Spo 30r

Posting Title- SPO 30R - Team Leader, CYSN- Position Classification- Social Prog Off R30- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $88,152.35 - $100,665.30 annually- Close Date- 1/7/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 31 - Vancouver Island- Job Summary**Provide direction and leadership and make a difference in your community**

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) funds a range of programs and services for children and youth with support needs, and their families. Services and supports are intended to promote children’s healthy development, maximize their quality of life, assist families in their role as primary caregivers and support full participation in community life. Services for children and youth with support needs who are in government care range from residential care to professional services and medical services. The Team Leader, CYSN is responsible for the implementation and supervision of a CYSN team.

Employing superior collaborative skills, you establish productive working relationships with community partners and provincial, federal and non-governmental agencies, act as a liaison and participate on internal and external committees as designated by the Director of Operations. A highly effective leader, you focus on staff development, collaborative practices and developing community partnerships. Your dedication to excellence creates a motivated team capable of delivering high standards of quality service to clients.

**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 regular full working level SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- 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.

Additional Experience Requirements:
Must currently hold or be immediately eligible to obtain C4 delegation.Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

- Applicants with 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).
- Three (3) months or more experience in a Team Leader or Director of Operations role within the past four (4) years.
- Experience working in the social service sector with children or youth or adults with developmental disabilities and providing support /guidance to families and /or caregivers
- Experience implementing Child and Youth with Special Needs programs. Applicants who self-identify as 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:

- A full list of related work experience.
- Definition of job specific experience. Willingness/proviso statements.**About this Position**:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies.

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

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