Job Description

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.

Job Summary

The Tskwenstwecw Youth Caseworker delivers quality youth support services that are focused on the best interests and needs of Indigenous youth in the Secwepemc Territory. The Tskwenstwecw Youth Caseworker is responsible for the care, safety and well-being of youth from ages 12 to 19 who require intensive supports due to involvement in a variety of high-risk activities and behaviors. Youth services and programs will be developed and delivered with family, community, and cultural values in mind.

The Tskwenstwecw Youth Caseworker goals are to safeguard the youth's well-being, to develop safe environments for their growth and development, to provide opportunities for youth to reach their full potential, and to assist youth in securing the supports they need to facilitate a healthy, successful transition into young adulthood.

The Tskwenstwecw Caseworker develops and supervises a comprehensive plan of care that formally supports the safety and well-being of youth, incorporates cultural and traditional experiences and learning, and plans for their transition to adulthood, in compliance with all applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in social work or degree in a related field with several years of progressive social work caseload experience involving First Nations families

C6 delegation required or eligible for full delegation (required to attend delegation training)

Minimum of three years of social work experience, preferably with First Nations families, children, and youth

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current issues in Indigenous rural and urban living conditions

Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Secwepemc governance, culture, language, and traditions are an asset

Ability to participate fully in outreach activities either individually or with community partners;

Must be willing to travel by foot within local urban areas that are frequented by high-risk youth

Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability

Proven ability to work independently, while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships while using integrated case management techniques

Ability to handle crisis and participate in crisis intervention assistance

Ability to manage unpleasant and emotionally charged situations

Ability to effectively use standard computer applications

Excellent interviewing and needs assessment skills

Knowledge of all areas of child development, traditional First Nations family processes

Facilitation skills

Knowledge of Signs of Safety or Solution Focused Brief Therapy Techniques will be considered an asset

The requirements listed above are provided as examples of areas of responsibility and are not intended to create limits to responsibility but to help understand the scope of these positions.

Working Conditions:

Travel in this position is required (To: youths' residences, court, communities, foster care homes and other locations as necessary)

Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job which could include walking within the city to perform outreach activities and occasional physical tasks

Hours of work are non-standard 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 License class 5 with no restrictions

Must provide a vehicle in good operating condition and appropriate insurance to meet program requirements

Regular supervision and consultation are required

Directly Supervises:

none

Pay Grade:

starting wage $39.3000 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $39.30 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or degree in a related field with several years of progressive social work caseload experience involving First Nations families? Do you have your C6 delegation or are eligible for full delegation (required to attend delegation training)? Do you have a minimum of three years of social work experience, preferably with First Nations families, children, and youth? Do you have knowledge and understanding of current issues in Indigenous rural and urban living conditions? Do you identify as First Nations?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-10-03