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SPO 21R – Child, Youth and Family Support Worker Jobs in British Columbia at BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Have a hands-on role in helping children, youth, and families in your community!
The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) provides a variety of programs and services to support the well-being of children, youth, and families in different service delivery areas. As part of a multi-disciplinary team reporting to a Team Leader, the Child, Youth, and Family Services Support Worker provides social services support to children, youth, families, caregivers, and other community services providers.
If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity – please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service!
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree* in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care
OR
Bachelor’s Degree* in a Human Services field (Human Services fields include Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing)
OR
Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent AND one of the following:
2 years of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 2 years or more of related**work experience.
OR
1 year of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 3 years or more of related** work experience.
OR
Minimum of 4 years or more of related** work experience.
*Bachelor’s Degree must be a 4 year degree or an equivalent number credits.
**Related Work Experience:
The RELATED work experience may include experience working with children, youth, families or adults in any one or a combination of the following settings and/or may also include working with children and youth with a history of trauma and/or behavioural challenges:
A child and family service agency that provides legislated services (child protection, guardianship, resources, family support or adoption);
A social services agency on an Indigenous reserve, providing direct support services;
A family services agency that provides assessment and counselling services;
A contracted agency providing assessment, counselling and family support services;
A specialized care setting for vulnerable adults, children, or youth that also involves direct work with families;
A policing, probation or corrections setting;
A mental health or healthcare setting providing assessment and counselling services;
An education setting undertaking assessment and counselling services;
A social services agency providing services to people with diverse abilities and vulnerable adults;
A provincial agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces providing services and support for injured workers.
Other Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
Preference may be given to applicants with the following:
Bachelor’s Degree or 2 year diploma in Social Work …
Title: SPO 21R – Child, Youth and Family Support Worker
Company: BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Location: British Columbia
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