SPO-CP 24R HTR - Child Protection Worker (Growth)

Description

The Role

Child Protection Workers specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration. They receive, assess and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents, children and youth, assessing strengths and needs, working with appropriate agencies, developing safety plans and determining if children or youth are in need of protection.

For more information about this position, please view our short video on YouTube Child Protection Workers.

If you would like to hear more about this position, we will be offering live sessions via Teams.

Monday, October 5 12PM-1PM (Pacific/Vancouver time) and Wednesday, October 21 12PM-1PM (Pacific/Vancouver time).

Please register via this link. We will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session

We have multiple permanent vacancies in the following locations:

Fort St James, Kitimat, Lillooet, McBride, Prince Rupert, Princeton, Smithers, Terrace, Williams Lake

An eligibility list may be established for future permanent vacancies for the following locations as well as those listed above:

100 Mile House, Burns Lake, Nakusp, Port Hardy, Revelstoke, Vanderhoof

These locations are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to Social Program Officers residing in hard-to-recruit designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:

• An additional 1-grid Market Adjustment for Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series.
• An additional 2-grid Market Adjustment for Social Program Officers placed in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications

**These locations are also eligible for Isolation Allowance based on the Isolation Location Point.

For more information on working in a rural office location please check out this video on Nechako Lakes Service Delivery Area when it was named one of the 10 Best Places to work.

If you are interested in other Provincial locations, please see Requisition 125807.

Applicants who wish to be considered for Provincial locations must apply on the Provincial CPW posting (Requisition 125807). Refer to job posting for a list of the Provincial locations. This is a separate competition. If applicants apply on both the Provincial and Rural and Remote postings, the interview score will be applied to both competitions.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferredOR expanded credentials and experience requirements

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or Bachelor’s Degree or higher 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 SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• 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 comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered; OR A candidate may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or has a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.

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.
• PLUS, a minimum of one year of 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 will be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials AND/OR In-service MCFD employees who hold a SPO24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous with the required combination of education and experience.
• (Expanded Credentials Only): Applicants who have one (1) or more years of job-specific or related experience obtained within the last five (5) years.

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).

Proviso:

• Applicants 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 may be considered.

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 related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who re-apply within 6 months of a previous unsuccessful CPW final assessment (reference check) may not be eligible for further consideration.

For questions regarding this position, please contact MCFDHiring.CPW@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent vacancies in these and other communities throughout the province.

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

Relocation assistance and reimbursement is available where applicable. Relocation assistance covers travel time, travel expenses, moving fees, incidental expenses, and real estate/legal fees. For more information on relocation, please visit: Relocation - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

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

The two year rule is applicable. BCGEU employees are not eligible to accept a lateral or demotional offer if they have not been in their current headquarters/geographic location for at least two years and they have applied for a position located outside of their 32 km radius. When you accept a position in a specific location, you are required to remain working in that location, or within a 32km radius, for a minimum of two years.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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 need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.