Social Planner - Member Support Unit

**This posting is for one (1) Temporary Full-Time position that may continue until January 31 2026**

The position reports directly to the Sergeant i/c of Member Support Unit (MSU) who is aligned under the S/Sgt/ i/c Employee and Family Assistance Section (EFAS) within Human Resources Division and is responsible for the role of executing the programs and providing supports that align with the Member Support Unit Program of the Edmonton Police Service (EPS). The nature of the work requires direct involvement in the emotional psychological and organizational support of both sworn and non-sworn employees who find themselves in personal professional relationship psychological emotional or financial distress. This will include triage which can lead to providing immediate crisis support as well as risk-effective decision making to ensure the employees immediate safety needs are met. This can also include the potential referral of employees to outside service providers as appropriate.

Responsibilities include:

• Function as the first point of contact for employees experiencing crises who are attempting to access assistance via the EPS. Provides timely support from a peer perspective to members experiencing crises. This may include suicide intervention.
• Initiates and coordinates appropriate referrals on a case-by-case basis understanding that confidentiality is top priority.
• Respond to ongoing email phone or personal contact in a follow-up capacity with individual employees and work areas as necessary.
• Function as a liaison with other areas within the EPS for members who are experiencing psychological stress work-related stress family related stress and /or substance abuse issues.
• Consult with Clinical Consulting Psychologist and refer to psychologists from the EPS Preferred Providers List (PPL).
• Function as a liaison with external areas and partners of EPS including the Edmonton Police Service Family Association (EPSFA) Wounded Warriors Legacy Place. Act as a representative of the EPS Wellness Branch in requests from other public safety agencies.
• Assistance to Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)/Peer Support Coordinator as necessary. Required to take over responsibility of CISM Coordinator to cover for short periods of time as needed.
• Contact members one-on-one in a CISM capacity and function as a support within a group CISM debriefing as required.
• Collection of data reporting and recommendation of strategies on a case by case and/or organizational basis regarding MSU issues.
• Prepare presentation material and instruct on the aspects of MSU and CISM as requested including but not limited to recruit classes supervisors course initial commander course etc.
• May be required to obtain trainer status within the The Working Mind First Responders (TWMFR) program or other MSU lead programs; lead and assist in its delivery to the EPS.
• Prepare presentation material and instruct on the aspects of MSU and CISM as requested including but not limited to recruit classes supervisors course initial commander course.
• Assist in identifying developing or supporting new or established programs within MSU and the Employee and Organizational Wellness Branch with the goal of equipping EPS members to take ownership of their own wellness. May have to cover for Sergeant in a temporary T/A capacity as needed including on call responsibilities as required by unit.
• Develop proactive programs and initiatives surrounding member/family wellness and support.
• Other related duties as required.

• Degree in Social Work Business Administration Sociology Recreation or in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years professional social planning social development project management or experience in the area of specialisation OR Masters Degree in Social Work Business Administration Sociology or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years professional experience in area of specialization. Holders of degrees in Social Work must be registered with the Alberta College of Social Workers.
• Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) or similar
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• The Working Mind First Responders (TWMFR)
• Must possess a Valid Class 5 Albertas Drivers license. Must complete a City Drivers License application. Must also have access to own vehicle and provide written proof of current public liability and property damage insurance to a minimum of $1000000. EPS will reimburse mileage for any private vehicle usage during assigned duties. Client transport is not required.

Hours of Work:
5 days per week Monday to Friday. Hours may be subject to the terms and conditions of a variable hours of work program. This position also includes a rotational on-call schedule: one week per month on a four-week rotation.

Salary Range:
21M Salary Grade: 032 $47.35- $59.83 (Hourly) $3788.20 - $4786.60 (Bi-Weekly) $98873.06 - $124931.30 (Annually).
The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

General:

• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
• Include a current resume and covering letter with your online application.
• Applicants may be required to undergo a knowledge or skills assessment test.
• The successful candidate of this position may be able to participate in the EPSs work from home pilot program based on supervisor approval
• As part of your pre-hire screening you will be required to complete an Enhanced Security Clearance. Should you accept employment with the Edmonton Police Service you acknowledge and agree to participate in future Enhanced Security Re-Clearances at scheduled intervals or in any other circumstances exigent or otherwise as required by the Human Resources Division.

The Province of Alberta is a party to the Federal Agreement on Internal Trade the Trade Investment and Labour Mobility with British Columbia and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the Provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at .

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