SPO-CP 27R - Senior Child Protection Worker

The Team
This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of a multidisciplinary team that is pioneering a new path forward in the delivery of services for children impacted by abuse and neglect. While this position will work closely with dedicated child protection social workers and team leaders from various teams, the position will be embedded at the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre located at 1815 Kirschner Road in Kelowna. The primary goal of the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre is to provide an integrated, “one stop shop”, where children who have been abused in Kelowna and area can receive the necessary services in a child and youth centered environment with an onsite multidisciplinary team that includes RCMP, MCFD, Victim Services, Advocates, and Health Care Professionals. This integrated approach empowers frontline agencies to work together to improve outcomes and build resilience for children, families, and community.

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to play a role in a seamless, coordinated, and collaborative approach to addressing the needs of children who are victims of abuse and their non-offending family members. This position will work jointly and collaboratively with the RCMP to respond to and assess complex child protection reports that include severe physical abuse, severe neglect, and sexual abuse by a parent/caregiver. This position will also play a key role in mentoring child protection social workers and guiding them in delivering critical services to children, youth, and families. In this role, you will also act as a liaison for the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre and establish strong community partnerships to ensure that services meet the highest standards.

Qualifications:
Education 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 regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) 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.
  • 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.

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.

Additional Experience Requirements:

• Experience mentoring and leading staff.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent, within the last five (5) years, fully delegated child protection experience.
• Eligible for C6 delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials AND 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)
• Bachelor or Master in Social Work, or Bachelor or Master in Child and Youth Care, or Master of Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare.
• Experience working collaboratively with a Child & Youth Advocacy Centre and/or police.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership (i.e. projects).
• Experience in policy and program development and implementation.
• Employee applicants who have a combination of relevant education, Ministry experience and who are eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Service Act may be considered equivalent to the above requirements.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous 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.
• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Laura.Tyliszczak@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.
Please refer to MyHR for more information onTemporary Market Adjustments.
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.

TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. 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 application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. 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.

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.

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