Social Worker, Indigenous Child & Youth
Job No:
157705
Location:
Prince Rupert or Terrace, BC
- Live, work, and play in Prince Rupert or Terrace, BC!
- Finish each day knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of others
- Receive full benefits and compensation of $32.46 - $44.11/hr, plus relocation assistance
About Northwest Inter-Nation Family & Community Services Society
Northwest Inter-Nation Family & Community Services Society (NIFCS) is an Aboriginal-based agency that provides family support, guardianship, and caregiver services to seven First Nations communities in the Northwest region of British Columbia. NIFCS knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. NIFCS is guided by cultural knowledge, values, and wisdom and supported with strategic governance by a First Nations board of directors, representing each community.
NIFCS aims is to be a beacon of light to the seven communities, with the focus on delivering holistic, and community-based programs and services that meet the distinct needs of families. When programs and services are community-based and community-driven, then sustainable community-building actions take place, and communities achieve and promote their own health and well-being.
For more info about NIFCS, please click here.
About the Opportunity
NIFCS is currently looking for an enthusiastic Social Worker to work in our Prince Rupert or Terrace, BC office on a full-time basis. Travel in this position is required (to clients’ residences, Indigenous communities, foster care homes, and other locations as necessary).
The successful candidate will be involved in assessing and providing support services currently funded by AANDC for the Bands served by NIFCS and any additional prevention and intervention services that may be added to the mandate of the NIFCS Agency.
Specifically, your tasks will involve resource, voluntary, and guardianship support services including:
- Ensuring ongoing management of cases in accordance with the agency policy, First Nation standards, and Ministry Child Protection Standards
- Conducting child protection investigations, including assessing the immediate safety needs of children, developing safety plans, and making verification decisions
- Determining when children require admission to the Agency’s care to ensure their immediate safety and assisting in the coordination of Customary Care Agreements
- Developing and maintaining effective and therapeutic casework relationships with clients to reduce the risk of harm to children
- Developing a family-based service plan to address identified child protection concerns, providing emergency services as required
- Monitoring and evaluating progress with the family towards establishing goals
- Assessing and making decisions related to family reunification plans for a child in care and implementing such plans
- Assisting in preparing the child in care for independence by ensuring life skills are learned through appropriate placement and support, and maintaining a current and comprehensive social history of the family on the case file
- Protecting client privacy and confidentiality in accordance with legislation, NIFCS policies, and standards
- Actively facilitating and/or participating in group programs, program evaluation, and quality improvement
- Maintaining professionalism and knowledge of current practices by participating in professional development and ongoing research
- Working as a member of an inter-professional/multi-disciplinary team and in collaboration with agencies/services in the community, and family members, for the purpose of consolidating and coordinating client treatment
More About You
The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor/Master of Social Work, or Bachelor of Arts in child and youth care, and 1-3 years of related experience. Previous experience working with First Nations people, communities, or organizations and clinical experience working in child and youth services are preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required, along with a clean driving abstract. Preference will be given to candidates with a C6 Child Protection Delegation.
To excel in this role, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of confidentiality, the ability to work under pressure with professionalism, and are willing and able to travel by air or sea to provide community-based services as needed. You possess the ability to recognize and respect all cultural diversity with an understanding of diverse Aboriginal culture and traditional approaches to practice, specifically in remote communities, and their inherent challenges and barriers. Further, you have the ability to work occasional evening/flexible hours or to attend various cultural awareness training. Most of all, you have an openness and willingness to learn, with integrity and a high level of sensitivity.
Please note: Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. All employees of NIFCS are required to submit a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Screening and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and all occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a competitive salary of $32.46 - $44.11/hr, plus a wide range of benefits, including:
- Salary starting at $32.46/hr if undelegated, and up to $35.39/hr based on hours worked
- Salary starting at $38.65/hr if delegated, and up to $44.11/hr based on hours worked
- Extended health benefits
- Pension plan
- Remote community incentive after certain years of employment ($6000)
- Life and disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
- 3 weeks vacation to start
- Professional development opportunities
- Vehicle/transportation provided for work purposes
- Regular team days for employee bonding and appreciation!
Are you ready to take on a rewarding role that makes a true difference in the lives of children in Indigenous communities? Apply today!