BAND 2 - Advocate

Province of British Columbia

14h • Remote

About The Position

The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY), an independent and non-partisan officer of the B.C. Legislature, works to influence positive change to B.C.’s child-, youth- and young adult-serving systems. Working under the authority of the Representative for Children and Youth Act and Regulations , the Representative’s Office provides advocacy support to people dealing with the service system and advocates directly on behalf of children, youth and young adults, monitors and reviews government services for children and youth and reviews and sometimes investigates deaths and critical injuries of children and youth who are receiving services. We aspire to a legacy where children, youth, young adults and families served by the child and family serving systems receive timely, appropriate and compassionate support and services that they need, when they need it. We dream of a Province where all children and families thrive and where experiences of stigma, shame, judgment and racism have been eliminated.

Overview of Position RCY Advocates provide intake, direct advocacy and outreach services to children, youth and young adults (19 – 26) accessing a designated or prescribed service under the Representative for Children and Youth Act. Intake and advocacy services include assessing service requests, providing information and referrals, engaging with relevant key party groups in early resolution, promoting and supporting self-advocacy and providing direct advocacy services where appropriate. Advocates also engage in community relations activities with various key party groups across the province. RCY Advocates’ day-to-day work may focus on different elements of service for extended periods (i.e., intake, assessing requests, direct advocacy or community engagement) as operationally needed.

Requirements

• Accessing a designated or prescribed service under the Representative for Children and Youth Act.

Nice To Haves

• Full details about the education, experience and competencies required for this position, as well as any preferences or job specific conditions that apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake, direct advocacy and outreach services to children, youth and young adults (19 – 26) accessing a designated or prescribed service under the Representative for Children and Youth Act.
• Assess service requests, provide information and referrals, engage with relevant key party groups in early resolution, promote and support self-advocacy and provide direct advocacy services where appropriate.
• Engage in community relations activities with various key party groups across the province.
• Focus on different elements of service for extended periods (i.e., intake, assessing requests, direct advocacy or community engagement) as operationally needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed