• Job Description

  Req#: 98160

  Help protect our communities in this crucial leadership role

  The Ministry is responsible for a wide range of programs and services to children, youth and families including: promoting the healthy development and functioning of children, youth, and families; protecting children and youth from abuse, neglect and harm; providing guardianship services for children in care; supporting children and youth with developmental and multiple disabilities to live successfully and participate in the community; providing child and youth mental health services; and providing services to youth in Youth Justice.

  The Provincial Practice Consultant, Child Protection, provides practice advice in a wide range of serious and complex situations, responding with clinical consultation representing evidence-based practice guidance in each case situation. Consultants may serve a number of Service Delivery Areas and will be asked to respond to the concerns/needs of social workers, team leaders, directors of operations, and the needs of multi-disciplinary, integrated teams. While responding to case specific consultation requests, the consultant will also support capacity building by assisting in the development and provision of training and provides support for programming and service delivery to facilitate best practice.

  Reporting to the Director of Practice, the Provincial Practice Consultant, Child Protection, is a part of an integrated team of consultants with different specializations. The Consultant provides case consultation, training, mentoring, support to practice and assists in ensuring social workers have the required knowledge, skills and supports to deliver the highest quality of service to the clients they serve. In this role, the Consultant is responsible and accountable for providing clinical consultation to the field which will ultimately affect decisions and actions. Through training and mentoring activities, the Consultant influences the developing values, practice and professional standards of staff, including new staff. In this role the Consultant is required to model exemplary judgement, practice skills and professional values and ethics.

  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

  1. Preferred Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work OR Child and Youth Care OR Master of Education in 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).
    • 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 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 two years of recent 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.

  Additional Requirements:

  • Four (4) years of recent experience (within the last five (5) years) in Child Protection.
  • Experience mentoring and leading staff.
  • Currently possess or immediately eligible for full delegation (C6) Guardianship Delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
  • Experience providing training and group facilitation.

  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).
  • One (1) or more years of experience providing training and group facilitation.
  • One (1) or more years of experience working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit children, youth, families and partners.
  • Experience in policy and program development and implementation.
  • Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
    

  Please note:

  • 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:

  • Definition of recent and a full list of related work experience.
  • Definition of job specific experience.
  • Willingness/proviso statements.

  
  For questions regarding this position, please contact Pamela.Farmer@gov.bc.ca

  About this Position:
  POSTING AMENDED June 27, 2023: Closing date extended to Monday, July 3, 2023
  There are two (2) regular full-time positions available that can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.

  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.

  An eligibility list may be established.

  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 list above.

  Cover Letter: NO - Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

  Resume required: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

  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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