Generalist Caseworker - Child and Family Services

Generalist Caseworker – Child and Family Services

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts, with on-call rotation

About the Role

Our client, a community-based Indigenous organization, is seeking a self-motivated professional to join their Child and Family Services team as a Generalist Caseworker. This role is ideal for someone with a strong commitment to working with children and families to help them reach their full potential, and who values working in a way that is relationship-based, culturally grounded, and community-focused.

In this position, you will work directly with children and families, supporting safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing through meaningful, collaborative practice.

What the Role Offers

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Northern Living Allowance
• Relocation support
• Extended health, dental, and vision care
• Life insurance
• RRSP matching
• Paid time off
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Professional development, training, and career advancement opportunities
• Company events, community engagement, and volunteering opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide delegated case management duties, including intake, assessment, and permanency, as per the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
• Work closely with children, families, and communities to develop safety and permanency plans
• Attend court and meet all legislative requirements
• Complete online data entry and case records in a timely fashion
• Provide after-hours or on-call response if required
• Participate in team meetings and community events

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related degree with a minimum of 2 years of related experience, or a Social Work Diploma (or related diploma) with a minimum of 3 years of related experience
• Currently delegated, or able to be delegated, in the province of Alberta
• Experience working with Indigenous children, families, and communities is an asset

Skills for Success

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and communities
• Sound judgment and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to culturally responsive and respectful practice

Additional Requirements

• Clear Intervention Check, Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, and Driver’s Abstract
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel
• Must be willing to take necessary ongoing mandatory training related to the position
• Able to reliably commute to Fort McMurray, AB, or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to be part of meaningful work that directly supports Indigenous children, families, and communities. You will contribute to work that is grounded in connection, cultural understanding, and long-term impact, while being part of a supportive and collaborative team environment.

This is an important time to join. Under Bill C-92, our client is working toward delivering child and family services shaped by their own communities and culture, and caseworkers are at the front line of that work.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your resume to Celesta Hynes at celesta@talentnova.ca. You are also welcome to call with any questions at (587) 346-9118.