SPO 30R - Provincial Adoption and Permanency Team Leader

AMENDMENT (2024/05/16): Posting Extended Until 2024/05/29 at 11:00pm

Provide direction and leadership and make a difference in your community!

The Adoption and Permanency Branch is responsible supporting adoption and timely permanency planning for children and youth in care throughout the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies and the practice oversight of Licensed Adoption Agency.

The Team Leader, Adoptions and Permanency leads and directs a multi-disciplinary team to ensure that best practices are followed in the delivery of adoption and permanency planning services for children and youth who are in the continuing care of the Ministry and Delegated Aboriginal Agencies.

An effective leader, you serve as a positive role model for your team, promoting a collaborative and productive work environment and ensuring timely service delivery. You possess excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to assist with complex and sensitive issues using diplomacy and sound judgment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR Master's Graduate Level Degree in Counselling, Clinical Psychology or Social Work with a practicum in family and child welfare, AND
• Minimum five (5) years child welfare practice or child welfare practice support experience with a focus on any of the following areas: Guardianship, Adoption, Resources, Family Service or Child Protection, AND
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience [within the last 5 years] providing direct leadership and clinical supervision of care plans and home studies to a team of social program officers, AND
• Current delegation under the Adoption Act OR Candidates who had delegation under the Adoption Act and worked in a delegated position in BC within the past 2 years.

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Completion of SAFE tool training and SAFE for supervisors.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Provisos:

• Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which includes a Criminal Record Check and a Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e., from another Canadian Province).
• May be required to periodically work evenings or weekends.
• Extensive travel within the province, as necessary, is a requirement; therefore, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the ministry.
• May be required to travel in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to use your own vehicle, with appropriate insurance, on an expense account basis.

NOTE:

• All education credentials will be subject to verification and validation as per ministry process.
• If 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.

For questions regarding this position, please contact mcfdhiringservices2@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to four (4) days at home per week as per the Telework Agreement.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established for similar delegated positions within the branch.
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.

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 guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list above.

Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

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 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.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

Additional Information:
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies as outlined in the attached Job Profile located at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.