BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Ministry of Children and Family Development works with families and communities to support the safety, well-being and healthy development of vulnerable children and youth. The teams provide child safety and guardianship services, including assessing safety concerns, developing collaborative and family-focused plans, and supporting children and youth in foster care and out-of-care arrangements.

The Role
Reporting to a Team Leader, the Child, Youth and Family Support Worker provides practical and crisis support to children, youth, families, and caregivers. The role supports child safety and guardianship social workers; tasks include but are not limited to facilitating collaborative meetings, liaising with community and Indigenous partners, and completing documentation to support child safety assessments, family planning, and guardianship activities. Under the direction and oversight of a C6 Social Worker, the position identifies potential risk and mitigating factors and implements and maintains organizational tracking systems.

Information Session
If you would like to learn more about this position, we will be offering an information session.
It will be held from 12:00 – 12:45 pm Pacific Time on Thursday, November 5th.
Please register via this LINK. We will send you an email with information about how to attend the session. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
 

• Bachelor’s Degree* in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR
• Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent AND one of the following may be considered:
  • 2 years of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline PLUS a minimum of 2 years or more of related** work experience may be considered OR
  • 1 year of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline PLUS a minimum of 3 years or more of related** work experience may be considered OR
  • Minimum of 4 years or more of related** work experience may be considered.
• NOTE: Human Services fields include Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
   

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• *Bachelor’s Degree must be a 4-year degree or an equivalent number of credits.
• All education credentials may be subject to verification and validation as per ministry process.
• In addition, if your education was obtained outside of Canada, you may need to have it assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Service.
• Applicants 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 may be considered.
   

Related** Work Experience may include experience working directly with children, youth, families or adults in any one or a combination of the following settings or may also include working with children and youth with a history of trauma and/or behavioural challenges:

• 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 with:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 year diploma in Social Work or Child & Youth Care.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Experience working with Ministry Policy and Procedures and data management systems (e.g., ICM, MIS, etc.)
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous 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 Alison.Hurst@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
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 both current and/or future permanent and/or temporary 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.

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:
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.