SW AST 15R - Social Program Officer Assistant Full-time Job

This position largely interacts with children, families, other professionals and provides case management assistance to Ministry child protection workers who maintain case management responsibility for service delivery. Key responsibilities include assisting in the conducting of child abuse/neglect investigations, supporting youth-in-care (YIC), assisting in tracking, documentation and referral completion, and other duties related to support the intake team. This is a dynamic role with no two days looking the same. This position allows for opportunities to work out in the community and within the office.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements

• Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent AND one of the following:
  • 2 years of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 1 year or more of **related work experience; OR
  • 1 year of post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing) PLUS a minimum of 2 years or more of **related work experience; OR
  • Minimum of 3 years or more of **related work experience; OR
  • A combination of education and experience may be considered.

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

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

• Education and experience requirements obtained within the last 5 years.
• Post-secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline.
• Experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Management Information Systems (MIS) computer systems.
• Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

About this Position:
Resume must clearly identify how you meet the required education and/or experience qualifications.
Flexible work options are available, this position may be able to work up to two days at home per week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
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.

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is one of Canadas largest institutional investors, managing $295 billion in gross assets as of March 31, 2025.
Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, with offices in Vancouver, New York City, and London, U.K., BCI manages a diversified global portfolio of public and private market investments for British Columbia public sector pension and institutional clients.
BCI was established in 2000 by the provincial government to secure the financial futures of British Columbias public sector. Today, were one of Canadas largest asset managers and were just getting started.