PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT PROSPECT

Position: Michif Youth Services Team Assistant

Hours of Work: 3 days per week (8:30-4:30); 21 hours per week

Job Location: Kikékyelc: A Place of Belonging

Geographic Catchment Area: Tkemlúps te Secwépemc within the unceded Secwépemcul’ecw, and the chosen home of the Two Rivers Metis Society

Reports to: Michif Youth Services Team Leader

Position Overview
The Michif Youth Services Team Assistant will provide administrative and practical support with day-to-day casework of files on the Michif Youth Services Team. They will work alongside the delegated social workers to support children/youth in achieving their identified goals to support permanency and/or independence, including reconnections with family, natural supports, cultural identity, and community. The Delegated Guardianship & Youth Services Team Assistant will conduct their duties in a manner that adheres to the LMO Michif Practice Model.

Primary Duties

Maintains regular records (and documents in ICM as required) and provides reports to the case manager and team leader as required

Supports with the maintenance of physical files for the Youth Services Team and Kikékyelc.

Prepares payment requests for purchases/payments related to youth files. Provides payment request to Case Manager, TL and ED (as required) and submits to the finance department.

Supports case managers with the completion of case related documentation in alignment with the Michif Practice Model

Submits payment information for delegated files into ICM/MIS for approval.

Transports clients to/from appointments, community events, etc. as required.

Participates in the development, modification, and evaluation of client plans in line with the Michif Practice Model in collaboration with a child/youth’s natural support network and case management team.

Regularly participates in integrated case management meetings to report clients’ activities and progress, supports Case Manager to document meetings, including next steps.

In collaboration with a delegated social worker,



the Michif Youth Services Team Assistant gathers information relevant to the child/youth's needs through interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with family members, service providers and other significant connections to the child/youth by using a variety of strategies identified in the LMO Michif Practice Model.

Outlines services provided and, in consultation with a case manager, provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.

Follows up with individuals post-move-in to ensure they are well supported and prevent the loss of housing or breakdown of placement

Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

Diploma in the field of Human or Social Services or related field

2 years related experience working with peoples of Indigenous ancestry

Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and community

Working Conditions

Travel in this position is required

Potential for violence in the workplace

Comfortable with supporting parents in their individual home settings

Ability to perform the requirements of the job, which include working independently with Metis parents who may experience cognitive delays and/or challenges with substance misuse, mental health, or other trauma related behaviours

Supervision received – frequent consultation with direct supervisor with directive and regular review of the work performed. Must comply with the expectations of the Michif Practice Model.

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check

Must consent to a Prior Contact Check

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License

As per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

Compensation
$27.48 – 30.96 per hour. Classification: Delegated Program Assistant (PSJEP Grid 9) of the BCGEU Indigenous Services Collective Agreement Wage Grids. Benefits & pension following a successful probationary period.

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📌 Michif Youth Services Team Assistant Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services (British Columbia)
🏢 Early Years Bc
📍 British Columbia