Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Collaborative Practice Facilitator- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Squamish, BC V8B 0H3 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $71,771.66 - $89,268.45 (Growth) annually which includes a 1-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* at the full working level- Close Date- 9/12/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 3/12/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 24 - Vancouver Coastal- Job Summary**The Team**
The North Shore Integrated Team is a cohesive and diverse group that works together remotely, consisting of three Collaborative Practice Facilitators, four Youth Probation Officers, and a Team Lead. They work closely with various other teams including Intake Child Protection, Family Service, Children and Youth Metal Health, Children and Youth Support Needs and Youth Justice. The team also collaborates with Indigenous Nations to create meaningful family and cultural plans. This established team values the unique perspectives each member brings, working across both urban and rural areas, including remote communities, to strengthen community connections.

**The Role**
The Collaborative Practice Facilitator works closely with Ministry of Children and Family Development workers, community partners and families to support collaborative planning to address child, youth and family concerns. As a neutral facilitator, you will create a safe and inclusive environment where families can actively engage in the planning process, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. This position offers the opportunity to empower families, strengthen cultural connections, and help children and youth build meaningful relationships within their communities. This role fosters communication and engagement in a culturally respectful way. The role may involve travel to both urban and rural communities in the Vancouver Coastal Service Delivery area.

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience 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

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 providing training and/or group facilitation.
- Experience in facilitating Family Case Planning Conferencing, Family Group Conferencing, Youth Transition Conferencing, Traditional Decision-Making Gatherings, or Mediation, or related experience.
- Experience in working with community agencies, dealing with family concerns and perspectives, while respecting confidentiality, and working collaboratively as a member of the project team.
- Experience working with/collaborating with Indigenous children, youth, families and/or communities.
- Experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer systems. Applicants who 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**:
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