Spo-cp 24r

Posting Title- SPO-CP 24R - Child Protection Worker, After Hours Response- Position Classification- Social Prog Off-Child Prot R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $80,652.20 - $91,992.70 annually which includes a 3-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment- Close Date- 2/15/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 23 - South Fraser- Job Summary**Grow your social services career with the BC Public Service Join a team united by a shared commitment to maximize the potential of every child in BC**

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth, and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in B.C. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province-wide delivery of services and programs through dedicated ministry social workers that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families.

The Child Protection Worker, After Hours Response provides emergency social services to individuals and families, after hours during the week, on weekends and statutory holidays. The primary roles of the position are to ensure the safety and/or well-being of children who are at risk and to support individuals and families in need. This position works through crisis intervention and dispute stabilization to resolve situations.

In this position, you handle stressful situations and complex cases arising out of domestic disputes and child protection needs. You can work independently, while handling crises and emotionally charged situations.

**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) **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.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Two (2) years of job specific experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

**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).
- A Child Welfare Specialization from an accredited British Columbia university and who have completed their practicum in a child welfare setting.
- Five (5) or more years of Child Protection experience.
- Immediately eligible or currently possess full (C6) delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).

**Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for**:

- A full list of related work experience.
- Definition of job specific experience.
- Willingness/proviso statements.

**About this Position**:
This position is after hours and shifts include evenings, weekends and statutory holidays.

This position has full time on-site requirements.

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