• Job Description

  Req#: 1043595

  An excellent opportunity to join this dynamic team!

  The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre is a program of Provincial Services Division of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Maples is a designated provincial mental health facility providing on-site, community, outreach, and ancillary services to collaboratively support youth, families and communities. The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre works with youth in British Columbia with enduing and severe mental health and behavioural difficulties, ages 7 up to the 18th birthday, as well as youth found Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of a Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or unfit to stand trial. Additional services include community consultation service, training/capacity building opportunities and ongoing sharing of current literature. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our objective is to collaboratively enhance the capacity of communities to plan and care for challenging youth through a closer to home focus. On-site programs provide a period of clinical evaluation, stabilization, intervention, and follow-up in a structured setting as well as support for families/caregivers and the development of a plan of care. Program areas operate with a multidisciplinary team of social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and childcare counsellors. Community programs are similarly configured but delivered within the home community. The constellation of services offered include medical/psychiatric evaluation; multi-disciplinary assessment and plans of care; family therapy, education and support; educational opportunities through Burnaby School District; vocational, recreational and social interactive experiences; on-going outreach and respite services; on-going program evaluation.

  The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre has developed Satellite Homes in two additional communities outside of the lower mainland. These Satellite homes deliver short term mental health programming for children and youth with enduring and severe mental health and substance use concerns. These satellite homes are an extension of the Maples, offering on-site and community-based Maples services.

  Job Requirements:

  • Diploma in Social Work or Human Services AND 2 years of *related experience OR;
  • An equivalent combination of education and *related experience may be considered.
  • • NOTE: *Human Services field includes: social work, psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, early childhood education, indigenous studies, education, child and youth care, and psychiatric nursing

  *Related experience must include the following:

  • Experience working with Indigenous communities.
  • Experience with gathering, assessing and writing reports.
  • Experience with counselling adolescents individually, and in group settings.
  • Experience working with youth or in a related setting.

  Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

  • 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.

  For questions regarding this position, please contact William.Myers@gov.bc.ca.

  About this Position:

  Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
  There are two (2) fulltime permanent positions available; one (1) in Coldstream and one (1) Prince George.
  This position has full time on-site requirements.
  An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

  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 Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

  How to Apply:

  Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

  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 comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

  Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

  Additional Information:
  A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) 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.

• About the company

  The provincial government of British Columbia is the body responsible for the administration of the Canadian province of British Columbia.

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