Job Description

Career Opportunity: Resource Social Worker

Location: Vanderhoof, B.C.

Employment Type: Part Time - 25 hours per week / Full Time - 35 hours per week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS):

CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980's, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work

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The Opportunity:

Determines appropriate resources for the placement of children being brought into care under the CFCSA and coordinates out-of-region placements if required. Liaises with other delegated Aboriginal agencies and MCFD regarding placements of children in care by participating in Integrated Case Management meetings on a regular basis to discuss and report on specific placement issues and general outstanding resource issues. Facilitates the provision of family care resources and extended family resources for children-in-care by recruiting, orienting, studying, recommending for approval and training and monitoring foster parents.

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What You Will Bring to The Role:

Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field (Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, and Theology) The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a family service or child and youth service environment and/or previous child welfare experience (resources, guardianship or child protection-preferably you will have you child welfare specialization) Must possess and maintain a C3 or greater delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA), or the ability to attend training to obtain C3 delegation.

At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.

The Location:

Vanderhoof

"where the heart is beckoning" is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the "Heart of it All" when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community's size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/.

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:

We live by our organization's values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people. Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution. Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range:

The target hiring range for this position is $38.59 to $49.97 per hour. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants' role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.

Total Rewards

: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.

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be received and accepted through our online recruitment system.

Deadline to Apply: August 28, 2025

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.

CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at

recruitment@csfs.org

and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.