Growth Guardianship & Adoption Social Worker

British Columbia Public Service Careers; Dawson Creek; Hybrid; CAD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Telework up to 2 days/week

Job summary

British Columbia Public Service Careers seeks a Guardianship/Adoption/Permanency Worker in Dawson Creek. You will guide children and youth through care, develop safety-focused permanency plans, and advocate for their rights while collaborating with Child Protection, Youth Probation and Mental Health teams.

The role supports adoption services for children and families; flexible work options include up to two days at home weekly under a telework agreement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field or Master’s in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with practicum in family and child welfare
• In-service MCFD employees with regular SPO 24-30 base position eligible
• Equivalent registration with BC College of Social Workers or approved registration application (ICES if education outside Canada)

Responsibilities

• Guide and support children and youth through care, creating plans emphasizing safety and well‑being
• Advocate for the rights of children and youth and monitor milestones
• Provide adoption-related services to children, adoptive families and birth parents at key stages

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Master’s Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology / Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology

BC College of Social Workers registration or eligibility

Job description

British Columbia Public Service Careers seeks a Guardianship/Adoption/Permanency Worker in Dawson Creek. You will guide children and youth through care, develop safety-focused permanency plans, and advocate for their rights while collaborating with Child Protection, Youth Probation and Mental Health teams.

The role supports adoption services for children and families; flexible work options include up to two days at home weekly under a telework agreement.