Admn o 21r

Posting Title- ADMN O 21R - Guardianship & Trust Officer- Position Classification- Administrative Officer R21- Union- GEU- Work Options- Remote- Location- Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G5 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
- Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
- Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA
- Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
- Ladysmith, BC VRG 1R3 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
- Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
- Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $67,728.87 - $77,012.22 annually- Close Date- 8/29/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- 3/31/2024- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Public Guardian and Trustee- Ministry Branch / Division- Child and Youth Services- Job Summary**An excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual who enjoys variety and challenge in their work day**

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) is here to help citizens who may be incapable, are under the age of 19 or who are deceased. The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) has the mandate to:

- Protect the legal and financial interests of children under the age of 19 years
- Protect the legal, financial, personal and health care interests of adults who need help with decision-making
- Administer estates of deceased persons and missing persons

The PGT is a corporation sole which is a legal structure with one person responsible for overall service delivery instead of a board of directors. That person is called the Public Guardian and Trustee. The PGT is independent of government when making decisions on behalf of clients. We are an inclusive organization that seeks to provide culturally safe and respectful services to each client. We are committed to creating a meaningful workplace culture that pursues truth and reconciliation. We put clients first when making decisions and act with the highest ethical, legal and personal standards. We value collaboration with clients, colleagues and partners and believe in the importance of relationships to achieve positive outcomes for clients.

Within the PGT, the **Child and Youth Services Division** (CYS), protects the legal and financial interests of children and youth under many different provincial laws. CYS works on behalf of and directly with children and youth and also engages with parents, guardians and support networks. CYS provides services to children and youth under three main areas: trust services, property guardian services and protective legal reviews.

Using a trauma-informed approach and taking into consideration the best interests of children, this position is responsible for making child-centered decisions that protect and manage the legal and financial interests of children and youth as property guardian or as trustee.

As property guardian, CYS is co-guardian for children in care with MCFD and Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies and is preparing to work with Indigenous Governing Bodies to continue as property guardian under agreement as First Nations across BC begin to exercise jurisdiction with respect to child and family services. Join CYS at this exciting time of generational change as we forge new relations and work directly with First Nations and Indigenous Communities.

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor of Social Work. Degrees in social sciences discipline may be considered (e.g. psychology, sociology, education or related field).
- A minimum of three years’ experience providing direct front-line service to clients in a human services environment. At least one year of that experience must involve working with children, youth or families.
- Experience in case management to effectively and independently manage a complex caseload. Preference will be given for experience in financial management.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience pertinent to the job may be considered to meet the qualifications.

Preference may be given to applicants who:

- Have experience working with Indigenous communities or other diverse groups.
- Have familiarity/experience with child welfare systems.
- Identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).

Willingness Statements:

- May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
- Exposure to high stress work environment often dealing with stressful, complex and emotionally charged situations.

**About this Position**:
**Lesser qualified applicants may be considered at a lower classification.**

There is currently one (1) temporary opportunity available until March 31, 2024. This temporary opportunity may result in a permanent appointment.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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