Sw Ast 15r

Posting Title- SW AST 15R - Social Program Officer (SPO) Assistant- Position Classification- Social Worker Assistant R15- Union- GEU- Location- Delta, BC V4L 2M1 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
- White Rock, BC V4B 4M2 CA- Salary Range- $53,673.52 - $60,707.45 annually- Close Date- 3/2/2023- 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**An opportunity to gain valuable experience in child welfare services and make a difference in the lives of children and youth in BC**

The Ministry of Children and Family Development 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 BC. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families.

The Social Program Officer Assistant provides case management assistance and assume limited delegated authority under the Child Family and Community Service Act and the Adoption Act. Key responsibilities include of this position include assisting in the child abuse/neglect investigations, assisting in guardianship responsibilities for children/youth in care or children/youth in adoption residency, supporting youth agreements and service providers in independent living plan, implementing planned moves for youth, maintaining contact with children/youth in care, foster parents and families. The position may coordinate and organize training events and care plan meetings and other supporting duties as required.

In this position you will work closely with MCFD Social Workers and other staff, community professionals and the Indigenous community to provide the highest level of service to children/youth and their families while adhering to Ministry’s policies and standards.

**Job Requirements**:

- Secondary school graduation or equivalent **PLUS** at least one of the following:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child & Youth Care or a Human Services field*; **OR**
- **NOTE**:If your degree 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.
- One year of experience working with children and youth in a directly related field** **PLUS** two years of post-secondary studies towards a degree, or a diploma or certificate in a Human Services field*; **OR**:

- At least two years experience working with children and youth in a directly related field**
- Human Services field includes psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, early childhood education, indigenous studies, education, theology, and nursing.

**Related field includes experience in one or more of the following**:

- Working directly with children and youth in any of the following settings: residential care, childcare, youth care, education settings (e.g., education assistant); **OR**:

- Providing administrative support to:

- Child Protection, Child and Youth with Support Needs, Child and Youth Mental Health, Youth Justice, Guardianship, Adoptions, Resources, or related Service Delivery program; **OR**:

- Delegated Aboriginal Agency (DAA) setting; **OR**:

- Family services agency or contracted agency providing assessment, counselling and family support services to children youth and families.

**Additional Requirements**
- 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**:

- Experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer systems.
- Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

**About this Position**:
There are seven (7) regular full-time positions available and these positions are considered Float positions. The successful applicants are required to provide service to MCFD offices in Surrey, Delta and White Rock. Travel between these communities is required

Full time in office attendance is required.

An eligibility list may be established.

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