Spo 30r

Posting Title- SPO 30R - Team Leader
- Youth Connect Team- Position Classification- Social Prog Off R30- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $90,797.03 - $103,685.14 annually- Close Date- 12/22/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Vancouver Coastal-Vancouver Youth Services- Job Summary**The Team**
The Vancouver Youth Connect team is a dedicated group of social workers who support complex youth aged 13-18 engaged in high-risk behaviors, many of whom navigate unstable living situations or lack of family support. With six case-carrying social workers—three focusing on Indigenous youth—and a Community Development Social Worker, the team has been making a difference since 2017. They collaborate with a network of professionals, including those in mental health, youth justice, and Indigenous communities, to provide holistic, outreach-based support. Together, they help youth reduce risks and transition toward independence, all within a close-knit, supportive team environment.

**The Role**
As a Team Leader, you guide and inspire a dedicated team, providing leadership, support, and supervision to ensure high-quality services for youth. You oversee programs and budgets, offer guidance on policies and standards, and build strong relationships with community partners and Indigenous communities to enhance service delivery. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact, supporting youth to achieve their goals through innovative and deeply rewarding work in a highly engaging environment.

**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**:

- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 full working level 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:

- Currently holds or is immediately eligible for full delegation (C6) under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
- Three (3) or more years job specific experience in child protection,
- Minimum three (3) months of experience supervising staff in the last two (2) years.
- Experience providing service to vulnerable and high-intensity youth.
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

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:

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