Posting Title- SW AST 15R - Social Program Officer Assistant- Position Classification- Social Worker Assistant R15- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $57,296.54 - $64,805.30 annually- Close Date- 3/15/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 2/25/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 23 - South Fraser- Job Summary**An opportunity to gain valuable experience working with children with support needs and make a difference in the lives of children, youth and families in BC**

The Ministry of Children and Family Development promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in BC. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families.

This **Social Program Officer Assistant** interacts with children, families, youth in care and foster parents and provides case management assistance to Ministry social workers, clinicians, and probation officers who maintain case management responsibility for service delivery. Key responsibilities include assisting in the coordination of services to children and youth with support needs and their families, implementing planned moves of children - in -care (CIC), maintaining contact with CIC, foster parents, and families; liaising with community services for Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN); and other related duties as required.

In this position you will work closely with MCFD CYSN Social Workers and other staff, community professionals and the Indigenous community to provide the highest level of service to children/youth and their families while adhering to Ministry’s policies and standards.

**Job Requirements**:
Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent **AND one of the following**:

- 2 years of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) **PLUS** a minimum of 1 year or more of related** work experience; **OR**:

- 1 year of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) **PLUS** a minimum of 2 years or more of related** work experience; **OR** Minimum of 3 years or more of related** work experience.**RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE**
Related work experience may include experience working with children, youth, families or adults in any one or a combination of the following settings and may also include administrative work in these settings:

- A child and family service agency that provides legislated services (child protection, guardianship, resources, family support or adoption);
- A social services agency on an Indigenous reserve, providing direct support services;
- A family services agency that provides assessment and counselling services;
- A contracted agency providing assessment, counselling and family support services;
- A specialized care setting for vulnerable adults, children, or youth that also involves direct work with families;
- A policing, probation or corrections setting;
- A mental health or healthcare setting providing assessment and counselling services;
- An education setting undertaking assessment and counselling services;
- A social services agency providing services to people with diverse abilities and vulnerable adults;
- A provincial agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces providing services and support for injured workers.

Additional Requirements:

- Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

- Experience working with children and/or youth with support needs.
- Two (2) or more years related** work experience.
- Experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer systems.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Willingness Statements:

- Travel, as necessary, is a requirement; therefore, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Ministry.
- May be required to travel in adverse (reasonable) weather conditions.
- May be