Resource Social Worker

Carrier Sekani Family Services; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrier Sekani Family Services in Burns Lake, BC is seeking a permanent full-time Child Welfare Specialist to coordinate placements for children in care under CFCSA, including out-of-region placements.

You will liaise with delegated Aboriginal agencies and MCFD, recruit and train foster parents, support ongoing evaluation of children’s progress, and interpret CSFS policies to service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field.
• Must possess and maintain a C3 or greater delegation under the CFCSA, or the ability to attend training to obtain C3 delegation.
• Ideal candidate has previous family service or child welfare experience and/or resources, guardianship or child protection specialization.
• Knowledge of resources and guardianship under CFCSA and related act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determines appropriate resources for the placement of children being brought into care under the CFCSA and coordinates out-of-region placements if required.
• Liaises with delegated Aboriginal agencies and MCFD regarding placements of children in care during Integrated Case Management meetings.
• Facilitates the provision of family and extended family resources for children in care by recruiting, orienting, training and monitoring foster parents.
• Provides ongoing evaluation and assessment of a child’s progress during placement to inform planning.
• Supports foster homes and resource providers by interpreting CSFS policy and requirements to service providers.

Skills

C3 delegation

Child welfare experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field

Job description

Location: Burns Lake, BC

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 550 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity

• Determines appropriate resources for the placement of children being brought into care under the CFCSA and coordinates out-of-region placements if required.
• Liaises with other delegated Aboriginal agencies and MCFD regarding placements of children in care by participating in Integrated Case Management meetings on a regular basis to discuss and report on specific placement issues and general outstanding resource issues.
• Facilitates the provision of family care resources and extended family resources for children-in-care by recruiting, orienting, studying, recommending for approval and training and monitoring foster parents.
• Provides ongoing evaluation and assessment of a child’s progress during placemen to assist in the planning process.
• Supports foster homes and contracted resource providers by interpreting CSFS policy and requirements to service providers in a positive manner ensuring that requirements for use of resources are clarified, understood and met.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field (Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, and Theology)
• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a family service or child and youth service environment and/or previous child welfare experience (resources, guardianship or child protection-preferably you will have you child welfare specialization)
• Must possess and maintain a C3 or greater delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA), or the ability to attend training to obtain C3 delegation.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Burns Lake, a small community with big aspirations and determination is the economic hub for the Lakes District. This bustling region is a dream location due to affordable housing and low cost of living. “We are proud of our business community, our thriving civic life, and our vibrant First Nations culture. It is our big-spirited, big-thinking people who make this community a healthy place to live”. Explore the Love Burns Lake website at lovenorthernbc.com/community/burns-lake/ to discover this 4-season playground and consider the great life you can have living here.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:

• The target hiring range for this position is $39.7452 to $ 51.4710 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.
• Please note that this is a term position ending in November 2026, and is not eligible for employee benefits.

Deadline to Apply: October 30, 2026 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at [e-mail] and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.