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Ha Shilth Sa; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The NTC Usma Family and Child Services in Campbell River, BC is seeking three experienced, C6 delegated Social Workers to fill permanent full-time positions with full caseload responsibilities. Travel by vehicle, boat, and airplane may be required depending on caseload.

Usma Nuu-chah-nulth services support child safety and community collaboration. Preferred qualifications include a BSW, CYC, or related degree with years of progressive social work experience with First Nation families; knowledge

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in social work or related field with several years of caseload experience involving First Nation families.
• Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture, or being a First Nations person is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate reports about a child’s need for safety.
• Consult with Nations focusing on safety issues; prevent abuse and neglect; keep children connected to family and community; preserve cultural identity of Nuu-chah-nulth children.
• Evaluate vulnerability factors using a trauma-informed lens.
• Collaboratively create a safety plan with the family, supports, and Nation.

Education

BSW, CYC or related degree

Job description

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services is seeking three (3) experienced, C6 delegated Social Workers to fill permanent, full-time positions.

Based out of Campbell River, BC, these positions will have full C6 caseload responsibilities. Travel (by vehicle, boat, and airplane, depending on caseload) may be required for this position. Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services works on the traditional territories of the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, as well as the Port Alberni, Campbell River and Gold River urban areas, supporting and collaborating with community to develop appropriate responses to child safety concerns and build upon community support services.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate any report about a child’s need for safety.
• Consult with Nations with a focus on safety issues; prevention of child abuse and neglect, keeping children connected to family and community, and preserving cultural identity of Nuu-chah-nulth children.
• Evaluating vulnerability factors, utilizing a trauma-informed lens.
• Collaboratively creating a plan for safety with the family, supports and Nation.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSW, CYC or degree in a related field with several years of progressive social work caseload experience involving First Nation families
• Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture, and traditions; or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of related legislation, documents, and court process.
• Must have a car and valid driver’s licence.
• Provide work references and an acceptable criminal record check.

Competitive benefit package and salary based on qualifications and experience. The salary range is $88,130.70- $100,522.86 (with full C6 delegation).

Company

NTC

Location

Campbell River