Child Intervention Practitioner 1 and 2 - Talent Pool

Child Intervention Practitioner 1 and 2 - Talent Pool

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Posting Date: Oct 15, 2026

Location

Various, AB

Company

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Child Intervention Practitioner 1 and 2 – Talent Pool

Job Requisition ID: 87805

Ministry: Children and Family Services

Location: All of Alberta

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time and Casual Wage

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week for full-time positions

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent, Temporary, Wage/Casual

Scope: Open

Closing Date: October 29, 2026

Classification: Child Intervention Practitioner 1 and Child Intervention Practitioner 2

Child Intervention Practitioner 1

$2,640.88 to $3,408.48 bi-weekly ($68,927 to $88,961 annually)

Child Intervention Practitioner 2

$3,127.88 to $4,052.07 bi-weekly ($81,637 to $105,759 annually)

The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children, youth, families, and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy, productive adults.

The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks, youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence, sexual violence, and abuse.

To learn more about our Ministry’s work, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/children-and-family-services .

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Role Responsibilities

Choosing a career as a Child Intervention Practitioner (CIP) with Children and Family Services, provides the opportunity to support child safety, child well-being, family and community support, and permanency. We are committed to ongoing improvement and excellence in services to infants, children, youth, and families. In this role, you will apply your education, build practical experience, and contribute to meaningful outcomes for children, youth, and families.

As a CIP, you will strengthen your understanding of the fundamental components in casework, including family dynamics, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, Signs of Safety, life-long connections, and encouraging families to have input into decisions that affect their lives.

You recognize the importance of working collaboratively with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and will apply working knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, as you support child and family involvement, connection, and collaboration across diverse cultures and communities.

Child Intervention Practitioner 1

The CIP 1 role is designed to launch a meaningful career within Children and Family Services. During your first year, you will work closely with a team of experienced child intervention professionals to build your knowledge, strengthen your skills, and gain practical experience as you work toward full delegation under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA) . Upon successful completion of a comprehensive learning plan and delegation training, you may have the opportunity to transition into a Delegated Child Intervention Practitioner role at the Child Intervention Practitioner 2 level, accompanied by a promotional salary.

Child Intervention Practitioner 2

As a delegated CIP 2, you will work directly with children, youth, families, caregivers, Indigenous communities, service providers, and community partners to promote safety, strengthen family functioning, and achieve positive, lasting outcomes for children and youth.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Assess safety and risk : Gather and analyze information to determine immediate concerns and develop safety plans with families and supports.

Plan and collaborate : Facilitate family meetings, identify goals, and connect families to community resources and cultural supports.

Manage cases : Engage children and youth in decision-making, monitor progress, and adjust plans to increase safety and positive outcomes.

Legal and crisis response : Prepare court documents, attend hearings, and respond to urgent situations, including participation in on-call rotations.

Support lifelong connections : Promote family, cultural, and spiritual ties, implement cultural plans, and ensure educational success.

Complete documentation : Maintain accurate records in case management systems and ensure compliance with Child Intervention standards and CYFEA policies.

These roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families while developing expertise in child intervention practice, family engagement, and culturally responsive service delivery.

To learn more about our roles please click here to watch a short video.

Job Description

Child Intervention Practitioner 1

Child Intervention Practitioner 2

Locations

Children and Family Services serves communities in 4 regions across the province.

North Region

Athabasca

Hinton

Barrhead

Lac La Biche

Bonnyville

Metis Settlements

Cold Lake

Peace River

Edson

Slave Lake

Fort McMurray

St. Paul

Grande Prairie

Vegreville

High Level

Westlock

High Prairie

Whitecourt

The following programs are available for GoA employees living and working in Northern Alberta:

Northern Allowance .

Attraction bonus for employees located in Fort McMurray and north of the 57th parallel .

55th to 57th parallels retention allowance .

Edmonton Region

Edmonton

Paul First Nation

Fort Saskatchewan

Alexis Nakoda Sinoux First Nation

Spruce Grove

Enoch First Nation

St. Albert

Alexander First Nation

Stony Plain

Services are also provied to Metis Settlement affiliated families who reside in the Edmonton Region.

Leduc

South Central Region

Brooks

Medicine Hat

Camrose

Olds

Drayton Valley

Red Deer

Drumheller

Rocky Mountain House

Fort Macleod

Taber

Lethbridge

Wainwright

Llyodminster

Wetaskiwin

Calgary Region

Calgary (multiple office locations including Indigenous Services Office)

Areas of service delivery also include (not extensive): Chestermere, Strathmore, Cochrane, Canmore, Lake Louise, Crossfield, Carstairs, Okotoks, Claresholm

Airdrie

High River

Qualifications

Child Intervention Practitioner 1

Applicants must meet one of the following combinations

Degree or diploma in Social Work and no related experience required.

Related university degree with 1 year of related experience.

Related diploma with 2 years of related experience.

Related certificate with 3 years of related experience.

Child Intervention Practitioner 2

Delegation is mandatory for this classification . Applicants will only be considered for a Child Intervention Practitioner 2 position if they currently hold or have previously held:

Delegation under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act ;

Delegation through a Delegated First Nations Agency; or

Delegation as a Child Intervention Practitioner in Alberta.

Applicants who do not meet this delegation requirement will not be considered for a Child Intervention Practitioner 2 position.

In addition to the mandatory delegation requirement, applicants must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

Master of Social Work and no related experience required.

Degree or diploma in Social Work with 1 year of related experience.

Related university degree with 2 years of related experience.

Related diploma with 3 years of related experience.

Related certificate with 4 years of related experience.

Related fields of study