BAND 4 - Director of Practice for Youth Transitions, SAJE & Youth Justice

The Team
The Youth Transition Practice Team is a group of 6 youth transition and youth justice subject matter experts. Working with staff across MCFD, this team provides practice consultation and training to service delivery staff and leadership to ensure the best care for youth transitioning out of care. This group collaborates closely with Indigenous groups, youth justice, health authorities, and community-based organizations across British Columbia to work on a better future for young people and shift outcomes for youth who have been involved with MCFD.

The Role
The Director of Practice for Youth Transitions, SAJE & Youth Justice leads a team of subject matter experts in their support of service delivery best practices. This role provides clinical consultation, policy interpretation, support and mentoring to practitioners, Team Leaders and Director of Operations. You will also provide administrative and budget management to ensure that service and resource requirements are met. Working alongside other Directors of Practice across MCFD, you will participate in the development of provincial and regional programs, services, and practice improvement and innovation. 

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• BSW, BA in Child and Youth Care in social sciences or related degree; or
• MSW, MA in Counselling Psychology completed a practicum in family and child welfare
  • 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). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
• Five (5) or more years of child safety experience;
• One (1) or more years of clinical experience working in Youth Transition, with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based services;
• Experience in program and policy development;
• Two (2) or more years of experience providing training and group facilitation;
• One (1) or more years of experience establishing relationships in the community;
• One (1) or more years of experience with development of issue papers, Information/Briefing Notes.
• One (1) or more years of experience independently managing projects;
• Recent supervisory experience within a unionized environment (within four years)
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province - If you are the successful applicant you must acquire a valid B.C. driver's Class 5 driver's licence immediately).

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience developing and monitoring budgets, contract administration;

For questions regarding this position, please contact [email protected].

About this Position:
Remote work is allowed, this position can work up to full time from their home in British Columbia subject to an approved telework agreement. The locations listed above are to assist applicants in searching for this opportunity and are not a complete list of locations.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

This position is excluded from union membership.

Working for the BC Public Service:
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.

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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Canadian Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Métis, 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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