SPO 24R -(Growth) Adoption and Permanency Worker – Closing date extended

The Team
Our North Fraser Adoption and Permanency Team is comprised of eight passionate social workers committed to finding loving, permanent homes for children in care. With over 20 years of experience across seven communities, our team has been providing adoption and permanency services under the same leadership for the past 13 years. We prioritize inclusion and equity, carefully assessing all families-whether extended, foster-to-adopt, or general applicants-to ensure the best outcomes for children.

The Role
As an Adoption and Permanency Worker, you will play two vital roles. As an Adoption Worker, you’ll assess prospective adoptive families, guide them through the process, handle court paperwork, and provide support before, during, and after the adoption. As a Permanency Worker, you’ll identify suitable matches for the children on your caseload, develop care plans, ensure regular visits, and prepare the children for permanency.


Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

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

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR Master's 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) 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.

• 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 a comprehensive report and the MCFD supplemental report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.

2. Expanded Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Master’s level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the completion of an unrelated Bachelor’s 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 a basic report by 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 regular 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:

• Applicants who have completed the MCFD Permanency training and/or the weeks 2 and 3 of Adoption Delegation Training.
• Applicants with SAFE training and experience using the SAFE assessment tool.
• Applicants with a minimum of one (1) year of adoption experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with and planning for Permanency with Children and Youth in Care.
• AD1 or AD2 delegation.
• Experience working as a delegated Guardianship or Adoption Worker.

Please note:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

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: laila.damani@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Amendment (Oct 18): Posting closing date extended to Nov 1.
This is a temporary opportunity until May 1, 2026. This position may be extended up to 18 months.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to 2 days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.
An eligibility list may be established for future permanent, temporary and part-time opportunities.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements list 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