POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs general clerical duties and routine administrative related tasks for the Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (FVACFSS). The position’s Key Results Areas include: administrative filing and record keeping; data entry and typing; preparation/drafting of routine correspondence, administrative reports and other communications; ordering of office supplies and equipment; making travel arrangements for staff; monitoring tasks; general information assistance to staff, clients and the public; and performing other tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 Graduation; courses in Office Administration an asset
• Minimum of one year related office/clerical experience
• Demonstrated ability to use Word and Excel
• Sound organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, ability to follow instructions, and analytical skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds
• Valid BC driver’s license required – no restrictions
• Criminal records check required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Administrative Assistant will provide support to professional staff in the assigned team serving children and families. Key responsibilities include assisting professional staff –Multi-disciplinary team – with maintaining reports, records, documentation needs for cases, financial records and files. The Administrative Assistant is required to have a good understanding of the professional staff’s requirements, court processes and case management techniques and have a good understanding of programs and community resources.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 graduation; completion of office administration courses an asset
• Minimum three years progressively responsible administrative and/or clerical experience (Work experience credit may be given for completion of office administration courses)
• Proficiency with Word and Excel
• Sound organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively orally and in writing, set priorities and manage workload with minimal supervision, develop and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of individuals, maintain confidentiality
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to establish rapport with people of all educational and occupational backgrounds
• Valid BC driver’s license required (no restrictions)
• Criminal records check required.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance and supervision of their Delegated Team Leader, Social Workers on Multidisciplinary Teams are responsible for developing a trusting and respectful relationship with children, families and communities the Agency serves. Float Social Workers at Xyolhemeylh can expect to contribute to our Mission across the entire social work service delivery spectrum.

Float Social Workers are permanent full time employees that may be scheduled to work from any of our offices in Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Agassiz and Chilliwack.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors of Social Work Degree, Child and Youth Care Degree or a Social Sciences degree plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the human services field
• Must be delegated or eligible for C6 delegation in the province of B.C
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships with children, families, Aboriginal communities, foster parents, biological parents, and other FVACFSS employees; developing contractual arrangements with clients, caregivers, and other professionals; balancing competing priorities; working under pressure; writing concise reports to various audiences; representing and promoting FVACFSS; and conducting investigations, completing assessments, developing work plans, implementing plans and evaluating intervention success
• Professional commitment, flexibility, good problem solving and dispute resolution skills
• Computer literacy on databases, Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer software
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
• This is an excellent opportunity for fully delegated staff to gain experience on a Multi-Interdisciplinary Team, and develop professionally towards advancing into other career options
• Criminal Records Check is a requirement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

These positions are an excellent opportunity for fully delegated social workers to gain experience and develop professionally as a leader in a social services environment. These positions require you to work with social workers and other professionals at various steps in their careers to help the organization achieve its goals both as individuals and as a team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Bachelors of Social Work Degree, Child and Youth Care Degree or a Social Sciences degree plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the human services field; preference will be given to those with C6 delegation; all candidates must be eligible for C6 delegation in the Province of B.C.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of current child safety protection social work experience; and Team Leadership training
• Considerable experience in managing, supervising and leading with a history of team and individual results
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written – for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships with children, families and Aboriginal and other community partners; balancing competing priorities and; successfully implementing plans
• Computer literacy on Word, Excel, databases and other computer software
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no N or L restrictions); reliable vehicle with adequate insurance
• Criminal Record Check is required

POSITION SUMMARY:

Outreach Counsellors work within an integrated team environment to support and strengthen families that are involved in child protection services. They provide immediate support and short-term intensive service to Aboriginal families and Circle 5 Social Workers during the intake and early assessment phase of Child Protection Response. Counsellors will focus on reducing immediate safety risks and preserving the family unit. In circumstances where the child(ren) must be placed outside of the family home, Counsellors will work to secure alternate placement within the family network, while at the same time focusing on facilitating a quick return to parent(s).

Counsellors provide a cultural perspective in relation to risk and safety assessment, and assist families to understand legal jargon while minimizing boundaries to engagement in service.

Outreach Counselors are expected to work flexible hours – in a 35 hour work week, including evenings and weekends – to be able to respond to immediate child protection intake and investigation calls, and best meet the needs of the children, youth and families they serve.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate Degree with focus on human services or related field, plus minimum 3 years experience working with Aboriginal children and parents in a human services capacity within an Aboriginal community or urban Aboriginal community setting
• Working knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act, and of child protection proceedings
• Demonstrated knowledge of the generational impacts of Colonization, and historical Child welfare practice, on Aboriginal people and their families, as well as the finding of the TRCC and recommendations
• Knowledge and ability in practices and traditions of aboriginal people
• A sound understanding of child management and effective parenting techniques
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
• Proof of a valid driver’s license – no restrictions
• Criminal record check is a requirement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Family Preservation Counsellors (Family Counsellors) work within an integrated team environment to support and strengthen families that are involved in child protection services.

