Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R -(Growth) Resource and Out of Care Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- North Vancouver, BC V7P 3M7 CA
- Powell River, BC V8A 5G7 CA
- Richmond, BC V7C 4M9 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA- Salary Range- $71,771.66 - $ 89,268.45 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 7/9/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 12/1/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Vancouver Coastal- Job SummaryThe Resource and Out-of-Care Worker encourages, supports and collaborates on children and youth’s rights to permanency which includes; Adoption, Permanent Transfer of Custody and other Out of Care options. To promote and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children throughout their stay in care, this position is responsible for recruiting, developing and maintaining a range of resources in which to place Children in Care. In addition, the position assesses and approves Out of Care placements, and provides direct support to Out of Care care-providers.

**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 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**:

- **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 j**ob-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 will 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)

Preference may be given to applicants with preferred may be given to applicants with the following:

- Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- 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 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.
- A full list of related work experience.
- Definition of job specific experience. Willingness/proviso statements.**About this Position**:
There is one permanent full-time position located in Gibsons and one permanent full-time position located in North Vancouver. In addition, there is one full-time temporary opportunity for Richmond/Vancouver until December 2025. This temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
An eligibility list for each location may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.