• Job Description

  Req#: 1086633

  Grow your social services career with the BC Public Service! Join a team united by a shared commitment to maximize the potential of every child in BC

  Be part of a team to support Jurisdiction agreement expectations and practice guidelines. This will be a centralized and dedicated team to provide consistent and responsive support to practitioners working with Nations on the path to jurisdiction or exercising jurisdiction. In British Columbia, many Indigenous Nations will be entering into agreements to provide their own Child and Family services and each agreement is unique in terms of laws, service model and service area. MCFD needs to ensure capacity to provide a fulsome response to support the work with our Indigenous Partners.

  Knowledge or experience in working with Indigenous Nations will be integral in this role. You will become a subject matter expert with familiarity and repeated practice in working with agreements enabled under the Child, Family and Community Service Act, the Federal Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, or the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act to provide the best system of support that is effective, efficient, and culturally responsive.
  
  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 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).
    • 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 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)
  • Recent work experience (within last five (5) years) in Child Protection.
  • Two (2) or more years of Child Protection experience.
  • A Child Welfare Specialization from an accredited British Columbia university and who have completed their practicum in a child welfare setting.
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
  • Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)
  • Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (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:

  • Salary placement based on education and experience.
  • 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 Stacey.Benoit@gov.bc.ca.
  
  About this Position:
  Currently we have 4 full time permanent positions available with Provincial Centralized Screening, Jurisdiction Team.

  This position can be based at any location(s) listed above.

  Current shift opportunities at Provincial Centralized Screening:
  Rotating shift pattern: 4 days on, 3 off/ 8.75 hours per shift.
  The shift patterns apply to a 24/7 schedule which alternates between Daytime, Evening and Weekend shifts. The shift patterns include Weekdays, Evening and Weekend shifts.

  • Examples of shift starting times are as follows: 6:00 am – 10:00 am, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm, and 7:00 pm – 12:00 am.
  • Please note there are different shift patterns within these shift opportunities that will be worked on a rotational pattern throughout the year. Each staff person will work a variety of shifts on rotation. **Applicants must be available to work all shifts.
  • Currently full-time staff will work a compressed work week consisting of 4 shifts on, 8.75 hours each, resulting in three (3) days off a week.
  • As per the relevant collective agreement provisions on paid holidays and dependent upon schedules, staff will earn hours towards additional leave.
  • In addition, there may be opportunities for overtime or, alternatively, compensatory time off.
    

  Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to four (4) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.

  Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

  An eligibility list may be established for similar delegated positions within the branch.

  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 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: 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

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