FDR Social Worker-F / T (Global)-1774

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society; Mission; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

An Indigenous Children & Family Services Agency in Mission, BC is seeking a full-time FDR Social Worker. The role involves providing culturally appropriate and responsive community services to Indigenous families while ensuring child protection and welfare. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related fields and experience in human services. A valid BC driver's license is also required. This position offers significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Earned Day Off available

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Three years of experience in human services is an asset.
• Must complete C6 delegation training in BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate social services.
• Work with communities to strengthen child protection.
• Engage in case planning and service delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Cultural competency

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Knowledge of child protection laws

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Child and Youth Care Degree

Social Sciences Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

“What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.”

Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families(First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?

If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family. We are a fully delegated Indigenous Children & Family Services Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó : lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.

Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.

• W e strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
• O ur service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
• W e work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

FDR Social Worker -

Full-Time-Global

Base Office Region : Misson

FDR Delegated Team 2

Salary- $69,.65 to $94,.02 per annum (35 hrs. per week)

EDO (Earned Day Off) Available : Monday or Friday, Week 1

PleasenotethatanyoneapplyingforthispositionmaybesubjecttothewagegrowthserieswithintheIndigenousDelegatedSocialWorkerProgression (IDSWP) outlinedin theCollectiveAgreementAPPENDIXA1

Anyone placed on the IDSWP growth series will not be eligible for the temporary market adjustment until they reach full workinglevel Grid25,Step 1.

POSITION SUMMARY :

ReportingtoaDelegatedTeamLeader,socialworkerswillworkwithinthecommunitiestoprovideculturally appropriate, and responsive, community-based services. Services will fall within the parameters providedby the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and PracticeStandardsandIndicators(AOPSI).ServiceswillsupportCommunitiesinbuildingpreventativeprogramming that strengthens the capacity and involvement of the Community in protecting, supporting,and planning for its children. The Social Worker will be the first point of contact for any child protectionreport,andwillworkinpartnershipwithFamilies,CommunityMembers,BandDesignates,identifiedElders,and other identified supports, in all Case Planning and Service Delivery decisions. The Social Worker willprovide services within the realm of; Family Development Response, Protective and Voluntary FamilyService, and Guardianship. The Social Worker will become knowledgeable of, and competent in thepracticeofCommunity Protocols, andwillparticipateinimportantCommunity eventsandceremonies.

Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way. Lets'emót – to be of one heart and one mind.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Child and Youth Care Degree or a Social Sciences degree
• Minimum of three years of experience in the human services field would be an asset.
• A combination of related education in a human services field and experience may be accepted.
• Must be delegated or able / willing to attend training for C6 delegation in the province of B.C.
• AbilitytopracticestandardssetoutintheChildProtectionResponsePolicies,B.C.Child,FamilyandCommunity Services Act, and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators(AOPSI)Manual;
• AwarenessoftheB.C.BenefitsAct;B.C.AdoptionsAct;B.C.FamilyRelationsAct;YoungOffendersAct;andother pertinentprovincialandfederallegislation;
• AbilitytopracticestandardssetoutinGood RecordingGuide;
• KnowledgeandappreciationofIndigenouscultureandhowcultureimpactsinthedevelopmentofindividualsand communities;and Indigenousculture in generaland historyinparticular;
• Understandingofcross-culturalissuesastheyaffectchildrenincare,fosterparents,biologicalparentsandcommunities oforigins;
• Practicalknowledgeoffederal,provincialandindigenousorganizationsmandatedtoprovidehealth,counseling andchildandfamily services;
• Strongunderstandingofagencypolicies andproceduremanuals.
• Computer literacyondatabases,MicrosoftWord, Excelandothercomputersoftware
• ValidBCClass 5Driver’sLicense(norestrictions);reliabletransportationwithadequatevehicleinsurance
• ThisisanexcellentopportunityforfullydelegatedstafftogainexperienceonaMulti-Interdisciplinary Team, anddevelop professionally towardsadvancingintoother careeroptions
• Criminal Records Check is a requirement.

CONFIDENTIALITY :

FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and must comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Agency’s Human Resources Policy Manual and other policies and operational manuals, AOPSI and the

B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act.