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Child Protection Worker

Job ID03-4F-65-96-36-59
CompanyMinistry Of Children And Family Development
LocationMultiple Locations
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Date Posted2021-02-16
Posted Until2021-03-03
Job TypeFull-time
Job CategoryChildcare
Description
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Multiple Locations

Child Protection Worker
$56,504.21 - $74,396.51 annually (Growth) plus a 1-grid temporary market adjustment at the full working level, plus the following bi-weekly Isolation Allowances: $38.87 for Hazelton, $32.89 for Smithers, $38.87 for Prince Rupert, $80.72 for Dease Lake and $71.75 for Queen Charlotte

Important Notice to Applicants:

These locations 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* OR
• Up 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) **

Join a team united by a shared commitment to maximize the potential of every child in BC.

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) 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 B.C.

When you pursue a career as a Child Protection Worker, you are choosing a meaningful role in supporting the lives of British Columbians. In this position, you work with a mindset of curiosity and respect to recognize the strengths and needs of children, youth and families. You are agile and flexible in your responses to needs, focusing on the strengths of individuals, families, communities and cultures.

Qualifications for this role include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work; OR Bachelor’s Degree or higher in 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 as defined in the Job Profile attached at the bottom of the posting; 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); OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field or a Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field PLUS a minimum of two years of recent, obtained in the last five years, *related work experience; OR
• Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate in a Human Services field (from a University or Graduate School) obtained AFTER completion of an unrelated degree PLUS a minimum of two years of recent, obtained in the last five years, *related work experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
LanguagesEnglish
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