BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) Nanaimo team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of children, youth, and families. In a collaborative and inclusive work environment, team members work alongside experienced clinical staff and leadership who value diverse perspectives, mutual respect, and continuous learning. By partnering with schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and other service agencies, the team provides responsive, client-centred services that have a lasting and positive impact on families across the region.

The Role
The Mental Health Support Worker will provide a range of mental health services to children, youth, and families such as counselling support and education, contact with community agencies, and development of early intervention programs.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or Child and Youth Care, or equivalent field of study.

Related Experience may include:

• Experience working in child and youth mental health services.

Willingness statements or provisos:

• Exposure to regular travel in remote locations.
• May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account.

Other requirements:

• Opportunity 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 Jerry.Boychuk@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and 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.

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.