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Posting Title

SPO 24 HTR - Resource/Out of Care Worker

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24 HTR

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Williams Lake, BC V2G 5M1 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$88,130.70 - $100,522.85 annually, which includes a 3 Grid Market Adjustment*

Close Date

10/28/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

MCFD

Job Summary

The Team

The Cariboo Resource and Guardianship team consists of 4 other Resource workers, 2 Guardianship workers and is supervised by a Team Leader who is skilled and experienced with SHSS agency homes and transitions. Additionally, this team is supported by a dedicated Team Assistant and can utilize both the SPO A and SPO 21’s as needed. There are frequent all team meetings in the Williams Lake office, giving you the chance to hear what is happening with other service areas and share what is happening with your team. Covering a large geographical area, travelling scenic roads is one of the many perks of being a member of this team as you attend homes to ensure the best support for our caregivers. With it’s rich Indigenous and Gold Rush history, and current opportunities to engage with culture throughout the year, the Cariboo continues to be a land that shapes a person. We are looking forward to your contributions.

The Role

In this Resource and Out of Care Worker role, you will help secure safe and supportive homes for children and youth on both a short-term and long-term basis,



while providing guidance and support to caregivers, family care homes, agency homes, and out-of-care families. You will collaborate with caregivers, service providers, Indigenous partners, and multidisciplinary teams, complete assessments, participate in planning meetings, and support contract management to help ensure children and youth receive the care they need. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact by helping children and youth remain connected to their home communities, cultures, and support networks, while working in an inclusive and collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and solid community partnerships.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

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

- 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.

Expanded Credentials:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor’s Degree witha 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:

- Preferred education credentials AND/OR in-service Ministry of Children and Family Development employees who hold a regular SPO 24-30 base position that requires delegation under the Child, Famil

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