Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Resource Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Golden, BC V0A 1H0 CA
- Invermere, BC V0A 1K0 CA (Primary)
- Multiple Locations, BC CA- Salary Range- $39.30 - $47.45 hourly, plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 5/13/2024- Job Type- Regular Part Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Interior East Kootenay- Job SummaryThe Resource Worker has the crucial responsibility of ensuring that children and youth in care are receiving placement resources that meet their unique individual needs. This involves developing and maintaining a range of placement options, such as foster homes, group homes and specialized/staffed residential placements.

As a Resource Worker, you are an effective communicator with a collaborative approach, you establish vital working relationships with staff, the community and other stakeholders. You will be responsible for supporting foster families, monitoring placement services and working with child protection teams in district offices. You may also conduct home studies, out-of-care assessments and liaise with non-residential contract resources in this role.

**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** 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 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 the following:

- Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)
- SAFE training and experience using the SAFE assessment tool.
- Two years or more of experience working in social services sector with children, youth or adults with special needs/developmental disabilities and providing support/guidance to families and/or caregivers. Applicants who 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 regular part time (0.8 FTE, 56 hours biweekly, Tuesday - Friday) position available which can be based out of Invermere or Golden.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent, temporary and / or part-time opportunities.

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