Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Family Justice Counsellor- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Location- Langley, BC V3A 8T1 CA (Primary)
- Multiple Locations, BC CA
- New Westminster, BC V3M 6H8 CA
- Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA- Salary Range- $61,681.11 - $78,814.47 annually (Growth)- Close Date- 1/2/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Attorney General- Ministry Branch / Division- Justice Services/Family Justice Services- Job Summary**Family Justice Counsellor**
**Social Program Officer-Growth R24**

There is currently one (1) permanent full time Dispute Resolution dedicated Family Justice Counsellor position available in Langley.

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary Dispute Resolution or Report Writer dedicated Family Justice Counsellor opportunities in Langley, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam or Vancouver.

Salary for this growth position will be assigned upon hire according to educational qualifications and related work experience.

**Provide services that offer ways to resolve post-separation family disputes and further the best interests of children**

Family Justice Services Division (FJSD) delivers programs and services that promote the timely and just resolution of family disputes within a comprehensive family justice system. Through community-based Justice Access Centres and Family Justice Centres, FJSD provides various in person and virtual programs and services, including initial needs determination, dispute resolution, Section 211 Family Law Act reports, and Parenting After Separation online courses.

With close to 200 employees based across the province, FJSD provides a working environment that includes meaningful careers with opportunities for training, professional development, mentorship, and growth. Our core values are to work in an inclusive and diverse, professional, culturally welcoming and trusting environment that values curiosity, flexibility and empowering others to find and determine their path or solutions. We offer flexible work arrangements and benefits that support work-life harmony and help employees reach personal and professional goals while making a real difference in the lives of children, youth, and families.

As a Dispute Resolution dedicated Family Justice Counsellor (FJC), you will provide information, referral, needs assessment, mediation and short-term counselling to families experiencing separation or divorce. These services are provided to support families with family law issues and offer out-of-court processes for resolving family disputes (where appropriate). You will be responsible for screening all clients for dynamics of family violence, engages clients in immediate safety planning where necessary, makes referrals to appropriate community and legal resources, prepares documents and is responsible for documenting case management decisions. The dedicated Dispute Resolution FJC is required to travel, including occasional overnight, as needed (e.g., service delivery, training and meetings).

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous applicants (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).

**NOTE**:Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.

**Job Requirements**:

- A recognized undergraduate degree.

**Note**:Applicants who obtained their degree in a “foreign country” must have that degree evaluated through the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Definition of “foreign degree” is any degree outside of Canada.
- Completion of 80 hours of conflict resolution courses with the focus on mediation skill development. **Consideration may be given to applicants who have less than 80 hours of conflict resolution courses.**

**Note**: A prior learning assessment may be required to determine if an applicant meets this qualification.
- Minimum of one year related experience* in a human service field (e.g., Indigenous organizations and community services, counselling, community service agencies, employment assistance, dispute resolution, court services, legal services).

**Note**: Experience may be gained in a professional/work, community or volunteer setting.

**Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following**:

- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status, Inuit and/or Metis), wi