Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications may be considered for this position but at a lower classification.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future Regular and Temporary opportunities for both locations of Ashcroft and Lillooet.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
As of November 30, 2016, the following retention incentives are available to all regular permanent Social Workers (SPO series) residing in communities designated as hard to recruit or remote across the province.
In addition to the re-imbursement of relocation costs (where applicable), the incentive program provides the following:
- $6,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time and part-time social worker staff*
- $3,000 annual lump sum payment to regular permanent full-time and part-time social worker staff in the SPO growth series*
A hands-on role helping children and youth in your community.
An integral member of a multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team and in coordination with other community agencies and professionals, you provide a range of mental health services to children, youth and their families, when the child or youth is suffering from serious emotional, psychological, behavioural or psychiatric illness.
As a Child and Youth Mental Health Clinician, you provide direct clinical services such as intake, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and crisis intervention for children, youth and their families. Consulting with community agencies, schools, hospitals, and other ministry programs, you understand the importance of being involved in community education, development, coordination and prevention/early intervention programs. You build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders in the community to ensure that conflicts are resolved and appropriate outcomes are achieved.
This is your opportunity to work with families facing difficult challenges and help make a difference.
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 job profile. For specific position related enquiries, please contact Mark.Moody@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.
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.
In order to be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the education and experience as outlined below:
- Master’s in Social Work (Clinical Specialization or equivalent training/education), Master’s Degree in Child and Youth Care; or a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology/Educational Counselling or other comparable Masters, having completed a Practicum in Child and Youth Counselling.
NOTE: If your degree was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). Confirmation for equivalency for your degree is required for you to be considered. Please indicate in your resume (include a copy of the approval; if in progress), proof must be provided on or by the closing date of the posting).
Note: MSW applicants -successful social work candidates are required to seek and obtain clinical registration with the BC College of Social Workers (BCCSW) within 6 months of having completed the required 3000 hours of supervised clinical practice.
Experience working in Child and Youth Mental Health services with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
Preference may be given to applicants who have the following:
- Two (2) years post Master’s degree experience working in child and youth mental health services, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services.
- Experience in Early Childhood Mental Health.
- Applicants who have Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) and who also meet the required Education and Experience statements.
NOTE: Lesser qualified applicants who have finished their MA or who are within 6 months of completion and/or who do not meet the required experience qualifications may be under-implemented and appointed at the Social Program Officer 21 classification until proof of completion of the MA is received and that the applicant meets the experience qualification before moving over to being fully implemented.
- Must possess and continue to maintain a valid 5 BC Driver’s Licence. NOTE: If you currently have valid Driver’s Licence in Canada and if you are the successful applicant, you must acquire a valid B.C. Driver’s Class 5 Driver’s Licence immediately.
- May be required to work evening/weekends.
- Exposure to regular travel in remote locations.
- May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.
- Will be subject to satisfactory reference check and criminal records review and policy record checks.
- Opportunity to work with families facing challenges, which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant dealings with angry, abusive or abused clients and exposure to hazards from frequently working around children who have experienced trauma.
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 in the Additional Information section at the bottom of the posting.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Cover Letter: NO
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 – As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete an online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
Salary – $63,520.66 to $72,512.08 annually plus 1-Grid Temporary Market Adjustment
