Ministry Offres d'emploi - Sooke, BC

Posting Title

SPO 21R - Roots Practitioner

Position Classification

Social Prog Off R21

Union

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Sooke, BC V9Z 0M8 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

69,760.70 - $79,322.69 annually

Close Date

4 / 2 / 2025

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry / Organization

BC Public Service ->

Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery Division

Job Summary

The Team

This is a multi-disciplinary team that is dedicated to improving the well-being of children, youth, and families in the Sooke area. The Roots Practitioner works with Nations, Designates, and community partners to explore the Indigenous child's family and community for the purpose of cultural connections, relationships and permanency.

The Role

Employing excellent collaborative skills, you establish productive working relationships with Nations, community partners and provincial, federal and non-governmental agencies, act as a liaison to develop and facilitate relationships in order to support cultural connections for children and their families and to promote cultural understanding for caregivers and staff. Additionally, you will support the team to facilitate connections with Indigenous communities to support children, youth, families, and collaborative planning. Your work will have a direct impact on ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and families through partnerships with other professionals and communities.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma or higher in Health / Human Service or related field plus related experience; Or
• Certificate in Health / Human Service or related field plus 2 years related experience.

Related Experience must include :

Preference may be given to applicants with :

For questions regarding this position, please contact Sarah.Hogarth@gov.bc.ca .

About this Position :

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 to fill both current and / or future permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) 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.

Join one of Canada's top 100 employers and you'll find an amazing combination of benefits, support, and opportunities.

In addition to this exciting opportunity, the BC Public Service is an award-winning employer in British Columbia, including such accolades as being one of BC's Top Employers for 2017, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2017 and one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers in 2017. The BC Public Service offers a healthy work / life balance, excellent benefits , including one of the best pension plans available, and a variety of opportunities for career learning and development. To find out more, explore 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 - 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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Job Category

Social Services