BC Public Service is located at Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Child Protection Worker. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. This role is offered on a regular full-time basis.
Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Child Protection Worker
Salary: $85,563.77 – $97,595.12 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment*
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Surrey, BC V4P 1M5 CA
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Job Description
- The candidate must specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration.
- The candidate must receive, assess, and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect through interviewing parents, children, and youth, assessing strengths and needs, working with appropriate agencies, developing safety plans, and determining protection needs.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Social Work or Child & Youth Care, or a Master’s degree in Educational Counselling Psychology or Counselling Psychology with a completed practicum in family and child welfare.
- The candidate must be an in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employee holding a regular SPO 24–30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- The candidate must be registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers, or have a letter from the College confirming that their application for registration has been approved.
- The candidate must confirm that if their education was obtained outside of Canada, it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES), and must provide a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
- The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, or a Bachelor’s Degree with Major/Honours in Human Services, or a Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in Human Services completed after an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree, along with at least one year of related or job-specific work experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- The candidate must confirm that if their education was obtained outside of Canada, it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES), and must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
- The candidate must be eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous and have the required combination of education and experience may be considered for the position.
- The candidate must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
- The candidate may be considered if they have completed all required courses, have not yet graduated, and can provide confirmation from their educational institution of degree requirements completion.
- The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) as part of the hiring process.
Benefits
- The candidate will have access to flexible work options, with the possibility of working up to 2 days per week from home subject to an approved telework agreement.
- The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
- The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.
How to Apply
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