Licensing Officer

Job Information
Job Title: Licensing Officer
Job Requisition ID: 62643
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: ​​​​​​​Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: ​​​​​​​Permanent
Scope: ​​​​​​​Open Competition
Closing Date: October 31, 2024
Classification: Human Services Worker 4
Salary: ​$2514.93 to $3255.07 bi-weekly ($65,639 to $84,957/year

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. Children and Family Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential. Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

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

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to use your strategic thinking and enhance your analytical skills? Do you have what it takes to join a group of professionals committed to making a real difference in the lives of children, youth and families?

The Residential Facilities Licensing Officer will monitor and license residential facilities in accordance with the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act to ensure quality of care and accountability for children in the custody or guardianship of the Director.

In this role you will be responsible to oversee program operations by;

• Reviewing and processing applications for license or license renewals
• Inspect and monitor compliance for all licensed facilities – foster care and group care.  Conduct regular inspections and audits of residential facilities to assess compliance with regulatory standards, including the Alberta Child Youth Family Enhancement Act, Residential Facilities Licensing Regulation, Enhancement Policy, contracts, agreements, and agency policies.
• Assist in identifying emerging issues in the region, assess potential impacts, develop action plans, recommend and implement mitigation strategies to support license holders
• Ensure services are delivered in a strength based, proactive manner and adhere to the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Residential Facilities Licensing Regulations and in accordance with agency policy.
• Provide information, consultation and orientation on Acts, Regulations and policies
• Collaborate with Child Intervention, Alberta Health Services, municipality services, and policing agencies related to reported incidents and inspection concern.
• Inform supervisors, managers, directors and others of regulatory non-compliance and/or current issues within Facility: foster care or group care
• Respond to all residential licensing related inquiries made by Albertan's.
• Complete all required paper work, reports, and applications and maintain physical and electronic files.
• Ensure that all data management systems are kept up to date. 
• General data entry and collection of required documents. 
• Assist in responses to Minister's Action Requests and Regional requests for information/support.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or a related field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
• Related Diploma and 3 years related experience

Preference will be given to those who have;

• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Data driven strategic planning skills
• Experience working with stakeholders
• Knowledge of data base systems CYIM (Child Youth information Management) and CICIO (Child Intervention Case Information online)
• First Aid certification
• Valid Class 5 drivers license

It is requested that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) https://www.alberta.ca/iqas-overview.aspx. Applicants are requested to include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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.

APS Competencies

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.

Systems Thinking: Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them:  

• Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and opportunities
• Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives
• Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values
• Works with others to identify areas for collaboration
  

Develop Networks: Makes working with a wide range of parties an imperative:

• Creates impactful relationships with the right people
• Ensures needs of varying groups are represented
• Goes beyond to meet stakeholder needs
• Ensures all needs are heard and understood

Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues:

• Engages perspective to seek root causes
• Finds ways to improve complex systems
• Employs resources from other areas to solve problems
• Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks

Agility: Creates an adaptable environment:  

• Fosters agility, proactive and flexible practices
• Leads and creates momentum for change
• Champions plan of action and overcomes barriers through proactive anticipation
• Quickly understands and reacts to environment, establishing flexible culture

Notes

This competition is for, 4 full-time, permanent position 

Hours of work:  
Monday to Friday – 36.25 hours per week. 

Regular travel is REQUIRED

Role Requirements: 
You carry a valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

If a security screening is required;

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
  

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can

obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca
• Management Employees Pension Plan (MEPP) - https://www.mepp.ca
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits
• Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs
  

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information 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 for a job 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Hope Awoyemi at [email protected].