SPO-CP 24R (Growth) – Travelling Child Protection Worker

The Team
The Child Protection Teams are a dedicated group committed to supporting children and families by collaborating closely with Indigenous and other cultural communities. As a member of this team, you’ll work alongside other professionals in the rural community, all focused on making a positive impact through respectful and culturally sensitive practices. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the lives of children and families.

The Role
As a Travelling Child Protection Worker, you will assess and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing families, developing safety plans, and determining if children need protection. Your work directly impacts the well-being of vulnerable children and youth, helping to strengthen families and promote healthy development. The Travelling Child Protection Worker offers a unique opportunity to work in Northern BC while living in your current community. You’ll travel and work for 10 days (Monday to Friday) from your assigned community office, followed by 10 days (Monday to Friday) working from home or your headquarters/office location.

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.

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).
• Currently hold full delegation (C6) under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA) 
• Eligible for immediate full delegation (C6) under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• Two or more years job specific experience.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and 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:

• Salary placement based on education and experience.
• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sara.Paquin@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

• There are seven (7) regular full time positions available and these positions are on travel status. These positions can based out of the lower mainland locations listed above due to office space availability (Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack and Port Moody).
• These positions will be providing services in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St James, Hazelton, Smithers, and Williams Lake and your home and/or headquarters will be located in the lower mainland locations listed above (Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack and Port Moody), or equally cost effective location.
• These positions involve a schedule where you’ll work ten (10) days (Monday to Friday) from the community offices in Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort Nelson, Fort St James, Hazelton, Smithers, and Williams Lake, followed by ten (10) days (Monday to Friday) working from home and/or your headquarter location (home location is defined as your usual place of residence) as per the Service Delivery Division’s Telework Policy. Travel to and from the community offices will occur within the scheduled work days.
• These positions are not eligible for Isolation Allowance or Retention Incentive Programs.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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 required: NO – Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume required: YES – A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES – You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.