Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Guardianship Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 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- 11/29/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery- Job Summary**The Team**
This dedicated team works collaboratively with each other and community, building strong relationships with community partners, and provincial, federal and non-governmental agencies. This team is committed to excellence, and motivated to achieve high standards of service delivery for children, youth and their families. This is a supportive and energetic team where every member is learning, growing, and contributing to the shared mission of making a difference.

**The Role**
The Guardianship Worker develops and supervises comprehensive plans for children and youth in the care of the Director, working closely with the child/youth, their caregivers, external stakeholders and extended families. In this role, you will develop concurrent permanency plans, which include actively involving parents/guardians, children, and youth in the planning process, as well as planning for permanency for youth transitioning to adulthood. Additionally, you will ensure that plans for Indigenous children and youth are culturally appropriate, and you will oversee the selection of suitable concurrent permanency plans, parent access planning, and placement options in accordance with Chapter 6 policy.

**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 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.

**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).
- Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)
- Experience working with complex youth involved in multi-system support networks.
- 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**:
There are currently 4 positions available.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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