Indigenous Guardianship Social Worker - Full-Time

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society; Agassiz; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society in Agassiz, BC is seeking a Guardianship Social Worker for a full-time 35-hour week position. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will act as legal Guardian to children in care, deliver culturally safe services and collaborate with Indigenous communities, families and Elders to support rights and wellbeing.

You will work within BC CFCSA and AOPSI guidelines, bring strong written and oral communication, and travel as needed for core

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or related degree plus a minimum of three years in human services
• Must be delegated or eligible for C6 delegation in BC
• Knowledge of BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and AOPSI
• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and cross-cultural understanding
• Computer literacy including Word/Excel and data handling

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with children, families and communities
• Contribute to the agency's mission across service delivery
• Provide culturally appropriate and holistic services under the BC Act and AOPSI
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities, elders and support workers
• Support planning, delivery and evaluation of services for children in care

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Cross-cultural awareness

Interagency collaboration

Report writing

Investigations

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Child and Youth Care Degree

Social Sciences degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society in Agassiz, BC is seeking a Guardianship Social Worker for a full-time 35-hour week position. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will act as legal Guardian to children in care, deliver culturally safe services and collaborate with Indigenous communities, families and Elders to support rights and wellbeing.

You will work within BC CFCSA and AOPSI guidelines, bring strong written and oral communication, and travel as needed for core