SW AST 15R Social Program Officer Assistant

Description

The Team

The Ministry of Children and Family Development promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in BC. The North Shore Intake Teams consists of ten dedicated child protection workers and two experienced team leaders. Our office is conveniently located just steps from the Sea Bus in the heart of beautiful Lonsdale Quay. The close-knit team is known for its strong collaboration and supportive environment. As a social work assistant youll play a key role in supporting a dynamic high-energy group of professionals committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families.

The Role

This position supports the North Shore Intake Team of child protection workers. It interacts with children families youth in care and foster parents and provides case management assistance to Ministry social workers clinicians and probation officers who maintain case management responsibility for service delivery. Key responsibilities include assisting in the conducting of child abuse / neglect investigations supporting youth-in-care (YIC) and service providers in independent living plan; implementing planned moves of children-in-care (CIC) maintaining contact with CIC foster parents and families; and other related duties as required.

Qualifications :

Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent AND one of the following :

2 years of post-secondary studies towards a degree diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work Child & Youth Care Psychology Sociology Criminology Anthropology Early Childhood Education Indigenous Studies Education Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 1 year or more of

Preference may be given to applicants with the following :

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness / proviso requirements and

For questions regarding this position please contact .

About this Position :

This position has full time on-site requirements.

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 workplaceto 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 Serviceis available to Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 resume and / or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples such as your responsibilities projects youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit the Your Job Applicationpage of MyHR. Gain insights into the hiring journey by joining a Career Conversation.

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.

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. 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 Assistancepage of MyHR.

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Public Health,Program Management,ICD Coding,Military Experience,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Security,Economic Development,Counterintelligence,Program Design,Program Development,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 60785 - 68752