Family Preservation Worker

4 weeks ago


Prince George, British Columbia, Canada Carrier Sekani Family Services Full time
Career Opportunity: Family Preservation Worker

Location: Prince George, B.C.

Employment Type: 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 1980s, 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 northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity
  • Gathers information relevant to the client by interviewing, observing behavior, meeting with caregivers and service providers, and using a variety of inventories, checklists, and questionnaires.
  • Provides support, guidance, and problem-solving to clients to address issues related to family functioning in an individual or group setting using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution, basic group counselling techniques, and psycho-educational group methods to resolve the identified problems, needs, and risks.
  • Develops and implements a Family Service Plan.
What You Will Bring To The Role
  • Knowledge of Family Service and Child Welfare Acts and Regulations.
  • Knowledge of First Nations history, culture, traditions, and socio-economic conditions (specifically Carrier & Sekani).
  • Knowledge and understanding of contemporary social, health, economic, and justice issues faced by First Nations.
The Location:
Prince George sits on the traditional lands of the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and is the largest city in northern B.C. It is a community that includes the renowned University of Northern B.C. and the College of New Caledonia, affordable housing, complemented by an international airport. Prince George offers unparalleled access to outdoor recreation that contributes to the city's high quality of life and standards of living. The Fraser and Nechako rivers are focal points of an extensive park and trail system of more than 100 parks. Enjoy opportunities for year-round outdoor activities from camping to snowshoeing. Learn more about Prince George at https://tourismpg.com/.

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 lifelong 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 $30.96 to $40.09. 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 applicant's 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.

Hurry and Apply Now Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on 'View Opportunities' to apply.

Deadline to apply: January 17, 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 inform our Human Resources team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
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