SPO 24R - Resource Worker (Growth)

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

Job summary

BC Public Service Careers in Victoria, BC invites applications for a SPO 24R - Resource Worker (Growth). The Resource Team supports foster care placements and collaborates with SHSS and Out-of-Care to meet children's needs.

The role emphasizes recruitment, development of resources, and culturally safe services in partnership with Indigenous communities. The position requires preferred credentials in social work or related fields, plus relevant experience; a Criminal Record Check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in social work, child/youth care or related field with relevant practicum.
• Regulatory registration or eligibility with BC College of Social Workers or equivalent.
• International education must be assessed for equivalency where applicable.
• Expanded credentials may include human services degrees or certificates.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop and maintain a range of resources for Children in Care.
• Coordinate and match children in care with suitable foster caregivers.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities to provide culturally safe services.
• Provide ongoing support to caregivers and coordinate services and supports.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care

Master’s Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology

Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology with practicum in family and child welfare

Registered or eligible with BC College of Social Workers

ICES equivalency for degrees from outside Canada

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field

Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree with a related/human services master-level credential

Job description

SPO 24R - Resource Worker (Growth) - (125685)

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Posting Title

SPO 24R - Resource Worker (Growth)

Position Classification

Social Program Officer R24

Union

GEU

Work Options

Hybrid

Location

Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 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

10/30/2026

Job Type

Regular Full Time

Temporary End Date

6/30/2027

Ministry/Organization

BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development

Ministry Branch / Division

Job Summary

The Team
The Resource Team, consisting of six members including the Team Leader, facilitates and supports foster care placements for children and youth. The team works in partnership with SHSS and Out-of-Care teams to ensure children and youth are matched with caregivers who can best meet their needs. The team provides ongoing support to caregivers, assesses and coordinates services and supports, ensures foster care standards are maintained, and collaborates with internal and external partners to promote positive outcomes for children and youth.
The Role
Child Welfare Resources functions as a specialized team under the mandate of the Family and Children’s Services Act. Resource workers are responsible for recruiting, developing and maintaining a range of resources in which to place Children in Care. Retention of current resource providers, training new care providers, recognizing current resource providers, and increasing Community Awareness of fostering. Resource workers are also responsible for collaborating with indigenous communities to offer services and programs in a culturally safe environment for indigenous children and families. Trauma affects almost everyone in child and youth serving agencies, either directly or indirectly. As a Resource Worker, being trauma informed is a fundamental tenet of the Circle process outlined in the Aboriginal Policy and Practice Framework (APPF).
Qualifications:
Applicants may be considered who meet the preferred OR expanded credentials and experience requirements
1. 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.

2. 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 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)
• Eligible for delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA).
• Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Please refer to the Job Profile located in the additional information section at the bottom of the posting for:

• Salary placement based on education and experience.

For questions regarding this position, please contact [e-mail] .About this Position:
Currently there is one (1) full time, temporary opportunity until April 30, 2027, that may be extended of become permanent.
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work up to two (2) days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments *.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.