04 Sep
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City of St. Albert
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St. Albert
04 Sep
City of St. Albert
St. Albert
About the City of St. Albert
Working at the City of St. Albert means joining a dedicated team that aims to deliver outstanding service to our vibrant community. We pride ourselves on employing a diverse group of employees who each bring unique skills and contribute to delivering exceptional services to our residents. We value collaboration, accountability, respect, and enjoyment in our work each day.
Job Details The City of St. Albert is recruiting an individual to join our Community Services department as a casual Community Support Worker. Reporting to the Manager, FCSS Community Supports, this position will be responsible for assisting individuals to identify and leverage their strengths and capacities to address concerns and guides them through the complex system of social supports available to individuals and families experiencing distress.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology, Family Studies, or a related field, combined with 5 years of direct experience working with children, youth, families, and seniors, is required. Experience working with vulnerable clients is considered an asset.
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification preferred but not required.
- Experience in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and safety planning, with a strength-based approach and knowledge of human development and social issues, including delivering skill-building sessions.
- Excellent interpersonal, consultation, public speaking, effective listening,
conflict resolution, mediation, facilitation and advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage high-stress situations and relate to diverse groups.
Hours of Work An average of 24hrs per week (3 full days). Hours of work can vary from week to week and includes evening and weekend hours. Compensation
- The wage ranges from $45.97 - $56.58 per hour.
- Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development prospect at a lower classification and salary.
Application Information
- If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume via our City of St.
Albert employment opportunities site stalbert.ca/employment.
- This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, at the same or lower classification level.
Closing Statement
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of St. Albert is committed to creating and fostering a diverse workforce where all are welcome and we find a common purpose and strength in our differences. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including those from members of groups that are historically or continue to be underrepresented.
We respectfully acknowledge that we are on Treaty 6 territory, traditional lands of First Nations and Métis peoples. As treaty People, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, we share the responsibility for stewardship of this beautiful land.
📌 Community Support Worker (Casual) (St. Albert)
🏢 City of St. Albert
📍 St. Albert