Job Description

Family Preservation and Reunification Worker

Wage:

$60,000 - $75,000 Annual Salary, dependent upon experience

Living Out Allowance: $

80 per day

Benefits:

Paid sick days for yourself and family, 4 weeks of vacation, comprehensive benefits package, 5.5% employer matched pension

We offer time off in-lieu to acknowledge time spent at any Land-Based Healing Camp.

Hours:

Full-Time, rotating between Fort Ware community and our Prince George Office

(Flexibility required to accommodate member needs, and may include evenings and weekends)

Location:

Kwadacha Community (Fort Ware), or willingness to travel to community on a rotation

About Us

https://www.kwadacha.com/

Kwadacha Nation (Tsek'ene) is commonly known as Fort Ware and is located approximately 570 km north of Prince George, at the confluence of the Fox, Kwadacha, and Finlay rivers in the Rocky Mountain Trench. Kwadacha Nation strives to maintain a balance of resources and the needs of our people for current and future generations as taught by our ancestors. Our vision is that Kwadacha Dune are healthy, prosperous, self-sufficient, and protectors of khuta khudowa uwidlah (everything the creator gave us).

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager of Family and Justice Services, the Family Preservation and Reunification Worker will ensure that families and the community members receive support services that meet their individual or familial needs. The Family Preservation and Reunification Worker will provide interventions or referrals to supports for employment, mental health, addictions, and other needs to enrich and strengthen family units.

Provide individuals and families with appropriate support services or referrals to support services. Coordinate counseling, crisis intervention, and integrated case management activities with agencies. Help families gain skills and competencies to solve current and future issues and protect children. Conduct and complete detailed assessments or integrated case management meetings based on need. Provide interventions and therapeutic support and other support needs. Keep running notes/records of all contact with clients, support referrals, and/or other contacts. Develop, implement, and facilitate programs using available funds and in accordance with legislation. Help families gain skills and competencies to solve current and future issues and protect children. Collaborate with the Elders program to integrate Kwadacha culture and traditional teachings. Facilitate training, workshops, and/or support groups on relevant topics (E.g. Positive parenting, etc.) Report to and consult with Chief and Council regarding members and families at risk. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in child protection. Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License, clear Driver's Abstract, and willingness to travel within Kwadacha

To Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter to

Chelsie Nanez, HR Advisor

cnanez@kwadacha.com

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference may be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous Ancestry

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match
Willingness to travel:

50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person