Spo 24r - Vancouver, Canada - BC Public Service

BC Public Service

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Posting Title- SPO 24R - Adoption and Permanency Worker (Growth)- Position Classification- Social Program Officer R24- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Vancouver, BC V6B 0N8 CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $65, $86,668.39 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*- Close Date- 3/6/2024- Job Type- Regular Full Time- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Service Delivery, SDA 2- Vancouver Coastal- Job SummaryThe Adoptions & Permanency Worker provides adoption services for children, adoptive parents and birth parents and to provide training to community agencies.

In this role you will prepare children for adoption by preparing birth, family and social history reports, attend to the emotional needs of the child related to separation and loss, prepare documentation related to adoption planning, complete adoption home studies etc.

The Adoptions & Permanency Worker develops and supervises the comprehensive plan of care by ensuring the child and caregiver have input into the plan, informs the caregiver of their responsibilities, monitors the placement; and provides assistance and guidance with addressing the child's difficult behaviours.

An effective communicator with a collaborative approach, you establish vital working relationships with staff, the community and other stakeholders.

You realize the fundamental importance of permanency and belonging to the overall well-being and development of every child and youth.

You have a solid understanding of trauma and its effects on children and adults. This drives your practice and goal of providing permanency for vulnerable children and youth.

If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity - please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service
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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 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

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 jobspecific 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:

AD1 or AD2 delegation.
Experience working as a delegated Guardianship or Adoption Worker.
Experience with Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) Home Studies. Applicants who identify as Indigenous (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 related work experience.
Definition of job specific experience

Willingness/proviso statements
About this Position:
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
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:
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