SPO-CP 27R – Provincial Practice Consultant

The Team
The Practice Teams provide an engaging environment where you can grow your skills and build meaningful connections within the service delivery area and across the province. You will have the chance to influence policy and practice, and community partners through active participation in trainings, clinical consultations, committees and provincial working groups. As we advance with provincial initiatives, you’ll play a key role in leading practice and driving change, both locally and provincially.

The Role
As a Provincial Practice Consultant, in the Provincial Practice Branch, you will play a vital role in providing clinical consultation, policy interpretation, support and mentoring to practitioners, Team Leaders and Director of Operations in the Service Delivery Area. You will also work alongside practitioners, multi-disciplinary consultants and leadership to identify training needs to enhance practice as well as support policy implementation and training initiatives for both Ministry and Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies (ICFSAs) staff. Your work will help foster best practices and contribute to the delivery of high quality services to children, youth and families.

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.

Job Specific Experience (Preferred and Expanded Credentials):

• Experience working with and planning for children and youth in care gained in a legislated child protection agency that provides child welfare services (child protection, guardianship, resources, adoption and children and youth with special needs (CYSN)) to indigenous and non-indigenous populations; this may include progressive responsibility in child welfare services in a legislated child protection agency and/or managing/supervising a team of employees who work in child welfare.

Additional Experience Requirements:

• Experience mentoring and leading staff.
• Currently possess or immediately eligible for C6 Delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• A minimum of four years’ experience in the Child Protection specialty area within the last six (6) years.
• Experience providing training and group facilitation.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials AND 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).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Bachelor or Master in Social Work, or Bachelor or Master in Child and Youth Care, or Master of Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare.
• One (1) or more years of experience providing training and group facilitation.
• One (1) or more years of experience providing services directly to Indigenous, First Nations, Métis and Inuit children, youth, families. 
• Experience in policy and program development and implementation.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous 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 Stefanie.Hertslet@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Currently there are two opportunities; 1 opportunity in Maple Ridge and 1 opportunity in Abbotsford.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Child and Family Development offices: Port Moody, Burnaby and Maple Ridge. A requirement of the position is to be available in the various offices throughout the northern part of the SDA so there is flexibility in planning your locations each day. 
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
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.

This is your opportunity to build your career and to gain a better understanding of all the public service has to offer, such as competitive employee benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with an award winning employer.  The BC Public Service encourages a healthy work/life balance that enables you to take advantage of the community and surrounding area in which you live. For more information, please visit What The BC Public Service Offers You.  

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 – 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.