Job SummaryWorking from an Indigenous Worldview and under the supervision of the Director of Family Development and Food Security as part of the Early Childhood Development team, the Indigenous Youth and Family Liaison will act as a liaison with community professionals and resources involved with supporting Indigenous students and their families within the schools, and develop working relationships to best support Indigenous students in achieving school outcome goals and objectives related to an individualized education/service plan. This position will be with elementary and middle schools.Roles and ResponsibilitiesAs an Indigenous Youth and Family Liaison, job duties include the following but are not limited to:Advocates and liaisons for Indigenous students and their families between home and school environmentsProvides a range of formal and informal school and community liaison services from a holistic lensActs in a non-curricular/non-teaching capacity in the school and in the community while providing advocacy and liaison support services to Indigenous students and their families at their schoolConnects and collaborates with appropriate referral sourcesIncludes Indigenous Youth resources in schools that are culturally safe and relevantIs available for support when identified as necessary by a school-based case management team or Indigenous Education Department (IED).Develops relationships with the IED Counsellor Consultants at each level for support and advocacyDevelops working relationships with school staff, the IED, and the contracted agency to support advocacy for Indigenous Students and families guided by IED frameworks and 1701 audit criteriaProvides reporting as determined by the school and VNFC requirementsMaintains accurate case files and case management plansWorks collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and networks with other resources to promote holistic health and wellness within the family system and environmentRepresents the VNFC in a respectful manner at all times.Maintains confidentialityDocuments and reports activity in alignment with VNFC practices and supports internal and external reporting as requiredAttends relevant skilled training and meetings when directedParticipates in staff development, staff meetings and department meetings as requiredParticipates in data collection and evaluation tasks as requestedKnowledge and SkillsFamiliarity and experience in Indigenous CommunitiesKnowledge of Indigenous culture and practices; in particular those of the current individual filling this role, or those communities previously served by this person, and some knowledge of the practice and beliefs of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Kwakwaka'wakw first peoples.Awareness of issues affecting Indigenous youth and communitiesAwareness of the dynamics of active and ongoing substance use, sexual abuse, family violence (including child abuse and neglect), grief, suicide, depression, healing and recoveryKnowledge and practice of providing community-based services to Indigenous peoples using philosophies of cultural humility and cultural safetyExperience working with Indigenous children/youth aged 6-15Communication Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work in a team environmentDemonstrated skills in report writing and documentationExcellent written communication skills with the ability to independently write reports, presentations, electronic correspondence, and other forms of professional communicationExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients and the general publicProficiency in Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Excel, and OutlookLeadership Skills and AbilitiesProvides positive role modeling and practices from a trauma-informed,



client-centered and decolonial lens.Must be reliable and self-motivatedAbility to work independently and be part of an integrated community team and in partnership with a variety of agenciesAbility to multi-task while remaining composed and maintaining a professional attitude in high stress situationsProven ability to work independently and be part of an integrated community team and in partnership with a variety of organizationsDemonstrated success in interventions, crises, and outcomesProgram Abilities and KnowledgeWorking knowledge of the Indigenous StudentWellness FrameworkWorking knowledge of available resources withinthe district, VNFC, and broader community, and development of workingrelationship with the providers of these servicesSupports IED and school-based staff regardingIndigenous students' family, peer, emotional and community connections and howthey impact students' school connectionsFamiliar with program planning, development, andevaluationMust maintain professional standards andmaintain confidentiality with respect to families and workDue to physical requirements of the work, theincumbent must spend a major portion of the workday standing, walking, and orsitting as well as possible bending or stretching and liftingKnowledge and ability to work ethically andmaintain professional boundaries when working with vulnerable clientsQualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in education, Social Work, Counselling and/or equivalent combination of training, education, and experienceTwo to four years of related experience and/or training related to education, social work and/or counselling will be consideredWork ExperienceRelevant experience working with Indigenous communities and/or non-profit organizationsWorking knowledge of federal, provincial and Indigenous organizations mandated to provide health, education, counselling, and Child and Family servicesLicenses and/or CertificatesValid BC Class 5 Driver's licenseClean Driver's recordStandard First Aid certification an assetOtherMust provide a explicit vulnerable sector criminal record checkAs this is outreach work, incumbent must have reliable transportationProof of vaccination may be required

📌 Indigenous Youth And Family Liaison -Elementary And Middle School (Victoria)
🏢 Victoria Native Friendship Centre
📍 Victoria