Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R - Family Justice Counsellor (Growth)- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Chilliwack, BC V4Z 1A7 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)- Salary Range- Level 1 (Growth): $71, 771.66 annually ; Level 2 (Growth): $73, 886.72 annually; Full Working Level: $78, 328.69 - $89, 268.45 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market- Close Date- 5/1/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Attorney General- Ministry Branch / Division- Family Justice Services Division- Job Summary**Provide services that offer ways to resolve post-separation family disputes and further the best interests of children**

Family Justice Services Division (FJSD) delivers programs and services that promote the timely and just resolution of family disputes within a comprehensive family justice system. Through community-based Family Justice Centres and Justice Access Centres, FJSD provides various in person and virtual programs and services, including initial needs determination, dispute resolution, Section 211 Family Law Act reports, and Parenting After Separation online courses.

Maintenance Enforcement and Locate Services (MELS) is responsible for three program areas that assist families to receive the financial support they are entitled to under court orders or agreements. MELS also supports the work of the BC Family Maintenance Agency, a Crown Agency that monitors and recovers support payments owing under support orders/agreement that are filed with it.

The Family Justice Counsellor dispute resolution dedicated position provides information, referral, needs assessment, mediation and short-term counselling to families experiencing separation or divorce. These services are provided to support families with family law issues and offer out-of-court processes for resolving family disputes (where appropriate).

This role is responsible for screening all clients for dynamics of family violence, engages clients in immediate safety planning where necessary, makes referrals to appropriate community and legal resources, prepares documents and is responsible for documenting case management decisions.

**Job Requirements**:

- A recognized undergraduate degree.
**Note**: Applicants who obtained their degree in a “foreign country” must have that degree evaluated through the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Definition of “foreign degree” is any degree outside of Canada.
- Completion of 80 hours of conflict resolution courses with the focus on mediation skill development. Consideration may be given to applicants who have less than 80 hours of conflict resolution courses.
- Note: A prior learning assessment may be required to determine if an applicant meets this qualification.
- Minimum of one-year related experience* in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations and community services, counselling, community service agencies, employment assistance, dispute resolution, court services, legal services).
**Note**: Experience may be gained in a professional/work, community or volunteer setting.

**Preference may be given to applicants with**:

- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Metis), with the required combination of education and experience.
- Completion of one or more of the following Justice Institute of BC courses:

- Family Justice Service in British Columbia - FAMJ-1000 (formerly FAM 190 or CORR 606)
- Family Violence: Impact on Separation and Divorce - FAMJ-1002 (formerly FAM 191 or CORR 605)
- Advance Mediation - CRES-1410 (formerly Mediation Skills Level II - CRES-1280, CCR290 or CR400)
- Effects of Separation and Divorce on Adults - FAMJ1005 (formerly FAM 181 or FAM103)
- Effects of Separation and Divorce on Children - FAMJ-1006 (formerly FAM 182 or FAM104)
- Substance Use Issues in Family Justice - FAMJ-1011 (formerly FAM 187 or FAM 108)
- Multicultural Issues in Family Justice - FAMJ-1012 (formerly FAM188 or FAM109)
- Child Support Guidelines - FAMJ-1009 (formerly FAM 185 or FAM 112)

**Willingness Statements/Provisos**:

- Travel is a requirement for this position (e.g., itinerant service delivery, training, meetings).

Please see the attached Job Profile for a full list of Willingness Statements/Provisos.

**About this Position**:
There is currently one (1) permanent full-time vacancy in Abbotsford.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies in Abbotsford and Chilliwack.

Salary for this growth position will be assigned upon hire according to educational qualifications and related work experience.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

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