Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Ongoing Family Preservation Caseworker

TERM: Full Time Position, Permanent

SUPERVISOR: Ongoing Family Preservation Team Leader

Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is a progressive and culturally focused agency supporting family safety that endeavors to provide outstanding practice to First Nations families residing in the

communities of the seven?member bands; Adams Lake, Bonaparte,

Neskonlith, Skeetchestn, Tk'emlups te Secwepemc, Simpcw, and

Whispering Pines/Clinton and who reside in Kamloops.

Striving to provide exceptional family healing services through prevention based practice, SCFSA incorporates a Signs of Safety framework as an innovative, strengths-based, and safety-organized approach to child protection casework., and safety-organized approach to child protection casework.

SCFSA believes that community connection and culturally appropriate family centered delivery of services is paramount to creating and enhancing a healing culture for our communities.

Successful applicants will be responsible for, but not limited to, providing services in the following functional areas:

Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while helping to preserve the family unit, providing preventative support, and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible Being responsible for the care, safety, and wellbeing of children in continuing care from age 0 to 18 while developing and supervising care plans that ensure these goals are met Delivering quality support services that are focused on the best interests and needs of Aboriginal youth in the Secwepemc Territory while safeguarding youth's well-being, developing safe environments for their growth and development, providing opportunities for youth to reach their full potential, and assisting youth in securing the supports they need to facilitate a healthy, successful transition into young adulthood Assessing, recruiting, and assisting care home parents to promote and maintain quality care in family settings while assessing potential care homes, and providing support and resources to care families Serving communities with an inclusive and respectful practice

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree; a Bachelor of Arts degree or a degree in a related human services field; a recognized two-year diploma in the human services field, plus 3 years of experience in child and family services and delegation training or a Master of Social Work or a Master's degree in a related human services field C-6 Delegation required or eligible for full delegation (May be required to attend delegation training) Minimum one-year social work experience or one-year experience with First Nations families, youth, and children. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current issues in Indigenous rural and urban living conditions

Skills and Abilities

o Knowledge of Secwepemc governance, culture, language, and traditions are an asset Ability to interpret and apply Provincial legislation, Agency policy and practice standards with confidence and professionalism Proven ability to work independently, while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships while using integrated case management techniques and the ability to prioritize and switch gears when called for Critical thinker that is creative and resourceful with families in during difficult times Displays empathy and caring and works alongside families to achieve their goals Knowledge of all areas of child development, and the origin and effects of child abuse and neglect in the First Nations community Knowledge of Signs of Safety or Solution Focused Brief Therapy Techniques will be considered an asset Good facilitation skills and ability to effectively use standard computer applications Demonstrates a strong understanding of and respect for cultural diversity, particularly Indigenous culture

Working Conditions

Travel in this position is required (To: client's residences, court, communities, foster care homes, and other locations as necessary); This work involves families in personal crisis which may require you to lift children and to de-escalate emotional people A self-care plan will be a must Regular supervision and consultation are required Hours of work are nonstandard and connected to services and community needs.

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Record Check Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver's Licence class 5 with no restrictions Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate insurance to meet program requirements

Directly Supervises

None

Pay Grade

Starting wage $40.4790 *This position is on a progressive wage grid

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $40.48 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have your C-6 Delegation or be eligible to get full delegation? Do you identify as First Nations/Indigenous? Do you have Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree; a Bachelor of Arts degree or a degree in a related human services field? Do you have a recognized two-year diploma in the human services field, plus 3 years of experience in child and family services and delegation training?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person