BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
This is a small, dedicated, and welcoming team made up of a Team Leader, a SPO 21, and four Guardianship/Adoption/Permanency workers. The team collaborates closely with other teams as well as community partners, fostering strong relationships and shared goals. The team is committed to delivering high‑quality service, supporting one another, and ensuring the best outcomes for the children, youth, and families they serve.

The Role
This position interacts with children, families, youth in care and foster parents and provides case management assistance to Ministry social workers, clinicians, and probation officers who maintain case management responsibility for service delivery. This position prepares adoption proposal packages, assists with post‑adoption assistance payments, and completes life books for children and youth in care. Key responsibilities include assisting in the conducting of child abuse/neglect investigations; supporting youth‑in‑care (YIC) and service providers in independent living plans; implementing planned moves of children‑in‑care (CIC); maintaining contact with CIC, foster parents and families; liaising with community services for Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN); supporting the delivery of Children and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) services; and other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent AND one of the following:
• 2 years of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 1 year or more of related** work experience OR
• 1 year of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 2 years or more of related** work experience OR
• Minimum of 3 years or more of related** work experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Related Experience may include:

**RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Related work experience may include experience working with children, youth, families or adults in any one or a combination of the following settings and may also include administrative work in these settings:

•  A child and family service agency that provides legislated services (child protection, guardianship, resources, family support or adoption);
• A social services agency on an Indigenous reserve, providing direct support services;
• A family services agency that provides assessment and counselling services;
• A contracted agency providing assessment, counselling and family support services;
• A specialized care setting for vulnerable adults, children, or youth that also involves direct work with families;
• A policing, probation or corrections setting;
• A mental health or healthcare setting providing assessment and counselling services;
• An education setting undertaking assessment and counselling services;
• A social services agency providing services to people with diverse abilities and vulnerable adults;
• A provincial agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces providing services and support for injured workers.

Preference may be given to applicants who:

• Applicants who have experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer systems.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service which includes a Criminal Record Check and a Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

Willingness statements or provisos:

• Travel, as necessary, is a requirement; therefore, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Ministry.
• May be required to travel in adverse (reasonable) weather conditions.
• May be required to use your own vehicle, with appropriate insurance, on an expense account basis.
• This position may require irregular work hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Willingness to work with families facing challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant dealings with angry, abusive, or abused clients; exposure to hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children in crisis.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Georgianna.Gerula@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This is a temporary opportunity until October 1, 2027. This position may be extended or become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.