Youth and Family Advocate

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $34.46 to $35.86 per hour

Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field combined with 3-5 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent amount of education and experience will be considered
• Leadership training and/or experience
• Extensive knowledge of Tla’amin culture, community, and language, as well as guiding strategic plans (i.e., Tla’amin Nation Health and Wellness Plan; Comprehensive Nation Plan) an asset
• Demonstrated capacity to practice in ways that are culturally safe and trauma-informed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive understanding of FOIPPA, confidentiality, and related responsibilities
• Experience in providing advocacy within Child Protection, Health, Education, Justice, and other systems for Indigenous people and/or communities
• Ability to organize and manage multiple resources, groups, and community data within digital case management systems
• Ability to be independent, motivated, and innovative
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary service partners and stakeholders
• Advanced computer skills, especially Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Mental Health First Aid, Basic First Aid, Naloxone Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training, and related certifications are an asset
• Understanding of mental and emotional wellness and cultural safety
• Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License and acceptable Driver’s Abstract
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector and acceptable history check related to child protection (MCFD) before employment

List of Duties

Family Health and Wellness Management:

• Develop positive and healing relationships with the Tla’amin community and its families by always centering dignity
• Work with families to reconnect with healthy ways of being such as developing parenting, self-empowerment, and relationship skills
• Coordinate with other Tla’amin Health and Nation Children and Family Services staff to ensure wrap-around services for all Tla’amin youth and families
• Provide goal-oriented support rooted in traditional teachings that strengthen access and commitment to health within the home
• Advocate for clients within Health, Education, and other health care systems
• Build relationships with service providers to facilitate a positive experience for families
• Keep up-to-date, clear, and confidential records to the standard of Tla’amin Health
• Attend family emergencies and outreach, as appropriate and as required in collaboration with the Child and Family Services team
• Attend committees and other meetings related to job duties and role
• Actively engage to build relationships with service providers to facilitate a positive experience for families
• Effectively navigate Electronic Medical Records (EMR) with a focus on managing reports, meetings, and advocacy

Children and Youth with Special Needs – Complex Behaviour Key Worker:

• Understand existing programs, policies, and services, supporting families in accessing services, advocacy, building relationships among parents and service providers, and sharing information in an accessible way with the community, relationship-building, EMR, and report writing

Teamwork:

• Communicate regularly with the Case Manager/Navigator and Child and Family Services team

Working with the Tla’amin Health team across programs and services at Tla’amin Health reporting to the Health Director, the Youth and Family Advocate (YFA) works with Tla’amin youth and families to continue to keep their children healthy, well, and safe.

The successful applicant will be required to work in accordance with a BCGEU Collective Agreement as well as the policies and benefits therein and in addition to all relevant Tla’amin Health policies and procedures. This position is open to applicants of all genders and requires union membership.

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