SPO-CP 24R – Child Protection Worker, After Hours Response – Closing Date Extended

The Team
The After Hours Response Team is a dedicated duo working opposite shifts to provide essential support and service. This small but dynamic team complements each other, ensuring that all needs are met around the clock. They collaborate closely with the City Wide Intake Team, Indigenous communities, and various cultural and community agencies, fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.

The Role
As a Child Protection Worker, After Hours Response, you will offer vital support to individuals and families facing crises after hours, including weekends and holidays. Your primary focus will be to ensure the safety and well-being of at-risk children while helping families navigate difficult situations. This role allows you to make a meaningful impact in your community by providing essential after-hours child protection services. You have the opportunity to work independently in high-pressure situations, where your skills can directly help those in need and promote a safer, more inclusive environment for everyone. Candidates should be excited about the diversity of the work, which includes assessing immediate safety, screening reports, performing wellbeing checks, extending safety and family plans, serving court documents, and more. Each shift brings unique challenges and opportunities, ensuring that no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to handle complex cases independently, manage crises, and make a real difference in their community during emotionally charged situations. 

Qualifications:
Education 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 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.

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.
• PLUS, a minimum of one year of 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, Theology or Nursing.

Additional Experience Requirements:

• One (1) year of experience in child protection and/or child welfare.
• Currently hold full delegation (C6), or immediately eligible upon being hired to obtain full delegation (C6) under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).

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 SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• Two (2) or more years of experience in child protection and/or child welfare.
• Experience in child protection and/or child welfare gained within the past five (5) years.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Metis or Inuit with the required combinations of education with experience.

Please note:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
   

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 Judy.Zubrod@gov.bc.ca or Tammy.Davis@gov.bc.ca 

About this Position:
Amendment December 11, 2024: Posting closing date extended to January 3, 2025.
There is one full time temporary opportunity available until October 31, 2025, that may be extended or may become permanent.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
This position has full time on-site requirement.
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 be required to answer a standard questionnaire.

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