Social Worker Assistant-18 Month Term (Global)-1948

Administration Temporary Abbotsford, BC, CA 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1948

“What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.”

Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?

If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family. We are a fully delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.

Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.

- W e strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
- O ur service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
- W e work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

18 Month Term Position- Global

Base Office: TBD

Administration

Salary – $59,017.07 - $66,751.27 per annum. (35 hrs. per week)

EDO Availabl Friday- Week 1

POSITION SUMMARY:

Please note, that the length of this term may be dependent upon the return of the incumbent.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Social Work Assistant (SWA)



supports Social Workers by assisting with non delegated day-to-day casework activities. The delegated Social Worker and /or Team Leader retain full decision-making responsibility. Duties include direct assistance to Social Workers, support to youth in care, interaction with children in care, youth and foster parents, supervision of access visits, transportation of clients, and administrative coordination.

The Social Worker Assistant provides direct assistance to social workers by identifying sources of information that will be of assistance in the development and implementation of case management plans and the preparation of reports. The SWA provides support to youth in care by arranging for services with provincial ministries (e.g. Ministry of Housing and Social Development; Ministry of Education), supports case manager and service providers in developing youth’s independent living plan. The SWA will interact with children in care, youth and foster parents, provide transportation assistance, coordinate administrative aspects of client case management as well as interact and maintain contact with children-in-care, foster parents, and families.

Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way.Lets'emót – to be of one heart and one mind.

EDUCATION,



EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

- Minimum of grade 12 education with at least 2 years certification/diploma or post secondary education in the related field such as child and youth care, or related Human Service equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years experience working with children and youth in a directly related field.
- Understanding of child welfare system, basic court procedures and the Child Family and Community Services Act.
- Knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA) and other relevant Legislation
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices, values and beliefs and a demonstrated ability to work respectfully with Indigenous children, families, and communities in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Transparent understanding of risk and protective factors and relevant theories, principles, techniques, and practice approaches related to working with Indigenous children, families, and communities.
- Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships with children, families, Indigenous communities, foster parents, biological parents, and other FVACFSS employees; developing contractual arrangements and plans with clients, caregivers, and other professionals; balancing competing priorities; working under pressure; writing concise reports to various audiences; representing and promoting FVACFSS; developing work plans, implementing plans and evaluating intervention success
- Professional commitment, flexibility, good problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written as well as time management and organizational skills.
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📌 Social Worker Assistant-18 Month Term (Canada)
🏢 Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society
📍 Canada