Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R - Out of Care Worker(Growth)- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Bella Coola, BC V0T 1C0 CA
- Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
- Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0 CA
- Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
- Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA
- Waglisla, BC V0T 1Z0 CA- Salary Range- $65,844.70 - $86,668.39 which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*plus $59.78 bi-weekly isolation allowance for Bella Coola; $76.38 bi-weekly Isolation allowance for Waglisla- Close Date- 12/13/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery- Job SummaryThe Out of Care Worker works collaboratively with Child Protection Workers and other teams to promote and facilitate the use of Out of Care placements. Duties will include sharing and increasing knowledge around Out of Care options, attending Family Case Planning Conferences (FCPC) and Family Group Conferencing (FGC), completing out of care service providers home study assessments, providing direct and extensive support to care-providers, processing Out of Care contract payments and other financial payments to Out of Care placements, connecting approved caregivers to community supports, providing emotional support, and advocacy. Additional duties may include: coordinating/running FCPCs and FGCs, and completing SAFE studies.

**If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity - please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service**

**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 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 two years of recent 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)
- Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
- Role specific experience preference statements.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

**Please note**:

- Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements.
- 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.
- Definition of recent and 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 and Family Development offices: Bella Coola, Gibsons, Squamish/Pemberton, North Vancouver, Waglisla, and Powell River.
An eligibility list may be established.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment

**IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS**

Some of the locations are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard to Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation