SPO 21R – SAJE Guide

Posting Title
SPO 21R – SAJE Guide

Position Classification
Social Prog Off R21

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 CA
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Castlegar, BC V1N 4P5 CA
Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CA
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Quesnel, BC V2J 6W6 CA
Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Trail, BC V1R 4T2 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA
Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA

Salary Range
$69,760.70 – $79,322.69 annually

Close Date
10/27/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Provincial Priorities Branch / Service Delivery

Job Summary

The Team
The Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program (named by the Ministry’s Youth Advisory Council) is a new program designed to assist youth and young adults in and from Ministry care, to achieve their goals and connect them with supports and services.

The Role
Under the supervision of the Team Leader, SAJE Guide is a key point of contact and resource for young adults who have left the care of the ministry. Guides support young adults in their transition to adulthood by providing continuity of service, a connection to a broad range of adult government, community and cultural supports and services, and access to financial supports post 19 years of age. The Guide supports Navigators to ensure the right people are brought together to collectively plan, make decisions, and commit to actions that best support the transition of young adults to adulthood. Guides collaborate with other ministry staff to support relational and cultural stability, assist young adults to consider and plan for their future goals, and support the management and updating of the transition plan.

Guides are part of provincial and regional teams that are not all physically co-located together. They may be expected to work independently due to their geographic location. Teams use virtual tools to connect for tele-practice meetings and share information in real time. This includes phone, videoconferencing, computer technologies as well as participating in in-person meetings with young adults and partners in community locations as feasible or required. In addition, some SAJE Guides provide services via a virtual service delivery model (rather than in-person).

Information Session:
If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth and young adults, a virtual information session is being held on October 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. The program manager and current SAJE Guides will be available to share information about their work and answer questions. If you are interested in receiving an invitation to this virtual information session, or have any questions regarding this position, please email Belinda McLaughlin, HR Planner at Belinda.McLaughlin@gov.bc.ca .

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, child & youth care or a human services field; OR
• Diploma in a Human Services field AND two years of experience working with youth or young adults in a directly related field; OR
• Certificate in a Human Services field AND three years of experience working with youth or young adults in a directly related field; OR
• Secondary school graduation or equivalent AND four years of experience working with youth or young adults in a directly related field.

Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• 2 or more years experience working with vulnerable youth (age 13) and young adults with complex needs including issues of substance abuse, mental illness, homelessness, or youth in or formerly from ministry care.
• Experience working with youth (age 13) or young adults with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and their families.
• Lived experience as a youth (age 13) in care with the Ministry.
• Experience working with youth (age 13) or young adults in and from the care of MCFD or Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies (formerly known as Delegated Aboriginal Agencies).
• Experience in the use of virtual technology (MS Teams, Skype, Zoom, etc.) to deliver services and sustain meaningful engagement with youth, young adults, and families.
• Experience in planning, coordinating and hosting presentations using traditional and modern training methodologies.
• Experience in successfully engaging Indigenous children, youth (age 13), families, communities and other Indigenous partners.
• Applicants who self-identify as having Indigenous heritage (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Métis) with the required combination of education and experience.

Willingness Statements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid BC (full) class 5 driver’s licence.
• May be required to work flexible hours (work evenings/weekends).
• May be required to use own vehicle (appropriate insurance coverage) on an expense account basis.
• May be required to travel in remote locations.
• May be required to travel in all (reasonable) weather conditions.
• Willingness to work with youth, young adults, and families facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to situations involving individuals in crisis or requiring specialized supports.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Belinda.Mclaughlin@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
There are two (2) regular full time positions available in Kamloops and Vancouver.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to three days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies in all of the locations listed in this posting.
SAJE Guides work core business hours Monday to Friday and are willing to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends) occasionally.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer .

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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Job Category
Social Services

Additional Information