This position works alongside participants to address concerns, action plan and guides them through the complex system of social, financial, and physical and mental wellbeing supports. You would also be involved in identifying and developing solutions to reduce barriers to service delivery within the County and with partnering social serving organizations.
This posting is for 1 temporary full-time position up to 12 months
This role may be eligible to participate in our hybrid work program. The successful candidate will be required to reside within 2 hours of Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive front-line service delivery using a strength-based, action-oriented approach, assess needs, strengths, risks, and complete safety plans; adhere to program principles, practice standards and guidelines; develop, deliver and evaluate skill building, psycho-educational and practice sessions
- Lead participants through action-oriented solution processes and interventions, support individuals experiencing distress, promote capacity building and independence, enable informed choice, and promote social inclusion
- Support a coordinated, flexible and one-stop philosophy; invest in relationships with key community partner to enhance service delivery; identify service barriers and solutions for change to achieve seamless service delivery across social serving organizations
- Provide leadership in project and committee work
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in social science or a related field with three years of relevant experience or a diploma and five years experience, with a preference for those fields with regulated practice
- Minimum of two years of experience working with people in distress and overwhelming situations using a strength-based, solution-oriented approach
- Minimum of two years of experience with project and committee work and developing and delivering skill-building, psycho-educational sessions
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with a teamwork orientation
- Strong facilitation, verbal and written communication skills with an openness to other's ideas
- Initiative, adaptability and accountability
- Ability to gather information and apply critical thinking within a changing environment
- Ability to independently and proficiently apply knowledge and skills to practice
- Ability to lift and carry program resources and materials
Conditions of Employment
- Submission of satisfactory Criminal Record Check, with Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Intervention Record Check
- Must have a reliable vehicle and ability to get to various locations within Strathcona County and surrounding area
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence and submission of a 5-year driver's abstract with less than 7 demerits
Who we are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities.
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace.
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
