CLK 09R - Client Service Worker

The Team
Client Service Workers (CSWs) play a valuable role in the Service Delivery Division’s service to British Columbians seeking income and disability assistance. Working closely with other CSWs and Employment and Assistance Workers, CSW’s provide important administrative and client service support, working comfortably in numerous computer programs on a wide range of tasks in a diverse and busy client service environment.

The Role
The Client Service Worker is primarily responsible for responding to public inquiries relating to income and disability services, and providing administrative support to their work unit. CSWs may work in the Community Services Branch, delivering in person services, or in the Virtual Services Branch, providing services to people across the province by phone and virtual means.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent (i.e GED)
• Experience delivering a high standard of client service in a high volume environment (in-person, via virtual technologies or over the telephone).
• Experience working with various computer applications including MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience providing services to clients experiencing poverty issues, substance use, or mental health issues.

For questions regarding this position, please contact sdsi.opssupport.hiring@gov.bc.ca.

About this Position:

These positions can be based out of any of the locations listed above: Campbell River, Duncan, Nanaimo or Courtney
These temporary opportunities are available until Sept, 2025. These temporary opportunities may become permanent.
This position has full time on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established for future temporary/permanent vacancies in Campbell River, Duncan, Nanaimo or Courtney.
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.

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How to Apply:
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all 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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