Posting Title
SPO-CP 24R (Growth) – Child Protection Worker, Provincial Centralized Screening

Position Classification
Social Prog Off-Child Prot R24

Union
GEU

Location
Multiple Locations, BC CA
Surrey, BC V5V 3K4 CA
Vancouver, BC V9B 5J3 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$56,504.21 – $74,396.51 annually (Growth) Plus 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment at the Full Working Level

Close Date

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery / Provincial Centralized Screening

Job Summary

Child Protection Worker, Provincial Centralized Screening
Social Program Officer (Child Protection) 24 (Growth)

* This posting is ongoing to establish an eligibility list for futurepermanent (full-time and part-time)and/or temporary/auxiliary vacancies.
* The position can be performed from any of the following communities: Vancouver, Surrey.
* Currently there arethree (3) permanent full-time positions available.We will begin the screening and selection process onJanuary 18, 2021 to fill current vacant positions and then ongoing every 2 months.
* Applications will continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis until a closing date is determined. The closing date will be published with 5 days notice.

NOTE: Due to present physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19, the recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.

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.

The Ministry for Children and Family Development is one of the largest ministries in the BC Government.Its primary roles are to assist individuals and/or families in need and to ensure the safety and/or well-being of children.These services are provided during week days and after normal working hours or on weekends, or statutory holidays, through the Provincial Centralized Screening branch.The Provincial Centralized Screening Branch acts as a call centre and first line of response for the reporting of incidents across the province which operates on a on a 24 hour, 7 days per week shift schedule. Social workers support families and community partners over the phone.

The primary roles of the position are to ensure the safety and/or well-being of children who are at risk and to support individuals and families in need.The Child Protection Social Worker works through crisis intervention and dispute stabilisation to resolve situations.The Child Protection Social Worker reports to a team leader, who in turn reports to a Director at Provincial Centralized Screening.

Current shift opportunities at Provincial Centralized Screening:
Rotating shift pattern: 4 days on, 3 off/ 8.75 hours per shift
The shift patterns include Week Days, Evening and Weekend shifts.Examples of start and end times are: 6:00 am to 2:45 pm, 08:00 am to4:45 pm, 10 am to 6:45 pm, 4:00 pm to 12:45 am, or 6:00 pm to 2:45 am, 8:00 pm to 4:45 am, 10:00 pm to 6:45 am, 11:00 pm to 7:45 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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits , amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer. The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.

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.

For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Lesley.Renshaw@gov.bc.ca . DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca , before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.

NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work; OR Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child and Youth Care; OR
• Master of Education in Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare as defined in the Job Profile attached at the bottom of the posting; OR
  
  • 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.
  • Applicants may be considered 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.
• 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); OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field or a Bachelor’s Degree witha Major/Honors in a Human Services field PLUS a minimum of two(2)years of recent, obtained in the last five (5) years, *related work experience; OR
• Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in a Human Services field (from a University or Graduate School) obtained AFTER completion of an unrelated degree PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of recent, obtained in the last five (5) years, *related work experience.
  
  • *Related work experience includes experience gained during and/or after completing the required education, and includes working with children, youth and families in a number of settings. For a full list of applicable settings please review the Job Profile attached at the bottom of the posting.
  • Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Theology, Indigenous Studies, Education, or Nursing. 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work, or Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child and Youth Care, or Master of Education in 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 employee applicants who hold a SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• A Child Welfare Specialization from an accredited British Columbia university and who have completed their practicum in a child welfare setting.
• Recent work experience (within last 5 years) in Child Protection.
• A minimum of two (2) years of Child Protection experience.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)will berequired.