Community Support Worker

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing strength-based, action-oriented support, conducting assessments, developing safety plans, and delivering services through various methods while adhering to program standards and offering skill-building and psycho-educational sessions.
• Increasing awareness of programs and services, extends availability beyond regular hours, and expands community navigation support through lodges, the Library and Further Education.

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

• Benefit from flexible work hours by adjusting your start and end times by 30 or 60 minutes around our core hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• We offer a compressed bi-weekly work schedule of 72 hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 – 5:00.

Compensation

• The salary ranges from $86,055.32 - $105,914.90 per year, including a comprehensive benefits package with a flexible spending account, pension plan, and accrued paid vacation starting at 3 weeks per year.
• Learn more about our benefits here: Employee Benefit Guide.
• Candidates not meeting the full qualifications may be considered for a development opportunity at a lower classification and salary.

Why You Should Work With Us

• You will receive a Flexible Spending Account limit at the beginning of each calendar year (permanent full time $400).
• Employees can purchase an annual Recreation Access Pass for $87 + tax, granting unlimited access to Servus Credit Union Place (excluding PLAYcare and registered programs), Fountain Park Recreation Centre, and Grosvenor Outdoor Pool.
• Free parking near most City worksites (ask for location specific details).

Conditions of Employment

• The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of educational and professional credentials.
• The successful applicant will be required to obtain a clear vulnerable sector police information check.
• Please note that the presence of charges or convictions does not automatically preclude an individual from being considered for employment. All findings will be reviewed and assessed in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a personal vehicle for business use are required.

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.