Spo 24r - Comox, Canada - BC Public Service

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Comox, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Posting Title- SPO 24R (Growth) - Resource Worker- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Comox, BC V9M 3M2 CA

Courtenay, BC V9N 8H5 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Salary Range
Growth $65, $71,734.62 annually; FWL $73, $84,134.34 annually, plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA)
Close Date 8/29/2023
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service > Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery, SDA 3
North Vancouver Island
Job SummaryThe
Resource Worker has 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 Resource Worker, you are an effective communicator with a collaborative approach, you establish vital working relationships with staff, the community and other stakeholders.

You will be responsible for supporting foster families, monitoring placement services and working with child protection teams in district offices.

You may also conduct home studies, out-of-care assessments and liaise with non-residential contract resources in this role.

Job Requirements:

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements:

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

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.

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PLUS, a minimum of one (1) year of related
OR job-specific work experience.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

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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).
Currently hold or immediately eligible to obtain C3 delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
Previous recent resource experience (gained within last 2 years). Further preference may be given to those with 6 months or more experience in this area.
Recent child welfare experience (gained within last 5 years).
Completed SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) training and have completed SAFE home studies.
SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) training and experience using the SAFE assessment tool.

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

About this Position:

Two (2) positions available: One (1) full-time position and one (1) part-time position (35 hours bi-weekly).

This position can be based in any of the Ministry of Children and Family Development offices in the locations listed above.

Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and temporary vacancies.

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