SPO 24R - Out of Care and Resource Worker (Growth) - (126618)

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Posting Title

SPO 24R - Out of Care and Resource Worker (Growth)

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Gibsons, BC V0N 1V7 CA (Primary)

Salary Range

$78,386.35 - $94,704.94 annually, which includes a 1-Grid Market Adjustment* at the full working level

Close Date

11/16/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Service Delivery Division

Job Summary

The Team

The Resource and Out of Care Team is a diverse and collaborative group dedicated to ensuring children and youth in care have safe, supportive homes and that foster families and out of care caregivers receive the resources they need. The team includes Resource and Out of Care Workers, a Team Leader, and a Social Program Officer Assistant, blending the expertise of seasoned professionals and the fresh perspectives of newer members. By working closely with other Ministry of Children and Family Development service delivery teams including Guardianship and Child Protection, community agencies, and local Indigenous Nations, the team demonstrates creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local children, youth, and families.

The Role

The Out of Care and Resource Worker supports caregivers through assessments, contract and financial management, collaboration with front-line social workers, and participation in planning meetings to strengthen Out of Care placements.



This role plays a meaningful part in helping children remain safely connected to extended family, culture, and community—offering the chance to make a lasting and positive impact in their lives.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements

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.

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, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).

Preference may 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, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
- Experience using KAT assessment tools.
- Applicants eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFSCA).
- Who currently hold, previously held/and are immediately eligible for C3 delegation under Child, Family and Community Service Act
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