Intervention Supervisor - Child and Family Services

Intervention Supervisor – Child and Family Services

Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with on-call rotation

About the Role

TalentNova has been engaged by a community-based Indigenous organization to lead the search for this role.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate leader to join a Child and Family Services team as an Intervention Supervisor. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children, youth, and families, and who values working in a way that is relationship-based, culturally grounded, and community-focused.

In this role, you will provide leadership and guidance to frontline staff while supporting the delivery of services that prioritize the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes of children and families. You will play a key role in shaping practice, supporting your team, and contributing to meaningful work within the community.

What the Role Offers

• Salary: $79,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience
• Northern Living Allowance
• Relocation support
• Fully employer-paid benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSP matching
• Paid time off
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Professional development and training opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of caseworkers delivering Child and Family Services
• Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, and case consultation
• Oversee foster care and support case planning, intake, assessment, and permanency planning
• Participate in and support court-related work and agreement management
• Step into caseload support as needed
• Collaborate with community partners, agencies, and stakeholders
• Contribute to program development and continuous improvement
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff
• Monitor team performance, maintain statistics, and provide regular reporting on program outcomes
• Review and monitor program expenses and budgets
• Participate in on-call and intake responsibilities as required
• Step into leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Director

What You Bring

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in child intervention in a supervisory capacity
• Delegation (or eligibility for delegation) within Alberta
• Registration (or eligibility) with the Alberta College of Social Workers
• Strong understanding of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act and related legislation
• Experience working with Indigenous children, families, and communities is considered an asset
• Knowledge of CICIO is considered an asset

Skills for Success

• Strong leadership and team support skills
• Strong assessment and interviewing skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Sound judgment and decision-making in complex situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and support culturally responsive practice

Additional Requirements

• Clear Intervention Check and Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work directly supports Indigenous children, families, and communities. You will be part of a team that values connection, cultural understanding, and meaningful impact, and where your leadership can help shape both practice and outcomes.

This is also a meaningful moment in the field: under Bill C-92, this organization is working toward delivering child and family services shaped by its own community and culture, and you would be part of building that.

How to Apply

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