The goal of the program is to reduce the risk of harm to the child in the home instead of placing the child in an out of home placement. Services are designed to help families learn new problem-solving and coping skills, appropriate parent-child interaction, discipline and behaviour management, as well as develop longer term natural social supports with the goal of avoiding future crisis.

The Family Preservation Counsellor provides an intensive in-home and community-based family preservation treatment program. The Family Preservation Counsellor delivers services in the family’s natural environment and when they are most receptive to learning. Family members, community and other supports are enlisted as partners in assessment, goal setting, and treatment planning.

Family Preservation Counsellors are expected to work flexible hours – in a 35 hour work week, including evenings and weekends – to best meet the needs of the children, youth and families they serve.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Undergraduate Degree with focus on human services or related field, plus minimum 3 years experience working with Aboriginal children and parents in a human services capacity within an Aboriginal community or urban Aboriginal community setting
• Working knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act, and of child protection proceedings
• Demonstrated knowledge of the generational impacts of colonization, and historical child welfare practice on Aboriginal people and their families, as well as the finding of the TRCC and recommendations
• Knowledge and ability in practices and traditions of aboriginal people
• A sound understanding of child management techniques and effective parenting techniques
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written – for multiple audiences
• Proof of a valid driver’s license – no restrictions
• Criminal records check is a requirement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working as part of a team, the Family Cultural Connections Workers work to ensure that each child in care has the best possible placement, and that a permanency plan is developed for each child under a Continuing Custody Order. Workers will build a care plan in response to each child/youth’s developmental and cultural needs with a focus on their Aboriginal identity and connection to their community. Working directly with children, youth, caregivers and families, an active and relevant cultural plan is not only developed, but its implementation is also supported. Family Cultural Connections Workers ensure that Permanency Plans are completed in a timely manner.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Human services diploma, or equivalent education and experience working with children and youth in care
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Experience modeling or mentoring positive cultural influence with knowledge and historical understanding of Aboriginal issues
• History of creatively developing cultural plans unique to the needs of each child, youth and community; ability to work with elders, chief and counsel and community members
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and with other program area teams and professionals
• Self-directed and motivated to complete research with minimal supervision; experience with genealogical research and genogram programs
• Computer literacy with databases, Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer software
• Ability to work irregular hours, including some evenings and weekends, as dictated by client and community member needs and availability
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no N or L restrictions); reliable vehicle with adequate insurance
• Criminal Record Check is required

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the guidance and supervision of the Family Strengthening Team Leader, Family Enhancement Workers provide services to families on and off reserve. The focus is on the facilitation of family growth and development, providing assistance in parental skill development and delivering support and family education programs as identified by a referral/assessment of the needs of the family.

The position of FEW has a variable work schedule, as there will be evening and weekend visits, which is a 35 hour week with up to 7 hours in a day.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of a two year (or longer) post-secondary program in a human services field or four years of related education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with children, parents, Aboriginal communities and community partners that are mandated to provide health, counselling and child and family services
• Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal culture – including Métis and Stó:lō cultural history – and experience applying that knowledge of how culture impact the development of individuals and communities
• Experience helping others work through cross-cultural issues with a particular focus on children in care, foster parents/care-givers, biological parents and communities of origin
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written – for multiple audiences
• Computer skills beyond Word and Outlook
• Demonstrable energy and drive in competencies like planning and organizing, relating to others, effective communication and creativity
• Criminal Records check is required
• Valid BC driver’s license required – no restrictions.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supported Connections program recognizes the importance of keeping children who are in foster care connected to their families by promoting meaningful family time through supported family visits. Supported Connections Workers provide families with support – not just supervision – and constructive, strengths-based feedback to help them have successful visits. To best support children and families, this position will work a variety of non-standard shifts such as Tuesday to Saturday late morning to early evenings.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A Degree or Diploma with an emphasis on Social Services, or combination of education and experience
• Two years in a related field working with Aboriginal children and parents in a human services capacity
• Knowledge of child development and strengths based parenting; experience working with children and families
• Knowledge of Aboriginal history and culture especially regarding families and communities
• Experience transitioning foster children between home environment and visit location
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract (no N or L restriction)
• Criminal Records Check required

POSITION SUMMARY:

SAIP Workers have responsibilities for both intervention (counselling) and education of sexual abuse to Aboriginal children, youth and families on and off reserve communities across the Fraser Valley. In addition to engaging with a variety of community partners to maximize awareness and prevention, SAIP Workers use a variety of therapeutic techniques when directly working with Aboriginal children, youth and families.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Masters Degree with focus on human services, counselling or Social Work plus a minimum of two years counselling experience, preferably working with Aboriginal children and parents in an Aboriginal community or urban Aboriginal community setting
• Experience using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Expressive Therapy for children under 12
• Ability and willingness to incorporate cultural activities and resources into all aspects of service to clients and communities
• Experience with developing materials and maintaining partnerships regarding awareness and education of issues surrounding sexual abuse
• Demonstrated knowledge of the generational impacts of Colonization, and historical child welfare practice, on Aboriginal people and their families, as well as the findings of the TRCC and recommendations
• Knowledge and ability in practices and traditions of aboriginal people
• Excellent computer skills
• Proof of a valid driver’s license and successful Criminal Record check

