Spo 24r

Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Guardianship & Resource Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X3 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA- Salary Range- $65,844.70 - $84,134.34 annually (Growth), effective April 9, 2023- Close Date- 4/21/2023- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 42 - North Central- Job SummaryThe Ministry of Children and Family Development is looking for dynamic individuals who are committed to improving the lives of children and youth.

As a Resource Worker, you have the crucial responsibility of ensuring that children and youth in care are receiving placement resources that meet their unique individual needs. This involves developing and maintaining a range of placement options, such as foster homes, group homes and specialized/staffed residential placements.

As a Guardianship Worker you strive to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care by developing and supervising a comprehensive plan of care, inform caregivers of their responsibilities, monitor the placement of children, provide guidance regarding children’s behavior. There is potential for this position to include work with children out of parental care on a temporary or “out of care” basis as well as children and youth in continuing care. Close working relationships and collaboration with other teams is critical to ensure excellent service to children, youth and their families.

Your skill set includes excellent communication skills and the teamwork and collaborative skills to work productively with an interdisciplinary team and a diverse group of caregivers. Caring, responsive and organized, you have the skills needed for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity.

**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 **Child and Youth Care **OR** Master of Education in 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).

**2. Expanded Credentials**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field **OR **Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services **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 two years of recent 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).
- Six (6) months or more experience working with Children, Youth and/or Families, in the Social Services Sector, within the last five (5) years.
- Applicants possessing SAFE home study certification.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

**Please note**:

- Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements.
- 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 applicable settings for *related experience.
- Definition of job specific experience.
- Willingness/proviso statements.

**About this Position**:
There are four (4) regular full-time positions available; three (3) positions in Prince George, and one (1) position in Dawso