SPO 30R – Team Leader, Child Protection – Closing date extended

The Team
The North Shore Integrated Intake Team is a group of ten dedicated professionals, including Intake Protection Workers, a Specialist in intimate partner violence, Guardianship Workers, Out of Care Workers, a Social Program Officer Assistant, and the Team Leader. Together, they engage and support local children, youth, families, and Nations in West and North Vancouver and Bowen Island, through planning for child safety, well-being, and permanency. With a mix of new and long-term members, this established team has diversity in perspectives and skillsets, making it an exciting and rewarding group to lead.

The Role
The Team Leader, Child Protection supervises and provides clinical guidance to an engaged team and collaborates closely with other Ministry teams, community service providers, and Indigenous Nations. In this role you will make a positive community impact ensuring child safety, particularly in the areas of intimate partner violence and supporting children in long term care with safe permanency and support planning. This is an rewarding opportunity to mentor new staff, collaborate with passionate people, and connect with diverse and meaningful work and continuous learning.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR Master’s Degree in Educational 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 regular full working level SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) 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.
  • 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.
• At least 2 years of job-specific work experience.
• Experience supervising staff.

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
  • 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.
• Minimum 1 year of related work experience and at least 2 years of job-specific work experience OR At least 3 years of job-specific work experience.
• Experience supervising staff.

Human Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology or Nursing.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience supervising staff in a child protection or family and child welfare role.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
   

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Preferred education credentials AND/OR in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular full working level SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA)
• Currently holds or is immediately eligible for full delegation (C6) under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Three (3) or more years of job specific experience in child protection.
• Minimum three (3) months of experience supervising staff in a child protection or family and child welfare role, within the last two (2) years.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
   

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

• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.
   

For questions regarding this position, please contact Louis.Liew@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Amendment (Dec. 19, 2024): Posting closing date extended to January 8, 2025.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 1 day at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

The BC Public Service is an award-winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

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 – You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

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