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Aboriginal Youth Transition Coordinator’s primary focus is to work directly with youth in care, community stakeholders, and staff of the agency in three service deliverables:

• Conducting Youth Transition Conferencing
• Organizing activities for youth in care to have meaningful input to the agency leadership
• Hosting and facilitating groups and programs for youth in care

The top priority of the Aboriginal Youth Transition Coordinator is to work directly with youth in care to organize and facilitate Youth Transition Conferencing. Youth Transition Conferencing is a process where youth in care design and host planning conferences with their support networks that will assist them in having sufficient life skills and supports once out of care. The Aboriginal Youth Transition Coordinator may also work directly with youth in care to ensure that their voice is reflected in the design, implementation, and ongoing support of a Youth Council as well as organizing the annual Youth Visions and Voices Forum. By working collaboratively with staff and agency stakeholders the Aboriginal Youth Transition Coordinator may also lead the development and implementation of programs and groups for youth in care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or diploma in Human Services is preferred
• Ability to organize and conduct work with limited supervision

  Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Ability to effectively engage with youth and facilitate focus groups and forums with diverse groups
• Recent work experience in community development and/or project management.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal communities, organizations and service providers within the Eastern Fraser Valley
• Knowledge and experience working with high risk Aboriginal Youth
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable vehicle with adequate insurance
• Criminal Records check is a requirement

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Community Engagement Worker (CEW) is part of the continuum of prevention strategies provided by FVACFSS to support and strengthen Aboriginal families in their communities under the suitable mandates of FVACFSS. The position works flexible hours to enhance the well-being of Aboriginal children and develops culturally safe programs and services for our stakeholders and communities. The CEW reports directly to the Regional Manager.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Two-year diploma in the Human Services field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and appreciation of: Aboriginal culture and how culture impacts the development of individuals and communities;
• Understanding of cross-cultural issues that impact on Aboriginal people and communities
• Practical knowledge of provincial, federal and Aboriginal organizations mandated to provide child & family services
• Highly developed communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to conceptualize new programs and services and experience in planning, organizing, directing, implementing and facilitating community based activities and programs
• Professional commitment, flexibility and good problem solving and dispute resolution skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to write concise reports addressed to various audiences
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
• Criminal records check is a requirement.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Regional manager have extensive experience leading and managing in a social service/child safety environment; this position is part of the executive leadership team and the successful candidate will have the competencies, skills and experience to have an immediate impact at a senior level in addition to being delegated (or eligible to be delegated) at the C6 level.

This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for managing, organizing and directing a full range of delegated services to Aboriginal children and families in their region. Through your leadership, you will be accountable to uphold the highest level of service quality and to monitor and constantly improve standards of practice – all in a culturally sensitive and collaborative way.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Bachelors of Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Social Sciences degree; a second degree (including Master’s) could be an asset; all candidates must have or be eligible for C6 delegation
• A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible roles supervising, managing and leading with a history of team and individual results in child protection
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written – for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships; balancing competing priorities; working under pressure; and implementing plans
• Strong consultation, facilitation, negotiation and investigative skills and the ability to coach others in these areas
• Comprehensive knowledge of child welfare social work and related legislation/standards
• Commitment to leading and inspiring others to provide excellent service in a culturally appropriate manner
• Computer literacy on Word, Excel, databases and other computer software
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no N or L restrictions); reliable vehicle with adequate insurance
• Criminal Record Check is required

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a manager with extensive experience leading and managing in a social service/child safety environment; this position is part of the executive leadership team and the successful candidate will have the competencies, skills and experience to have an immediate impact at a senior level in addition to being delegated (or eligible to be delegated) at the C6 level.

This position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for managing, organizing and directing a full range of delegated and collaborative services to Aboriginal children and families. Provides child welfare consultation to delegated teams. The Practice Manager is directly accountable for the quality of child welfare services and for setting and monitoring standards within the agency. Through your leadership, you will be accountable to uphold the highest level of service quality and to monitor and constantly improve standards of practice – all in a culturally sensitive and collaborative way.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of a Bachelors of Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Social Sciences degree; a second degree (including Master’s) could be an asset; all candidates must have or be eligible for C6 delegation
• A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible roles supervising, managing and leading with a history of team and individual results in child protection/safety
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written – for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships; balancing competing priorities; working under pressure; and implementing plans
• Strong consultation, facilitation, negotiation and investigative skills and the ability to coach others in these areas
• Proven comprehensive knowledge of child welfare social work and related legislation/standards
• Commitment to leading and inspiring others to provide excellent service in a culturally appropriate manner
• Computer literacy on Word, Excel, databases and other computer software
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no N or L restrictions); reliable vehicle with adequate insurance
• Criminal Record Check is required