BC Public Service situated in Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Child Protection Worker, After Hours 7on 7off who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The position is offered as temporary (auxiliary) employment.
Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Child Protection Worker, After Hours 7on 7off
Salary: $80,703.86- $100,522.85 annually which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment
Employment type: Temporary (Auxiliary)
Location: Kamloops, BC V2H 1B7 CA (Primary)
Also hiring: Gas station supervisor
Job Description
- The candidate will be responsible for providing urgent support to families experiencing crisis situations during after-hours response periods.
- The candidate will be responsible for assessing reports of child abuse or neglect and taking appropriate action to ensure child safety.
- The candidate will be responsible for conducting safety checks to assess and support the well-being of children and families.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or Child & Youth Care, or a Master’s Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology or a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a 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 may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or when they hold a letter confirming their application for registration approval.
- The candidate must confirm that education obtained outside Canada has been assessed for equivalency through International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) and provide a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of the posting to be considered.
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, or a Bachelor’s Degree with a Major or Honours in a Human Services field, or a Master’s level graduate Certificate or Diploma in a Human Services field after completing an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
- The candidate must possess a minimum of one (1) year of related or job-specific work experience.
- The candidate must possess a minimum of one (1) year of Child Protection experience.
- The candidate must currently hold or be immediately eligible to obtain full (C6) delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- The candidate must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restrictions or an equivalent licence from another Canadian province.
- Preference may be given to candidates who possess preferred educational credentials and/or are in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees holding a regular SPO 24-30 base position requiring delegation under the CFCSA.
- Preference may be given to candidates with recent work experience in Child Protection obtained within the last five years.
- Preference may be given to candidates with two (2) or more years of Child Protection experience.
- Preference may be given to candidates with a Child Welfare Specialization from an accredited British Columbia university who have completed a practicum in a child welfare setting.
- The candidate must have experience working with Indigenous communities, including First Nations, Métis, or Inuit communities.
- Preference may be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) and who possess the required combination of education and experience.
- The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate will be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and a Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA).
Benefits
- 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.
- The candidate will have access to competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities, and rewarding work with strong career development opportunities.
How to Apply
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