Disability Services Supervisor
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Title: Disability Services Supervisor
Job Requisition ID: 74491
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social 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: September 18, 2025
Classification: Human Services Worker 7
Salary: $2,987.65 to $3,868.94 bi-weekly ($77,977 - $100,979 /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: .The Department of Assisted Living and Social Services leads income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, continuing care and family & community support services.To find out more about our work visit: .The Disability Services Division encompasses the Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) and Family Supports for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) programs, which work with individuals, children and families within the differing program's mandates and legislation to understand the support needs of individuals, children and families to provide individualized supports and services within the scope of each program.Role ResponsibilitiesThe position of Disability Services Supervisor plays a pivotal role in providing leadership, coaching, support, direction, and consultation for Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and/or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program staff. It also provides support and direction to families, guardians, individuals with developmental disabilities, agencies/service providers, and community partners. Reporting to a Program Manager in the Zone, the Disability Services Supervisor is responsible for managing a team of Disability Services Caseworkers, whose role is to support individuals and families to get connected to community services and supports.This is a front-line leadership role that leads, directs, and supports staff's capacity, competency, skill, ability and understanding to perform their duties as it relates to the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and/or Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Program. Additionally, this role monitors and evaluates staff's compliance to legislation, regulation, standards and policy, and has a responsibility in the performance management cycle for direct reports.This position is a liaison to the management team and helps to translate strategic direction into aligned operational processes. Strong communication, conflict resolution, political acumen and interpersonal skills are necessary to handle a variety of challenging situations. Exemplary leadership, analytical and organizational skills will be the key to success in this dynamic role..APS CompetenciesCompetencies 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:
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- Agility: You will need to provide results in a complex, diverse and changing environment.
- Drive for Results: You will work with your team to set goals and priorities and to deliver outcomes that are consistent with the direction of the department.
- Develop Self and Others: You will drive by example a team culture that is focused on continuous learning and growth and encourage self-development through experience sharing.
- Build Collaborative Environments: You will establish and maintain business relationships with clients, encourage or facilitate discussions and build long lasting relationships.
- Develop Networks: You will seek out input from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to solve complex problems and provide the best solutions.
- Systems Thinking: You will consider the whole system when developing, evaluating and implementing process and technology change.
- Creative Problem Solving: Have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
- Master Degree and 1 year related experience;
- Related university degree and 4 years related experience;
- Related diploma and 5 years related experience;
- Related certificate and 6 years related experience.
- Demonstrated supervisory work experience
- Familiarity with a broad range of human services resources to advise a variety of stakeholders (i.e. AISH, Alberta Health Services, OPG/T, Children's Services)
- Working knowledge of FSCD/PDD's mission and vision
- Cultural competence and sensitivity
- Understanding of personnel policies and procedures and Human Resources directives
- Skills in Windows. TEAMS, SharePoint and Microsoft Office are essential, in addition to well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity of (some of) the following:
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities Services Act, Regulation, policies, procedures and standards
- Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act, Regulation, policies, procedures and standards
- The Protection of Persons in Care Act
- Collective Agreement
- Occupational Health & Safety
- The Code of Conduct and Ethics
- The Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act
- Abuse Prevention Response ProtocolThe Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Refer toNotesHours of work are 36.25 hours weekly.This posting is used to fill 1 Permanaent position in Edmonton.A valid Class 5 driver's license is essential as travel is a requirement.Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Due to wait times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check, applicants that are invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed CRC (level 1) that includes Vulnerable Sector screening check from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview. The CRC will only need to be provided upon request.As per the Health Professions Act, successful applicants must be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW) to be eligible for this position, if: (a) they have a degree in social work from any university in North America that is accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) or the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE); or (b) they have graduated from an approved social work diploma program in Alberta; or (c) they have, within the last five years, been a registered, certified or licensed social worker in another province or with a member of the Association of Social Work Boards. Please be prepared to provide your registration details at the time of interview. For more information please visit .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.In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.Notes 2For employment:
Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. Example: CYCW Worker, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8 hrs. shifts/week).For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program, the educational institution, and the year you graduated.
Examples:
- Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2009
- Rehabilitation Studies Diploma (1 year), Red Deer College, 2017
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- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - .
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- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - .
- 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.
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 online. Please visit 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)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information ( .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 Nadine Uwimana at