SPO 30R - Team Leader, Children and Youth with Support Needs - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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Posting TitleSPO 30R - Team Leader, Children and Youth with Support NeedsPosition ClassificationSocial Prog Off R30UnionGEULocationKelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CAMultiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)Penticton, BC V2A 8X1 CAVernon, BC V1T 9V2 CASalary Range$79,530.36 - $90,884.16 annuallyClose Date9/29/2022Job TypeTemporary Assignment (TA)Temporary End Date10/2/2023Ministry/OrganizationBC Public Service -> Children & Family DevelopmentMinistry Branch / DivisionService Delivery DivisionJob SummaryTeam Leader, CYSNSocial Program Officer R30There is currently one full time temporary opportunity available until October 2, 2023. This temporary assignment may extended or become permanent.An eligibility list may be established for future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.This position may be located in Kelowna, Penticton, or Vernon.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.Provide direction and leadership and make a difference in your community!The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) funds a range of programs and services for children and youth with support needs (CYSN), and their families. Services and supports are intended to promote children’s healthy development, maximize their quality of life, assist families in their role as primary caregivers and support full participation in community life. Services for children and youth with support needs who are in government care range from residential care to professional services and medical services. The Team Leader, CYSN is responsible for the implementation and supervision of a CYSN team.Employing superior collaborative skills, you establish productive working relationships with community partners and provincial, federal and non-governmental agencies, act as a liaison and participate on internal and external committees as designated by the Director of Operations. A highly effective leader, you focus on staff development, collaborative practices and developing community partnerships. Your dedication to excellence creates a motivated team capable of delivering high standards of quality service to clients.The Team Leader provides direction, leadership, and support for the delivery of services and supports for Indigenous children and youth with enhanced support needs. This position plays a lead role in establishing and implementing a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and culturally appropriate approach to CYSN (Children and Youth with Support Needs) service delivery. The Team Leader supervises and provides direction, leadership, and support to staff to ensure adequate clinical support and staff training and development is provided. The position develops strong working relationships with First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous partners as part of increasing access by Indigenous families to specialized CYSN supports and services.For information about the Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service please visit: Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).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.For complete details about this opportunity, including accountabilities, please refer to the attached job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Joshua.Crosthwaite@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: All education credentials will be subject to verification as per the outlined ministry process. 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 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:

• A minimum of two years 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.
• Minimum of 6 months recent (within the last 3 years) experience supervising staff. Experience can be accumulative.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with 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)
• Hold or are eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families and/or communities.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years of recent (in the last 3 years) working with Children and Support with Needs program.
• Recent (within last 2 years) experience leading and performing change management in transformational change within a service delivery context.
• More than 6 months of recent (within the last 3 years) experience supervising staff in a Children and Youth with Support Needs program. Experience can be accumulative.

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.Job CategoryLeadership and Management, Social ServicesQuick Apply

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