Job Description

SOCIAL WORKER

Permanent/Full-Time

?aq'am (Cranbrook, BC)

Who We Are:

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services (KKCFSS) is a non-profit Delegated Aboriginal Agency governed by the Ktunaxa Nation Council Social Sector Board. KKCFSS is available to Ktunaxa citizens, First Nations, Metis and Inuit living on and off-reserve in the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory.

KKCFSS believes in a holistic approach to providing services with some fundamental beliefs:

Healthy communities make healthy children. Children are the future of our, and all, nations. Children have the right to a safe, secure and culturally appropriate family and community experience. Children have the right to grow up connected to their family, community and culture. Families have the right to culturally relevant services.

The Opportunity:

Join a team that values your contributions and allows you to grow your career while utilizing your unique skills, creativity and passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of Indigenous children, youth and families.

In the Role of Social Worker, You Will:

Coordinate and conduct child protection assessments and investigations for all Aboriginal children on and off reserve.

Provide ongoing Family Support and Child Protection Services to children and their families including initiating referrals to other KKCFS staff and external agencies.

Provide family and community support services with goal of supporting and maintaining family units.

On an ongoing basis assess client functioning and risk to children.

Prepare children and families and required documents for court.

Attend and give evidence in family and young offender court.

Support and monitor temporary and permanent placements of children in care.

Coordinate joint meetings between community, leadership, Metis and other Aboriginal organization staff and KKCFS staff.

What You Will Bring to the Role:

Undergraduate degree in social work or related field.

Eligible for full delegation under the Child, Family, and Community Service Act.

2 years experience working with families at risk (equivalency and other positions that work with child protection).

2 years experience working with Aboriginal communities.

Extensive knowledge of aboriginal issues both historical and current in British Columbia.

Knowledge of ethics and professional approaches in resolving ethical dilemmas.

Be a positive community role model.

Work in ways which empower and build capacity among individuals and communities.

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff as well as other inter-disciplinary. partners in both the aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities.

Excellent communication skills, including written, oral and computer skills.

Ability to deal effectively with disclosures of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

Valid BC driver's license.

Our Commitment to You:

Excellent total compensation package. Generous and flexible time off options unique to KKCFSS, promoting work life family balance. Education and professional development opportunities. Starting Salary of $76,794 to $84,208.

Apply Now!

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services Society

7472 Mission Road

Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5

kkcfss-hr@ktunaxa.org

OR

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Ktunaxa-Kinbasket-Child-&-Family-Services-1/jobs

Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other Indigenous ancestry. If you are a Ktunaxa citizen who is interested in this opportunity but do not feel you have the necessary qualifications, please contact the Ktunaxa Nation Council Education and Employment Sector.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $76,794.00-$84,208.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person