SPO 24R Resource Worker (Growth)

The Team
The Centralized Services Hub is an established and growing team thats been supporting child safety since 2017. Youll be part of a focused group1 Team Leader 1 SPO A and 8 SPO 24sworking alongside two other screening teams and two admin teams. Together they play a key role in keeping children and youth safe by completing caregiver screenings interprovincial requests and FLA requests while collaborating with district offices agency staff and justice partners across the province.

The Role
As a Resource Worker with the Centralized Services Hub you help ensure children and youth in care are placed in safe appropriate homes by screening caregivers and managing key information from across jurisdictions. Your work directly supports child safety while drawing on your experience in frontline service all in a role that focuses on investigation coordination and analysis. Its a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes using your skills in a new and essential way.

INFORMATION SESSION

If you would like to hear more about this position we will be offering the following information session via Microsoft Teams.

There will be one information session held: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific Time on Thursday February 26 2026.
The deadline for registering will be 9:00 am on Thursday February 26 2026

Please register via this will send you an e-mail with information about how to attend the session.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Social Work or Bachelors Degree or higher in Child & Youth Care OR Masters Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare OR
• In-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who have a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
  • 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 acomprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental reportby 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:

• Bachelors Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelors Degree witha Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Masters level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelors Degree.
• PLUS a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
  • 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 abasic reportby the closing date of this posting to be considered.
    

Human Services fields include: Psychology Sociology Criminology Anthropology Early Childhood Education Indigenous Studies Education Theology or Nursing.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Applicants with preferred education credentials AND/OR In-service MCFD employees who hold a SPO24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Recent experience (within the last 2 years) as Resource Worker.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) with Child Protection.
• Possess SAFE home study/Resource and Payment (RAP) experience and / or training.
• Experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or contracting administration.
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience

Please note:

• Applicants may be considered who have not yet graduated but have completed all required courses and are able to provide a letter from their educational institution confirming completion of degree requirements.

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• Salary placement based on education and experience.
• A full list of related work experience.
• Definition of job specific experience.
• Willingness/proviso statements.
  

For questions regarding this position please contact .

About this Position:
There are currently two (2) full time temporary positions available ending on 5/30/2027.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
This temporary opportunity may be extended or become permanent.
This position can be based in any of the following Ministry of Children and Family Development offices: Victoria Vancouver
Flexible work options: this position may be able to work up to three (3) days at home per week as per an approved Telework Agreement.
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 Indigenous (First Nations status or non-status Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. 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 resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples such as your responsibilities projects youve worked on or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process including helpful tips and videos about the application process visit theYour Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: NO- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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.

Applicantswho 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. 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.