SPO 24 HTR (Growth) - CYSN Generalist

Posting Title SPO 24 HTR (Growth) - CYSN Generalist Position Classification Social Program Officer R24 HTR Union GEU Work Options Hybrid Location Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 CA (Primary) Salary Range $80,703.86 - $100,522.85 (Growth) annually, which includes a 1 Grid Market Adjustment for Growth Series and a 3 Grid Market Adjustment\* at the full working level Close Date 11/18/2026 Job Type Regular Full Time Temporary End Date Ministry/Organization BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development Ministry Branch / Division Children and Youth with Support Needs/Service Delivery Division Job Summary **The Team** The Rural Interior Children and Youth with Support Needs (CYSN) team is an established team that provides voluntary support services to children, youth and their families, recognizing each person’s unique strengths, abilities and needs. The team works closely and collaboratively with other program areas including the internal resource and guardianship teams and external community partners to help families access inclusive supports, respite services and smooth transitions to adult services. Together, the team is committed to supporting the well-being and development of children, youth and families in a respectful, inclusive and family-centred way. **The Role** The CYSN Generalist delivers a broad range of support needs services to children and youth experiencing serious behavioural, medical and physical challenges. In this role you will support local children and youth with support needs and their families in assessing needs, developing service plans, coordinating supports and connecting them with services that promote their well-being and development. You will build collaborative relationships with families, service providers and other program areas while providing culturally safe, inclusive and responsive services that recognize the unique strengths, needs and experiences of each child, youth and family. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference by helping children and youth with complex care needs access the supports they need to thrive. **Qualifications:** **Education and Experience Requirements** 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 ap