Bachelor of Social Work preferred, or an accepted equivalent
  • Four years of related experience, including supervisory, in child protection
  • Registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers
  • Current or previous delegation under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
  • Strong planning, analytical, issues management and consultation skills

What you would do

  • Lead multidisciplinary Child Intervention teams through coaching and mentoring
  • Deliver child intervention services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
  • Drive continuous improvement and change across regional programs
  • Build partnerships with Indigenous communities and service providers
  • Oversee program quality, budgets and resource planning
  • Manage recruitment, performance and staff development

How to apply

Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work, plus a cover letter explaining how your experience fits the requirements.

Good to know:

  • A retention allowance of $6,000 per year is offered for positions between the 55th and 57th parallel.
  • The temporary position requires about 50% onsite travel to Grande Prairie.
  • Pre-employment checks and security screening apply, including a 5-year commercial driver's abstract and academic credentials check.
  • Internal candidates must have completed or be completing specific ICUF training pathways.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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