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SPO 24R – Guardianship Worker (Growth) Jobs in Kelowna, BC at BC Public Service
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Posting Title
SPO 24R – Guardianship Worker (Growth)
Position Classification
Social Program Officer R24
Union
GEU
Work Options
Hybrid
Location
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2S9 CA (Primary)
Salary Range
$ 71,771.66 – $ 89,268.45 annually which includes a 1 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*
Close Date
5/8/2024
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
Okanagan West Kootenay SDA
Job Summary
Apply your expertise in a role where you can make a positive difference for the children of B.C.
The Guardianship Worker strives to ensure the safety and well-being of children in care by developing and supervising a comprehensive plan of care, informs caregivers of their responsibilities, monitors the placement of children, provides guidance regarding children’s behavior. There is potential for this position to include work with children out of parental care on a temporary or “out of care” basis as well as children and youth in continuing care. Close working relationships and collaboration with other teams is critical to ensure excellent service to children, youth and their families.
Your skill set includes excellent communication skills and the teamwork and collaborative skills to work productively with an interdisciplinary team and a diverse group of caregivers. Caring, responsive and organized, you have the skills needed for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity.
If you are ready to embark on a new career opportunity – please consider this rewarding career with the BC Public Service!
Job Requirements:
Applicants may be considered who meet the preferredORexpanded credentials and experience requirements
1. Preferred Credentials:
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social WorkORChild and Youth CareORMaster of Education in Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfareOR
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
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.
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 fieldORBachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human ServicesORMaster’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services fieldAFTERthe completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s Degree.
PLUS, a minimum of two years of recent relatedORjob-specific work experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may …
Title: SPO 24R – Guardianship Worker (Growth)
Company: BC Public Service
Location: Kelowna, BC
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