SPO 21R - Roots Practitioner

Posting Title
SPO 21R - Roots Practitioner

Position Classification
Social Prog Off R21

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Sooke, BC V9Z 0M8 CA (Primary)

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

Close Date
4/2/2025

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

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

Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery Division

Job Summary

The Team
This is a multi-disciplinary team that is dedicated to improving the well-being of children, youth, and families in the Sooke area. The Roots Practitioner works with Nations, Designates, and community partners to explore the Indigenous child's family and community for the purpose of cultural connections, relationships and permanency.

The Role
Employing excellent collaborative skills, you establish productive working relationships with Nations, community partners and provincial, federal and non-governmental agencies, act as a liaison to develop and facilitate relationships in order to support cultural connections for children and their families and to promote cultural understanding for caregivers and staff. Additionally, you will support the team to facilitate connections with Indigenous communities to support children, youth, families, and collaborative planning. Your work will have a direct impact on ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families through partnerships with other professionals and communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or higher in Health/Human Service or related field plus related experience; Or
• Certificate in Health/Human Service or related field plus 2 years related experience.

Related Experience must include:

• Experience working with Indigenous families and communities.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working with Indigenous children and youth in care.
• Experience developing and/or facilitating programs/events that promote cultural understanding and or cultural teachings and awareness.
• Applicants who have experience working with Indigenous communities with demonstrated links to those communities.
• Applicants who have Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah.Hogarth@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

Join one of Canada's top 100 employers and you'll find an amazing combination of benefits, support, and opportunities.

• Health benefits and pension
• Paid time off and flexible work options
• Career mobility and professional development
• Scholarships and BC student loan forgiveness

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work/life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore What the BC Public Service offers You

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation . 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
Social Services

Additional Information