Float Social Worker (Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope)- F/T -1701

Fvacfss; Chilliwack; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society seeks a Float Social Worker to provide services across Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope offices. The role is full-time and involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support Indigenous children, youth and families within Stó:lō Territory.

The position requires a Bachelor in Social Work or related field, 3+ years in human services, and BC delegation training or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level social work or related degree is required.
• Minimum of three years in human services is preferred.
• Delegation training in BC (C6) required or willing.
• Experience building relationships with Indigenous communities and families.
• Ability to write concise reports for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of BC child welfare laws and AOPSI is required.
• Criminal Records Check required.
• Valid BC driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with children, families, and communities.
• Work on Multidisciplinary Teams to provide services.
• Contribute to mission across social work service delivery spectrum.
• Complete assessments, develop care/work plans, and evaluate interventions.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Report writing

Computer literacy

Valid BC Driver’s License

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Child and Youth Care Degree

Social Sciences degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

FLOAT Full Time Agassiz, BC, CA 1 Attachments

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1701

Salary Range: $38.20 To $48.88 Annually

“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 Service 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.

Float Social Worker - 1701

EDO (Earned Day Off) - TBD

Please note that anyone applying for this position maybe subject to the wage growth series within the Indigenous Delegated Social Worker Progression (IDSWP) outlined in the Collective Agreement APPENDIX A1. Anyone placed on the IDSWP growth series will not be eligible for the temporary market adjustment until they reach full working level Grid 24, Step 1.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Float Social Worker Position requires a regular full-time employee to be scheduled to work from any of our offices in Chilliwack, Agassiz, and Hope.

Under the guidance and supervision of their DelegatedTeam Leader, Social Workers on Multidisciplinary Teams are responsible for developing a trusting and respectful relationship with children, families, and communities the Agency serves. Float Social Workers at Xyólheméylh can expect to contribute to our mission across the entire social work service delivery spectrum.

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 (3) 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.
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships with children, families, Indigenous communities, foster parents, biological parents, and other FVACFSS employees; developing contractual arrangements with clients, caregivers, and other professionals; balancing competing priorities; working under pressure; writing concise reports to various audiences; representing and promoting FVACFSS; and conducting investigations, completing assessments, developing work plans, implementing plans and evaluating intervention success.
• Ability to comply with practice standards set out in the Child Protection Response Policy (Chapter 3), B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) Manual.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the generational impacts of colonization, the Residential School System, and historical child welfare policies, on Indigenous people and their families; as well as the findings of the TRCC and recommendations.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Stó:lō cultural practices and traditions and how culture impacts the development of individuals and communities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal & communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively to provide coordinated service.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Professional commitment, flexibility, good problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
• Computer literacy on databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer software.
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
• Criminal Records Check is a requirement.
• This is an excellent opportunity for fully delegated staff to gain experience on a Multi-Interdisciplinary Team and develop professionally towards advancing into other career options.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and mustcomply 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.

This position requires Union Membership.

Xyólheméylh offers employer paid Extended Health benefits for eligible employees and enjoy participating in our attractive pension program with 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 at this time.