Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Adoptions Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Multiple Locations, BC CA
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
- Parksville, BC V9P 2H7 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $65,844.70 - $84,134.34 annually, plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment at Full Working Level- Close Date- 7/11/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 8/31/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 32 - North Vancouver Island- Job SummaryThe role of the Adoptions Worker is to provide adoption services for children, adoptive parents and birth parents and to provide training to community agencies. You will prepare children for adoption by preparing birth, family and social history reports, attend to the emotional needs of the child related to separation and loss, prepare documentation related to adoption planning, complete adoption home studies etc.

An effective communicator with a collaborative approach, you establish vital working relationships with staff, the community and other stakeholders. You realize the fundamental importance of permanency and belonging to the overall well-being and development of every child and youth. You have a solid understanding of trauma and its effects on children and adults. This drives your practice and goal of providing permanency for vulnerable children and youth.

**Job 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** Child and Youth Care **OR** Master of Education in 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 SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).

**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.

**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)
- Currently holds or immediately eligible to obtain C4 Delegation within 6 months under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- One (1) year or more of experience working with and planning for children and youth in care.
- One (1) year or more of adoption experience.
- Applicants who have or immediately eligible for AD1 or AD2 delegation.
- Applicants who have completed the MCFD Permanency training and/or the two week Adoption Delegation Training.
- Applicants with SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) training and experience using the SAFE assessment tool.
- Applicants who self-identify as 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.

**About this Position**:
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Children & Family Development offices: Parksville, Nanaimo

This is a temporary opportunity until August 31, 2024. A permanent appointment may result from this temporary appointment.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

This temporary posting is not limited to the geographic area. Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply.

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