Ministry of Children and Family Development
There are multiple positions available in locations across BC. Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week as per the telework agreement. If you are interested in other rural and remote locations, please see REQ119700
Child Protection Worker (Growth)
$71,771.66 – $94,752.42 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment at the full working level
Child Protection Workers specialize in developing plans with families to ensure the safety of children and youth through assessment and collaboration. They receive, assess and respond to concerns of child abuse and neglect by interviewing parents, children and youth, assessing strengths and needs, working with appropriate agencies, developing safety plans and determining if children or youth are in need of protection. For more information about this position, please view our short video on YouTube Child Protection Workers.
Qualifications for this role include:
Preferred Credentials:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work or bachelor’s degree or higher 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).
• 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).
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 (1) year of related OR job-specific work experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Human Services fields include: psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, early childhood education, Indigenous studies, education, theology or nursing.
For more information, a complete list of qualifications and to apply online by May 11th, 2025, please go to: https://bcpublicservice.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/119699