SPO 30R - Team Leader - Adoptions & Permanency Planning - Jobs in Hazelton, NB

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Team Leader, Adoptions and Permanency PlanningSocial Program Officer 30

• This is a Temporary Opportunity from May 24, 2022 to March 3, 2023. Board and lodging and relocation expenses do not apply.
• This position may be performed in the following locations, which may include but are not limited to: Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Hazelton. Alternate locations within British Columbia may be considered.
• An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies for any of the above locations.

On November 1, 2021 the BC Public Service announced the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy that defines the conditions and expectations for BC Public Service employees regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Among other possible measures, proof of vaccination will be required. It is a term of acceptance of employment that you agree to comply with all vaccination requirements that apply to the public service. More information can be found here.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTSTerrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Hazelton are currently eligible for a retention incentive which is available to all regular permanent Social Program Officers residing in Hard to Recruit (HTR) designated communities across the province. In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:Up to a maximum of $6,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers in the SPO R18 to SPO R30 classifications* ORUp to a maximum of $3,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time Social Program Officers placed in the SPO Growth Series (SPO Growth to SPO R24 classifications) **

• Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO R18 to SPO R30) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.

**Full payment of the incentive is based on regular eligible classifications (SPO Growth Series) working in an approved location for the full fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). A pro-rated incentive payment may be provided to candidates who work a partial year and/or part-time hours.Apply your leadership and expertise in this critical role supporting children and families!As the Team Leader, Adoptions and Permanency Planning, you will supervise a team who deliver statutory MCFD child protection services to children and families in these communities. Results and detailed oriented, you ensure required service levels and standards are met, provide leadership, support and professional development activities to your team, and find ways to improve professional and integrated services delivery. Employing superior collaborative skills, you establish productive working relationships with community partners and provincial, federal and non-governmental agencies, and act as a liaison and participate on internal and external committees as designated by the Director of Operations.The position supervises Adoption, Collaborative Practice and Family Finding Social Workers. If you are an effective leader looking to contribute to a team of professionals who strive to enhance the quality of life for children and families we look forward to your application.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.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.The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Julie.Ferlaino@gov.bc.ca. DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS. For more information about how to create or update your profile and how to submit your application, please refer to the Job Application page on the MyHR website. If you are still experiencing technical difficulty applying for a competition, please send an e-mail to BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible to assist you.NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition.Job Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below: 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 Child and Youth Care OR Master of Education in 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 SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
  • 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; 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.

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services 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 two (2) years of recent 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.Additional Experience Requirements:

• Two (2) years or more of experience working with and planning for children and youth gained in a legislated agency that provides child welfare services [child protection, guardianship, resources, out-of-care, adoption and children and youth with support needs (CYSN)] to indigenous and/or 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.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• 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:

• Experience supervising staff.
• Six (6) months or more accumulated experience supervising staff in a similar role.
• Adoption delegation or eligible for delegation under the Adoption Act.
• Completed the MCFD Permanency Planning training and/or the first week of adoption delegation training.
• Two (2) years or more of adoption experience.
• Applicants with SAFE training and experience working with the SAFE tool.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).

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).
• A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• Definition of a family and child welfare practicum.
• Definition of recent and a full list of related work experience.
• Definition of recent job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.
• Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: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 (COMPREHENSIVE) - As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Please allot approximately 60 minutes to complete the questionnaire.IMPORTANT: Comprehensive questionnaire responses will be used to shortlist applicants against the job requirements. Please ensure you 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 your accountabilities and accomplishments.Quick Apply

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