Manager, Child Intervention

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 46222

Ministry: Children and Family Services

Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Areas

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular (Multiple Positions)

Scope: Open

Closing Date: August 24, 2023

Classification: Management Manager Zone 2

**About Us**:
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.

**Role**:
We have an exciting new opportunity here in the Edmonton Region as a Manager-Child Intervention

Reporting to the Associate Director, this position is accountable for:

- Assisting/working closely with the Regional Leadership Team to manager the day-to-day operations of one or more offices and/or a regional program portfolio in Specialized Services (e.g., Child Intervention, Foster Care, Kinship Care, Child Care, PESECA, Prevention of family violence, etc.)
- Working closely with the Director and Senior Management to implement the GOA and the Children and Family Services Business Plan
- Providing leadership to staff in worksites and more than 80 contracted agencies to fulfill the mandate of the region in conjunction with the Regional Leadership Team
- Ensuring that services are delivered to at risk children and families according to acts and policies Actively lead, participate in, enact, and support assigned lead roles and functionsWithin an established scope of responsibility, success in this position is measured through achievement of organizational and business objectives in the core areas of Human Regions, Finance, Service Outcomes, Program and Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement and the regional outcomes.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:
A University Degree in Social Work or a related field.**Experience**:

- Minimum three years of related experience.
- Previous leadership and/or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge and experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families and communities is required.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong critical thinking skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Child Intervention legislation, regulations and policy.
- Working knowledge of Signs of Safety and the Child Intervention Practice Framework principles.
- Ability to work independently and exercise considerable professional judgment in providing services.
- Relationship building, decision-making, conflict management, strong time management and organization skills are essential assets to be successful in this role. Functional use of Microsoft Office and Windows computer software is required.Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

**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:
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following competencies:

- **CI Practitioner Competencies**: Performing the Child Intervention Practitioner competencies with consistency at an advanced level of proficiency, according to the Child Intervention Practice Framework Principles, in order to provide practice supervision to CI staff.
- **Mindfulness and Self-reflection**: Being intentionally aware, focused and present in the moment; continuously assessing, without reaction and judgment, one’s emotions and actions to guide one’s thinking and behavior.
- **Outcome Oriented**: Maintaining a working knowledge of the CIPF Principles, CI outcomes and priorities. Demonstrates the ability to lead with a focus on CI outcomes and ensure the work of one’s team is in alignment with these outcomes. Demonstrates commitment to the CI outcomes and priorities by role modeling responsibility for decisions and accountability for results.
- **Engaging Others**: Building a foundation of trust and respect to engage staff and inspire, empower, support, coach and mentor. Building relationships individually and as a team to create a positive working environment and to achieve the best possible CI outcome.
- **Leading Continuous Improvement**: Demonstrate ability to seek out opportunities for