Snowoyelh Te Lalem Support Worker

Sts'ailes; Agassiz; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sts’ailes is looking for a Snowoyelh Te Lalem Support Worker to ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants in Agassiz. The role involves direct interaction with community members and requires knowledge of Sts’ailes culture and family systems, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years work related experience or equivalent training.
• Experience working with Aboriginal communities.
• Certifications such as First Aid, WHMIS, Food Safe, and Naloxone training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and wellbeing of program participants.
• Assist clients in working toward their goals.
• Supervise and train other staff in procedures.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate in a related human/social service field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Snowoyelh client database

Job description

Sts’ailes is seeking a qualified Snowoyelh Te Lalem Support Worker for the Snowoyelh Department. This position will interact directly with Te Lalem Director, Te Lalem Manager/House Lead, program participants, extended family, and community members. The focus will be to ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants and to assist them in working toward their goals. The Snowoyelh Te Lalem Support Worker will operate under the direction of the Te Lalem Manager/House Lead and as needed the Te Lalem Director.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRMENTS:

Minimum of 2 years work related experience or a combination of equivalent training and experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of Sts’ailes culture.

Demonstrated knowledge of Sts’ailes family systems.

Demonstrated knowledge of Snowoyelh Te Emi: Melh Te Sts’ailes Child and Family Services Law.

Experience and knowledge in working directly with aboriginal communities using culturally, community and family strengths-based approach.

Must have education and/or knowledge certificate in a related human/social service field.

Set up and maintain client file information through e-mail and Te Lalem procedures.

Understand and adhere to Te Lalem office procedures.

Arrange travel schedules and make reservations for clients as required.

May compile data, statistics, and other information as required.

May supervise and train other staff in procedures and use of current software.

Prior work experience with First Nations an asset.

Strong organizational skills with continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with clients and staff.

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality and protect sensitive information.

Must possess computer skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel Programs, knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Snowoyelh client database.

Knowledge of the impacts and dynamics of Alcohol and Drug abuse.

Knowledge of Family Violence mitigation strategies.

Participation in family care planning meetings and circles.

Must have good interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult people and situations.

Demonstrated record of good work attendance and punctuality.

Housekeeping and food preparation skills.

First Aid, WHMIS, Food Safe, Building Service, and Naloxone training.

Trauma informed training.

Must provide a criminal record check from the Criminal Records Review Program with either a Notice of Clearance, or a Determination of No Risk from the registrar.

Valid BC Driver’s License Class 5

Wage Range: In Accordance with Sts’ailes Salary Grid
Type of Position: Full time and part time employment

Candidates will be screened according to the qualifications/requirements and are required to submit a resume, cover letter and 2 letters of reference. Please fax or mail your application to:

Sts’ailes
Attention: Human Resource Department
4690 Salish Way, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A1
Fax: [phone]

We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview. We thank all applicants for their interest.