Public Guardian Representative

2 weeks ago

Red Deer, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

**Job Information**:
Job Requisition ID: 40934

Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services

Location: Red Deer, Alberta

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Temporary - 1 year to June 2024

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: May 1, 2023

Classification: Human Services Worker 5

**About Us**:
Seniors, Community and Social Services provides supports for seniors, families and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, financial supports, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. This ministry supports Albertans through a person-centred, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. The ministry also provides oversight for the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

**Role**:
Are you looking for a role where you can actively make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Albertans? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment? The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is currently seeking a temporary Public Guardian Representative for Red Deer. OPGT provides guardianship services from offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, and North and South Regional offices. Our dynamic team of professionals are committed to making quality decisions on behalf of represented adults and to provide case management services for an assigned caseload.

As a Public Guardian Representative, you must:

- Work well within a team
- Be skilled at coordinating and participating in case conferences in order to engage clients, keep families and other stakeholders informed, and create opportunities which allow clients to have meaningful input into their plans
- Be well-versed in negotiating case management plans; reviewing and determining suitable community services to assist clients with complex needs
- Adapt to a flexible schedule - occasional public presentations/meetings in the evening and on weekends
- Be willing to participate in an on-call/after-hours rotation (approximately one week per year)
- Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills
- Effective oral and writing skills - communication with physicians and allied health professionals is a daily part of this role
- Strong interviewing and assessment skills
- Outstanding problem-solving, mediation and conflict resolutions skills
- Confident public speaking and presentation skills
- Strong research and advocacy skills

**Qualifications**:
Relevant University degree with a minimum of two years directly related experience working with represented adults is required.

**Equivalencies considered**:

- Masters of Social Work, no experience required;
- Related diploma and 3 years related experience
- Certificate and 4 years related experience

**Required**
- Experience working with the vulnerable sector
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Cover letter demonstrating how your education and experience relates to this role. Applications without will not be considered.

**Assets**
- Experience working in a front line case management role (e.g.: income support, AISH, PDD, CSS).
- Experience Interacting with community service providers, health providers, and government agencies
- Experience working with vulnerable adults such as persons with dementia, severe and persistent psychiatric disorders, developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injury.
- Experience providing service delivery in accordance with legislation, associated regulations and policies. (Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, Personal Directives Act and Mental Health Act)
- Experience working with court procedures

**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 the role you will demonstrate the following competencies:

- **Build Collaborative Environments** to manage relationships in order to work towards a common goal
- **Agility** to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to respond with effective decisions
- **Creative Problem Solving** to be proactive in identifying solutions and focusing on continuous improvement
- **Systems Thinking** to recognize the broader impact of your work and to be able to understand broader goals.
- **Develop Networks** to proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders

**Salary**:
$2,589.62 to $3,347.57 bi-weekly ($67,589 - $87,371/year)

**Notes**:
Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am -4:30 pm (36.25/week)

Positions Currently available:
One (1) temporary salaried position located in Red Deer with an expected end date 31 June 2024

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