Spo 27r

Posting Title- SPO 27R - Provincial Adoption and Permanency Consultant- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R27- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Burnaby, BC V3J 1N3 CA
- Campbell River, BC V9W 6Y7 CA
- Creston, BC V0B 1G6 CA
- Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 CA
- Fort St John, BC V1J6M7 CA
- Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA
- Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA
- Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 CA
- Nelson, BC V1L 6K1 CA
- Port Moody, BC V3H 5C9 CA
- Prince George, BC V2N4P7 CA
- Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA
- Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA
- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA
- Westbank, BC V4T 1P6 CA
- Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA- Salary Range- $83,071.72 - $94,752.42 annually- Close Date- 5/30/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Provincial Dir of Child Welfare & Aboriginal Services, Adoptions and Permanency- Job SummaryAdoption and Permanency Branch provides information and resources to Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Indigenous Child and Family Services Agency (ICFSA) staff with Guardianship and Adoption Delegation to ensure that best practices are followed in the delivery of adoption and permanency planning services for children and youth who are in the continuing care of MCFD and ICFSAs. As part of these responsibilities, the Branch ensures that frontline staff are familiar with provincial and federal laws and United Nations conventions that protect the rights of children and youth, to ensure children and youth are involved in decisions that affect them and that their rights are upheld.

The Branch also supports the practice of MCFD and ICFSA staff with Guardianship and Adoption Delegation who carry out adoption responsibilities and provides services to adopted persons. The Branch licenses and monitors adoption agencies through the Provincial Director of Adoption and operates several post-adoption registries.

The Provincial Adoption and Permanency Consultant provides expert adoption services and specialized consultation services as part of a provincial team of directors, managers, and consultants. They provide clinical, policy and practice consultation to licensed adoption agencies, social workers, team leaders and managers dealing with adoption and permanency cases within the province.

**Job Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care, or equivalent.
- Work experience through completion of a practicum in family and child welfare and completion of the Child Protection Worker Pre-Employment Program.
- Experience as a social worker responsible for providing a full range of child protection duties under provincial or equivalent child welfare legislation.
- Experience working with and planning for children and youth in care.
- 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 for:

- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (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**:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
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 BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO**:

- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

**Resume: YES** - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

**Questionnaire: YES** - You will be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

**Additional Information**:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
- Job Category- Social Services