Child Protection Worker - BC Public Service

Overview

BC Public Service Ministry of Children and Family Development Multiple Positions Available Social Program Officer - Child Protection Worker (Growth) Salary $50,371.66 - $66,652.94 annually Are you a skilled Social Worker interested in working in a beautiful region of BC? Use your education and experience to develop vital family and children services in some of BC's most beautiful rural communities. As a Child Protection Worker, through assessment and collaboration, you develop plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth. Your skill set will include interviewing clients, evaluating vulnerability factors, investigating child welfare reports and determining a plan of action for your clients including family support services. The successful applicant will have a Bachelors of Social Work or Masters in Social Work, or Bachelors of Arts in Child and Youth Care, or Masters in Educational Counselling/Masters Clinical Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare. Due to the nature of the position, preference may be given to Aboriginal applicants. Working for the BC Public Service includes engaging in rewarding work with real career development opportunities and receiving a benefits package that helps support you in finding work/life balance. For more information, please visit the Social Work career page. Rural communities in BC offer more than just a new and challenging career! This is an excellent opportunity to experience a rewarding community lifestyle, incredible scenery and countless recreational activities in these amazing areas. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply online by August 20, 2015, please visit: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=27642 Attention: only applications submitted through the BC Public Service's employment website (see link above) will be accepted.

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, or Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, OR Masters in Educational Counselling/Masters Clinical Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child welfare.