BC Public Service situated in Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Child Protection Worker (Growth) – Provincial – Amended who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available position is for a regular or full time job.
Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Child Protection Worker (Growth) – Provincial – Amended
Salary: $76,142.67 – $100,522.85 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Abbotsford, BC V2S 1H4 CA
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Job Description
- The candidate will develop plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration.
- The candidate must respond to reports of suspected child abuse and neglect through assessment and intervention.
- The candidate will interview parents, children, and youth as part of child protection assessments.
- The candidate will assess the strengths and needs of children, youth, and families.
- The candidate will work with appropriate agencies to support child protection planning and safety.
- The candidate must assess whether protective intervention is required for children or youth.
Job Requirements
- The candidate must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or Child & Youth Care.
- The candidate must possess 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 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 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 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 may be considered based on an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The candidate must confirm that education obtained outside Canada has been assessed for equivalency through International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES) and must provide a basic report by the closing date of the posting to be considered.
- Preference may be given to applicants who are eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous and who possess the required combination of education and experience.
- Preference may be given to applicants with one (1) or more years of job-specific or related experience obtained within the last seven (7) years.
- The candidate must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence with no restrictions or an equivalent licence from another Canadian province.
- 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 Criminal Record Review Act (CRRA) screening as a condition of employment.
Benefits
- The employer provides flexible work arrangements, and the candidate may work from home up to two (2) days per week under a 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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