BAND 6 - Indigenous Child Welfare Director
BAND 6 - Indigenous Child Welfare Director
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Job Description
The Team
The Office of the Indigenous Child Welfare Director (ICWD) is a new division in the Ministry of Children and Family Development set up to shift and improve BCs child welfare system and create changes that align with Indigenous rights laws and priorities as part of a joint jurisdiction model of service delivery. The division will provide leadership and advice for services to First Nations Mtis and Inuit families delivered under the Child Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA) and directly support the implementation of Indigenous jurisdiction.
For more information about the Office of the Indigenous Child Welfare Director Please see the attachedDivisional Overview.
The Role
The Associate Indigenous Child Welfare Director (AICWD) reports to the Assistant Deputy Minister/Indigenous Child Welfare Director. The Indigenous Child Welfare Director is the central position of legal authority and accountability for child welfare services in BC. They are designated by the Minister under the CFCSA to be legally accountable for all Indigenous child welfare services under that legislation.
The AICWD supports this work by providing strategic advice to the ADM/ICWD Ministry Designated Directors Executive Leaders of Indigenous Child and Family Service Agencies (ICFSAs) MCFDs Minister and Deputy Minister and other Executive Leaders inside and outside the Public Service. These topics will include policies practices and issues relating to child welfare practice delegation of authority advice/consultation on complex matters involving Indigenous children youth and families and direction and advice on complex child welfare systemic matters.
Please note the division is committed to equity diversity inclusion antiracism and Indigenous cultural safety. However in recognition of the critical importance to this role of a lived understanding of Indigenous communities history values and ways of knowing this competition is restricted to Indigenous applicants (First Nations Mtis or Inuit).
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree or higher in Indigenous Studies Business Administration Public Administration Law Social Work Child & Youth Care Education Counselling Clinical Psychology Social Sciences or a related discipline.
- Experience in senior management or executive roles within the public sector Indigenous governance Indigenous organizations or social service sectors.
- Experience collaborating with or supporting First Nations Mtis and/or Inuit governments communities and organizations on complex issues.
- Leadership experience including experience mentoring and developing diverse highperforming teams of skilled professionals.
- Experience leading or managing multidisciplinary project teams driving the successful development and of complex initiatives with a focus on cultural safety and addressing diverse partner needs.
- Experience in child welfare practices policies advocacy or legal frameworks.
- A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Preference may be given to those with:
- Recent experience (within the past 5 years) in one or more of the requirements outlined above.
- Three years or more experience in one or more of the requirements outlined above.
- In addition to selfidentifying as Indigenous preference may be given to applicants who selfidentify as LGBTQ2S and/or people with disabilities with the required combination of education and experience.
- A Bachelors degree or higher in Social Work Child and Youth Care Educational Counselling or Counselling Psychology.
- Experience in Indigenous child welfare practice policy and advocacy.
- Experience working within or in collaboration with BCs child welfare system.
- Experience working within or with the Ministry of Children and Family Development or an Indigenous Child and Family Service Agency.
- Experience leading or managing Indigenous jurisdiction initiatives within BCs child welfare system.
WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS
- Willing to travel across the province including rural/remote areas and in adverse weather following corporate and ministry policies.
- Willing to work evenings and weekends occasionally.
For questions regarding this position please contact
About this Position:
This position is excluded from union membership
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work a hybrid schedule as per the Telework Agreement upon discussion with supervisor.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future permanent and/or temporary vacancies.
The locations above are not an exhaustive list. Other locations may be considered subject to operational requirements and office space.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA)will berequired.
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 adiverse workplaceto 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.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
TheIndigenous Applicant Advisory Serviceis available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations status or nonstatus Mtis or Inuit) applicants. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.
How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge skills abilities competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.
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 basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.
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Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying visit theTechnical Assistancepage of MyHR.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
