SPO-CP 24R – Child Protection Worker

Posting Title
SPO-CP 24R – Child Protection Worker

Position Classification
Social Prog Off-Child Prot R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA

Salary Range
$83,071.72 – $94,752.42 annually which includes a 3-Grids Temporary Market Adjustment at the full working level

Close Date
11/15/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

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

Ministry Branch / Division
Provincial Remote Support Team

Job Summary

The Team

The Provincial Remote Support Team (PRST) was created as an innovative and creative response to the significant recruitment and retention issues in the northern and remote areas of the province. PRST members workalongside the Northern district offices to provide child protection services and respond to the service needs of children, youth and families. Local offices will continue to provide and prioritize in-person service and access the PRST for pieces of work that can be completed remotely.

The PRST consists of a team leader, a SPO assistant, a team assistant and C6 delegated child protection workers. C6 delegation is a requirement to be able to immediately implement the full scope of duties to the northern communities, as outlined in the job description of the child protection worker. Currently, the team is headquartered in Port Moody, however may work out of offices in Burnaby, Surrey and/or Vancouver from time to time.

The Role

While based in the lower mainland, the PRST child protection workers travel to the Northern communities as a requirement on a quarterly basis. This helps build relationships with the staff at local offices, community partners and the local Indigenous communities. The teams will work closely with one another to provide uninterrupted service and ensure the needs of the children, youth and families of British Columbia are being met. This employment opportunity is restricted to fully qualified C6 delegated (under the Child, Family and Community Services Act) workers with a minimum of one year of experience who currently reside in the lower mainland. Both temporary and permanent roles are available.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child & Youth Care OR Master’s Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare OR
• In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who have a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services ( ICES ). You must provide a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered; OR A candidate may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or has a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree witha Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
• PLUS, a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services ( ICES ). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• All education credentials will be subject to verification and validation as per ministry process.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Current C6 delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA)
• Candidates MUST have a minimum of 1 year of current experience with C6 delegation working in a delegated child protection position.

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials
• 2 or more years of current employment as a Child Protection Worker (SPO-CP 24R).
• Experience working with Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• A Child Welfare Specialization from an accredited British Columbia university and who have completed their practicum in a child welfare setting.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Proviso:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.

PLEASE NOTE:Applicants who re-apply within 6 months of a previous unsuccessful CPW final assessment (reference check) may not be eligible for further consideration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Panayota.Stamatakis@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
There are currently two (2) full-time permanent positions available.
This position is geographically restricted to applicants currently located in the lower mainland
The headquarters (also referred to as your geographic location) will be the Port Moody office. This position may also require in office reports to offices in Burnaby, Surrey and/or Vancouver.
Permanent and temporary opportunities may result from this posting.
This opportunity is restricted to applicants who currently reside in the lower mainland.
Flexible work options: this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per an approved Telework Agreement.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
An eligibility list may be established for similar delegated positions within the branch.
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.

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-Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

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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Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.

Job Category
Administrative Services, Social Services