SPO 24R (Growth) - Adoptions Worker

Posting Title
SPO 24R (Growth) - Adoptions Worker

Position Classification
Social Program Officer R24

Union
GEU

Work Options
Hybrid

Location
Duncan, BC V9L 6B1 CA
Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)
Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA

Salary Range
$71,771.66 - $89,268.45 (Growth) annually which includes a 1-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment* at the full working level

Close Date
9/23/2024

Job Type
Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division
Service Delivery, SDA 31 - Vancouver Island

Job Summary

The Team
The South Vancouver Island Adoption Team is a close and experienced group of five Adoption Workers and one Team Leader who are passionate and committed to achieving permanency for children and youth in care. Serving the South Island, from Victoria, to Chemainus and the southern Gulf Islands, the team collaborates provincially with guardianship workers to best match children with prospective adoptive parents, using a trauma informed and child centered approach. This dedicated team is honoured to make a lasting impact by supporting legal permanence, assessing prospective adoptive families, and supporting adoption placements.

The Role
As an Adoption Worker, you will play a key part in assessing and educating adoptive families who want to help support and raise children from foster care as well as supporting birth families and adoptive families to create a future rooted in connection and care. You will work closely with the adoptive family, children, guardianship worker, resource worker and frontline child protection teams. Your work has a significant impact, helping children achieve legal permanence and supporting the growth of families. This position provides a distinctive and fulfilling opportunity to develop your social work skills while making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, striving to ensure that every child finds a permanent, loving home.

For more information about the adoption process please visit Adopt BC Kids .

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials 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 witha 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 holds or immediately eligible to obtain C4 Delegation within 6 months under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• One (1) year or more of experience working with and planning for children and youth in care.
• One (1) year or more of adoption experience.
• Applicants who have or immediately eligible for AD1 or AD2 delegation.
• Applicants who have completed the MCFD Permanency training and/or the two week Adoption Delegation Training.
• Applicants with SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) training and experience using the SAFE assessment tool.
• Applicants who identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
  

Please note:

• Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements.
• 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.Matthews@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.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments .
There is one (1) position available.This position can be based in either the Victoria or Duncan office.
Travel is required to communities throughout the service deliver area.
An eligibility list may be established to fill both current and/or 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: 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.

Job Category
Social Services