SPO 21R - Roots Practitioner

The Team
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.

The Role
The Roots Practitioner will explore the Indigenous child’s family and community for the purpose of cultural connections, relationships and permanency. The position is responsible for developing and facilitating programs in order to support cultural connections for children and their families and to promote cultural understanding for caregivers and staff. The Roots Practitioner will work with children, youth, families, child welfare practitioners, external partners, as well as Indigenous Nations and communities, to facilitate connections between young people and their communities.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Diploma/certificate in Human Service or related field plus *related experience; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Related experience must include:

• Experience working with Indigenous families and communities.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Experience working with Indigenous children and youth in care.
• Applicants who have Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/proviso requirements.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Cody.Jacques@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:
This position can be based out of any of the location(s) listed above.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to one or more days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future 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.

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.

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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: 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.

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