Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - CYSN Generalist- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
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- Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA- Salary Range- $65,844.70 - $86,668.39 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* at the full working level- Close Date- 12/1/2023- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- 11/29/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 22 - North/East Fraser- Job SummaryThe Ministry of Children and Family Development is offering an opportunity for individuals to make a difference in the lives of Children and Youth with Support Needs in British Columbia. Key to this is your support to families and communities in the process of raising their children.

In your role as a Children and Youth with Support Needs Generalist (CYSN), you may provide a combination of Family Support and guardianship functions. You will convene and facilitate assessment and planning processes with individuals and/or families who have met the CYSN eligibility criteria and determine the supports and services that they require. Coordinating access to the best services available, you collaborate and build relationships with service providers, community partners, contracted agencies and foster parents. From an integrated service delivery system in the Ministry of Children and Family Development you may assist with placements, services for children, liaise and monitor contracts for services and ensure contract compliance and quality/appropriateness of services.

**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 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 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 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).
- Experience working in social services sector with children or youth or adults with developmental disabilities and providing support/guidance to families and/or caregivers.
- Experience working with child and youth support needs (CYSN) and/or Permanency Planning.
- Eligible for 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.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**:
This is a full time temporary opportunity to November 29, 2024 that may be extended or may become permanent. Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply. This position is based in Port Moody.

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

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacanci