| Date Posted: | Jan 22, 2026 | |
| Closing Date: | Feb 04, 2026 | |
| Competition Number: | 79166 |
| Location: | Alberta | |
| Status: | Full-Time |
Description
Location: AB
Company: Government of Alberta
Job Information
Job Title: Disability Services Caseworker Talent Pool
Job Requisition ID: 79166
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Various locations across AB
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent and Temporary positions
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: February 04, 2026
Classification: Human Services Worker 5
Salary: $2,788.55 to $3,604.73 bi-weekly ($72,781- $94,083/year)
Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) helps provide stability and security for vulnerable Albertans, including seniors, people with disabilities, low-income individuals and those facing homelessness, while also providing opportunities to foster independence and quality of life. This includes supporting the delivery of preventive programming and helping Albertans access disability services, homelessness supports, financial assistance and employment services, seniors supports and other social-based programs.
The Disability Services Division is working to help better connect Albertans with disabilities and their families to programs and services, and to ensure Albertans have access to the right services at the right time. There are to service delivery programs that Disability Services is responsible for:
1. The Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program work with children, and their families or guardians.
2. Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program work with individuals and their families or guardians.
Each program has its own Legislation, Regulations and policies.
FSCD/PDD caseworkers assess the support needs of individuals, children and families to provide individualized supports and services within the scope of each program.
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To find out more about our work visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services
Qualifications
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Below is a list of the APS competencies to assist you:
• Agility
• Drive for Results
• Develop Self and Others
• Build Collaborative Environments
• Develop Networks
• Systems Thinking
• Problem Solving
Minimum Recruitment Standards:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree of Social Work with some related casework management employment experience.
Alternatively the following educational equivalencies are considered:
• Related Education: Related degrees in Social Sciences (Education, Community Rehabilitation Disability Studies, Psychology, Sociology etc.) with a minimum of two years of related employment experience; or related two-year diploma. (Rehabilitation Practitioner, Child and Youth Studies, Social Work, etc.) and 3 years related employment experience.
Preference will be given to candidates with a related degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Development, Rehabilitation, or Disability Studies with 3 years of related casework management employment experience.
Please note: Successful applicants who possess a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work from an accredited program (ACSW), or Diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College, will be required to register and maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
Related employment experience:
• Casework management experience with individuals with disabilities, and/or children, and/or other vulnerable individuals.
• Casework management activities such as screening for program eligibility, assessing support needs, risk evaluation and developing strategies for risk mitigation, service and transition planning, leading the implementation of plans, evaluation of the outcomes based on results, and prioritizing and managing a variety of tasks within tight timelines.
• Planning and/or arranging services and support within the community, working in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Exposure to various IT systems including but not limited to Microsoft 365, software databases or digital file systems.
A valid Class 5 operator's license and access to a reliable vehicle is essential, as travel is a requirement of the role.
Assets:
• Working with persons with disabilities to promote their independence and community inclusion.
• Knowledge of a broad range of topics related to the disability field, relevant resources and case management practices.
• Client interviewing and information gathering skills.
• Working collaboratively with families, community partners and other government programs.
• Interpreting and applying government legislation, regulations and policy/procedures in practice.
• Awareness of local community resources and providing referral information.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
Responsibilities
Do you find connecting with a broad range of people rewarding, enjoy creative problem solving and want to make a positive difference in the lives of others? If so, we’d look forward to hearing from you.
In the Disability Services Caseworker role, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with children, families, adult individuals and guardians in identifying, and assessing support needs that are within the FSCD/PDD program mandate. You will assist in supporting children and adults with disabilities through assessments, referrals, service planning, collaborating with supports and services, and ongoing service monitoring.
As a Disability Services Caseworker, you will be required to administer the FSCD and/or PDD program as outlined in Policy and Regulations for PDD and FSCD.
Working within tight timelines, you will prioritize and manage deadlines for a variety of case management activities. Using your interpersonal and communication skills to build internal and external partnerships and manage conflict as it arises. Participating in a variety of working groups and team meetings will give you a chance to utilize your change management and teamwork skills.
Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.
Term Of Appointment
Hours of work: Fulltime in office and community; 08:15am – 04:30pm 36.25 hours per week; Monday to Friday work week.
There are full-time permanent and temporary positions available, and we welcome applicants from the locations in the following worksites to support vacancies across our province.
North Zone:
Slave Lake, Hinton, Edson, High Prairie, Peace River, High Level, Whitecourt, Grande Prairie, St. Paul, Vegreville, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, Fort McMurray, Lac La Biche, Barrhead, Athabasca, Westlock, Edmonton.?
South Zone:
Medicine Hat, Drumheller, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Olds, Wetaskiwin, Camrose, Lloydminster, Wainwright, Brooks, Rocky Mountain House, Calgary.
Travel is a requirement for the position and incumbents must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
How To Apply
How To Apply - Disability Services Caseworker Talent Pool Job Details | Government of Alberta
Applicants are advised to provide information in a cover letter and resume that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the ALSS Recruitment Team at PSC.ALSS-Recruitment@gov.ab.ca