FDR Social Worker - F / T (Langley) -1674

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Societ; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to promoting Indigenous culture and supporting children, youth, and families. As a Social Worker, you will work within communities to deliver culturally relevant services that prioritize family unity and children's rights. Your role will involve collaborating with families, community members, and Elders to create preventative programming and ensure the well-being of children. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while being part of a supportive team that values cultural identity and community strength. If you are passionate about Indigenous issues and have the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive change.

Benefits

Employer-paid extended health benefits

Participation in the Public Service Pension Plan

Earned Day Off (EDO) on Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in human services preferred.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation pertinent to child and family services.
• Understanding of Indigenous culture and its impact on individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally appropriate, community-based services.
• Collaborate with families and community members in case planning.
• Participate in community protocols, events, and ceremonies.

Skills

Indigenous cultural understanding

Child Protection Response Policies

Community engagement

Computer literacy

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Child and Youth Care degree

Social Sciences degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

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

Do you have a genuine passion for promoting the values of Indigenous culture while working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit), 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 the 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 a focus on strengthening culture and identity while honoring family strengths.

• We strive to work holistically to keep families together and reintegrate children with their families and extended families.
• Our service delivery is conducted with an open heart and mind, focusing on the best interests of the family while keeping children at the center.
• We work to ensure children are connected to their family and community, and that their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

FDR Social Worker - 1674

Full-Time - Langley

FDR Delegated Team 2 (IFK)

Salary: $69,762.65 to $94,755.02 per annum (35 hrs/week)

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

Please note that applicants for this position may be subject to the wage growth series within the Indigenous Delegated Social Worker Progression (IDSWP) outlined in the Collective Agreement Appendix A1. Placement on the growth series may delay eligibility for the temporary market adjustment until reaching full working level Grid 25, Step 1.

Position Summary:

Reporting to a Delegated Team Leader, social workers will work within communities to provide culturally appropriate, community-based services. Services will align with the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI). The goal is to support communities in building preventative programming that enhances capacity and involvement in protecting and planning for their children. The Social Worker is the first contact for child protection reports and collaborates with families, community members, Band Designates, Elders, and other supports in case planning and service delivery. Services include Family Development Response, Protective and Voluntary Family Services, and Guardianship. The Social Worker will also learn and participate in community protocols, events, and ceremonies.

Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council ensuring that culture is embedded throughout the agency, upholding our goals, mission, and values. Lets'emót - to be of one heart and one mind.

Education, Experience & Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor of Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or a related Social Sciences degree
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in human services preferred
• A combination of related education and experience may be considered
• Delegation or willingness to attend C6 delegation training in BC
• Ability to practice standards in Child Protection Response Policies, BC Child, Family and Community Services Act, and AOPSI
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation pertinent to child and family services
• Ability to adhere to Good Recording Guide standards
• Understanding of Indigenous culture, history, and its impact on individuals and communities
• Awareness of cross-cultural issues affecting children in care and their families
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and Indigenous health, counseling, and child and family service organizations
• Strong understanding of agency policies and procedures
• Computer literacy in databases, MS Word, Excel, and other software
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver's License, reliable transportation, and adequate insurance
• Criminal Records Check required

Confidentiality:

Employees must comply with confidentiality policies outlined in the HR Manual, operational policies, AOPSI, and the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act.

Learn more about us at www.fvacfss.ca.

This position requires union membership.

We offer employer-paid extended health benefits and participation in the Public Service Pension Plan, if eligible.

• Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

This position is open to internal and external candidates. Applications are accepted until 4:30 pm PST on Friday, April 4th, 2025. Current employees must apply via the internal job portal using ADP with their login credentials.