BAND 2 - Practice Analyst

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The Ministry of Children and Family Development promotes and develops the capacity of families and communities to care for and protect vulnerable children and youth and supports healthy child and family development to maximize the potential of every child in BC. The Ministry is responsible for regional and province wide delivery of services and programs that support positive and healthy outcomes for children, youth and their families.

This position evaluates the functioning of child welfare and other programs and practices and examines whether the Ministry of Children and Family Development’s (ministry) mandate has been properly and credibly carried out relative to legislation, policy, and standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work OR Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Child and Youth Care OR Master of Arts in Clinical/Counselling Psychology or Master’s Degree in Education/Counseling in conjunction with child welfare/family service work experience OR
• Other relevant equivalent combinations of education (Bachelor’s Degree or higher) and experience may be considered (e.g., Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field with job-specific work experience). Human Services fields include Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing AND
  • Five years with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, or an Indigenous Child and Family Services Agency, or equivalent delegated agency with increasing responsibilities which reflect the depth and breadth of their experience in one or more of the following service areas: child protection and family services; guardianship, adoption, and permanency; youth services; children and youth with support needs; child and youth mental health; and community youth justice AND
  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• 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 to the hiring manager. You must request comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report to be considered for this competition.

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING:

• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
• Child safety experience and/or children & youth with support needs experience.
• Six (6) or more years of experience in child safety (intake, family service, guardianship, resources, community youth justice, child and youth mental health, adoptions, child and youth with support needs).
• Master of Social Work degree or Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care degree.
• One (1) or more years of experience as team lead, policy analyst, practice analyst or provincial practice consultant.

WILLINGNESS STATEMENTS:

• This role includes reviewing and analyzing content that may be unpleasant and emotionally charged including critical injuries, fatalities, and current and historical trauma of children/youth.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver’s license with no restrictions or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
• This position may be required to travel throughout the province; therefore, transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Ministry.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Martinique.Longstaff@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
This position can be based in any Ministry of Children and Family Development office. 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.
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.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to applicants that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit) seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. For guidance on applying and interviewing, please contact IndigenousApplicants@gov.bc.ca or 778-405-3452.

How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above.

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

Resume: YES - A resume is required as part of your application, however, it may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a comprehensive questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. The questionnaire will take approximately 60 minutes to complete.

Helpful tips, videos and more regarding the application process can be found on the Your Job Application page of MyHR. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, e-mail BCPSA.Hiring.Centre@gov.bc.ca, before the stated closing time, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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

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 at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on the closing date of the competition.