Tuesday, April 1, 2014

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Employment Opportunities

Child Protection Social Worker
Social Program Officer 24 (Growth)
Salary: $27.58 - $36.50 hourly
Sechelt/Gibsons
0.5 Part-Time Opportunity


Apply your expertise in a role where you can make a positive difference for the children of British Columbia


As a Child Protection Worker, you investigate and assess situations and develop plans to ensure the safety of children and provide family support services. You counsel families, fulfill the role of a guardian and coordinate and consult with other service providers in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Using your knowledge related to child welfare, you have a willingness to work in partnership with families from diverse backgrounds, aboriginal communities and community partners. Utilizing your expert skills, you effectively work and provide supportive guidance to caregivers and communities who are experiencing stressful and complex situations. Exhibiting a high level of care and attention, you provide consultation, guidance and support to children, youth, caregivers and families in an attempt to resolve or stabilize crises and/or stressful situations. In this vital position, you have the ability to work with and facilitate group processes while also providing crisis intervention to determine alternative placements.

Located at the south end of the Sunshine Coast, just north of Vancouver, Gibsons (population: 4,182) is a quaint town of artists and fishing boats. Perched on a hillside, it overlooks a harbour and faces nearby islands in Howe Sound. As the crow flies, the "Gateway to the Sunshine Coast" is 16km/10mi from Vancouver. To get to Gibsons, it's a 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, followed by a 5km/3mi drive from the Langdale ferry terminal.

Sechelt (population: 8,454) is as laidback as it is scenic, full of artists and surrounded by green coastal mountains. Getting to Sechelt, is just a 40-minute ferry ride from West Vancouver, followed by a 27km/17mi drive up Highway 101. Nestled on a strip of land between Howe Sound and the Strait of Georgia, this largest municipality on the Sunshine Coast attracts visitors with its blissful mix of water and land activities, suitable for all ages and ability levels.

We offer training, growth and development opportunities; a competitive salary and benefits package; a pension plan that ranks among the best; and offer a balance between work and life commitments. We are committed to continuing to be an employer of choice and providing a professional environment where ideas work.

Travel is a requirement in this position and a valid BC Driver's License is required. You may be required to work evening/weekends.

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