Spo 30r

Posting Title
- SPO 30R - Team Leader, CYSN
- Position Classification
- Social Prog Off R30
- Union
- GEU
- Work Options
- Hybrid
- Location
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Salary Range
- $90,797.03 - $103,685.14 annually
- Close Date
- 1/3/2025
- Job Type
- Regular Full Time
- Temporary End Date
- Ministry/Organization
- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
- Ministry Branch / Division
- Service Delivery, SDA 31 - Vancouver Island
- Job Summary

**The Team**
The North Vancouver Island Children and Youth with Support Needs Team (CYSN) is a dynamic, established regional team with four locations: Campbell River, Courtenay, Port Alberni, and Port Hardy. The team consists of 7 social program officers and 1 social program officer assistant, working collaboratively to support children, youth, and families with diverse needs. You’ll work alongside a range of professionals including Child Protection Workers, Guardianship Workers, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies (DAA), Community Living BC (CLBC), Service To Adults with Developmental Disabilities (STADD) and various community service providers. The impact of this team’s work is significant, enhancing the quality of life for children, youth, and families in the region. With a supportive, inclusive environment and a mix of expertise, this is a great opportunity to grow and contribute to meaningful work.

**The Role**
As the Team Leader, CYSN, you will lead an energetic team both virtually and in person, managing staffing and overseeing legislation. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a multidisciplinary approach to ministry programs and services, ensuring alignment with legislation, regulations, and policies. You will also provide guidance to staff on interpreting Acts, regulations, standards, and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a vibrant Service Delivery Team on Vancouver Island, where your leadership will drive impactful work that truly enhances the lives of children, youth, and families.

**Qualifications**:
**Education 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 full working level 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.
- At least 2 years of job-specific work experience.
- Experience supervising staff.

**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.
- **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.
- Minimum 1 year of related work experience and at least 2 years of job-specific work experience OR At least 3 years of job-specific work experience.
- Experience supervising staff.

**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 full working level SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- Minimum one year experience in CYSN (Child and Youth with Support Needs) Service Delivery.
- Experience supporting children with complex needs including Autism, high medical needs, developmental disabilities, and/or dual diagnosis.
- Experience leading and supporting a virtual team.
- Experience working with Indigenous children, youth and families in rural and remote communities.
- Eligible for C4 delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (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