Posting Title
SPO 27R - Provincial Practice Consultant - Permanency: Guardianship and Adoption - CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

Position Classification
Social Program Officer R27

Union
GEU

Location
Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 CA
Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0 CA
Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y1 CA
Kitimat, BC V8C 2N1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 CA
Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 CA
Terrace, BC V8G 1W2 CA
Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 CA


Salary Range
$75,552.53 - $86,175.83 annually plus $34.20 bi-weekly Isolation Allowance for Smithers, $37.31 for Burns Lake, $40.42 for Hazelton, Fort St James and Prince Rupert

Close Date
3/6/2023

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date


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

Ministry Branch / Division
Provincial Practice Branch

Job Summary
Help protect our communities in this crucial leadership role

The Ministry is responsible for a wide range of programs and services to children, youth and families including: promoting the healthy development and functioning of children, youth, and families; protecting children and youth from abuse, neglect and harm; providing guardianship services for children in care; supporting children and youth with developmental and multiple disabilities to live successfully and participate in the community; providing child and youth mental health services; and providing services to youth in Youth Justice.

The Provincial Practice Consultant \xe2\x80\x93 Permanency: Guardianship and Adoption, in providing practice consultation, will encounter the widest range of potentially serious and complex situations and will be expected to respond with clinical consultation representing evidence-based practice guidance in each case situation. Consultants may serve a number of Service Delivery Areas and will be asked to respond to the concerns/needs of practitioners, team leaders, Directors of Operations and multi-disciplinary, integrated teams. These circumstances call for astute professional judgement and diplomacy in assessing situations and in prioritizing consultation requests. While responding to case specific consultation requests, the consultant will also support capacity building by assisting in the development and provision of training. The consultant provides support for programming and service delivery to facilitate best practice.

Reporting to the Director of Practice, the Provincial Practice Consultant \xe2\x80\x93 Permanency: Guardianship and Adoption, is part of an integrated team of consultants with different specializations. This role provides clinical, policy and practice consultation to protective family service, guardianship and adoption workers, team leaders, directors, the Deputy Director of Adoption and Director of CFCSA dealing with complex permanency situations including in the areas of guardianship, out-of-care and adoption.
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: 1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree or higher in Social Work OR 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 employees who have a SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
  
  • 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.
    

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a Human Services field PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of recent *related or job-specific work experience OR
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of recent *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, or Nursing.

Additional Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the guardianship program specialty area within the last five (5) years.
• Currently possess or immediately eligible for C4 Guardianship Delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Experience with providing out-of-care services to children, youth and families.
• Experience establishing relationships in the community with other partners and agencies.
• Experience providing training and group facilitation.
• Experience working with First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit children, families, agencies and communities.

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).
• Currently possess or immediately eligible for AD 1 Adoption Delegation (full adoption delegation).
• Experience working with the Adoption Management System (AMS).
• SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) training and experience completing SAFE studies.
• Experience providing services to youth.
• Experience in program and policy development.
• Six (6) months or more of experience providing training and group facilitation.
• Six (6) months or more of experience working with First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit children, families, agencies and communities.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Please note:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• Definition of a family and child welfare practicum.
• A full list of applicable settings for recent *related experience.
• Definition of recent job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.
  

For questions regarding this position, please contact Jeni.Wigelsworth@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment February 27, 2023: Posting closing date extended to March 6, 2023.
Amendment February 16, 2023: Posting closing date extended to February 27, 2023.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary opportunities.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service can help Indigenous applicants (First Nations [status or non-status], M\xc3\xa9tis or Inuit) interested in BC Public Service job positions.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

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 (COMPREHENSIVE) - You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you 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. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

The BC Public Service COVID-19 Vaccination Policy defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.

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 at the bottom of the posting.

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

Job Category
Policy, Research and Economics, Social Services