SPO 24R (Growth) - Out of Care Worker
Posted 17 days ago
Job Details
Category
Location
Salary
71,771 to 89,268 per year
Job Description
Posting Title
SPO 24R (Growth) - Out of Care Worker
Position Classification
Social Program Officer R24
Union
GEU
Work Options
Location
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$71,771.66 - $89,268.45 (Growth) annually which includes a 1-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* at the full working level
Close Date
12/25/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery, SDA 22 - North East Fraser
Job Summary
The Team
The North Fraser Out of Care Team, is a passionate, newly established group dedicated to connecting children and youth with extended family or individuals with cultural or traditional responsibilities. This impactful team of five Out of Care Workers and one Team Leader serves the North side of the North East Fraser Service Delivery Area, collaborating closely with other MCFD teams to provide stable, loving alternatives to foster care. The team thrives through flexibility and dedication to keeping children close to their families, cultures, and communities and ensuring placement of children and youth with caring relatives is as smooth and effective as possible. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families.
The Role
The Out of Care Worker, plays a vital role in supporting children and youth by researching, assessing, and approving Out of Care placements, and providing direct support to care providers. Your work will help children stay connected to their family, culture, and community, reducing the need for them to enter care. In this role you will build meaningful relationships, collaborate with diverse families and Indigenous communities, and link families with valuable resources-all while making a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and their caregivers.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements
1. Preferred Credentials:
2. Expanded Credentials:
Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
Please note:
Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:
For questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie.Kanigan@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.|
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
Add optional statements based on situation/ministry approval and information from hiring manager. Please find all statements in the Optional Statement Library document.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is based out of the Coquitlam office and provides services in Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Maple Ridge. Regular travel to these communities is required.
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 - 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
SPO 24R (Growth) - Out of Care Worker
Position Classification
Social Program Officer R24
Union
GEU
Work Options
Location
Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$71,771.66 - $89,268.45 (Growth) annually which includes a 1-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* at the full working level
Close Date
12/25/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery, SDA 22 - North East Fraser
Job Summary
The Team
The North Fraser Out of Care Team, is a passionate, newly established group dedicated to connecting children and youth with extended family or individuals with cultural or traditional responsibilities. This impactful team of five Out of Care Workers and one Team Leader serves the North side of the North East Fraser Service Delivery Area, collaborating closely with other MCFD teams to provide stable, loving alternatives to foster care. The team thrives through flexibility and dedication to keeping children close to their families, cultures, and communities and ensuring placement of children and youth with caring relatives is as smooth and effective as possible. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families.
The Role
The Out of Care Worker, plays a vital role in supporting children and youth by researching, assessing, and approving Out of Care placements, and providing direct support to care providers. Your work will help children stay connected to their family, culture, and community, reducing the need for them to enter care. In this role you will build meaningful relationships, collaborate with diverse families and Indigenous communities, and link families with valuable resources-all while making a positive impact on the lives of children, youth, and their caregivers.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
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 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) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
2. Expanded Credentials:
- Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor's Degree with a 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.
- 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.
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
- Preferred education credentials AND/OR in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)
- Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- Out of Care work or Resource Social Work experience.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
Please note:
- 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:
- Salary placement based on education and experience.
- A full list of related work experience.
- Definition of job specific experience.
- Willingness/proviso statements.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Stephanie.Kanigan@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.|
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
Add optional statements based on situation/ministry approval and information from hiring manager. Please find all statements in the Optional Statement Library document.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
This position is based out of the Coquitlam office and provides services in Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, and Maple Ridge. Regular travel to these communities is required.
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 - 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
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