Family Development Worker

2 months ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

**Position Summary**

The Family Development Worker’s primary goal is to support and connect families on their journey to wellness. Support and connection are provided to families who are experiencing mental health and child welfare challenges through one-on-one coaching, individual, family, and community education and awareness activities, and referral to other health and social services agencies. This position provides service to families.

**Work that matters**
Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and resilient community. Our work spans a diverse range of services including housing, education, health, wellness, early childhood development, community infrastructure, and cultural vitalization. By joining our team, you will be part of an organization that values First Nations knowledge, promotes self-advocacy, and strives to create a holistic and culturally safe environment for all community members.

**Become a part of our team and help us continue making meaningful impacts every day.**

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**Benefits and perks**
- Extended health and dental benefits.
- Accrued vacation and sick time.
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions.
- Access to internal training programs, professional development, and skill enhancement.
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
- Equitable hourly rates.
- Casual dress code.

**What you’ll do**
- Maintain confidentiality of professionally acquired information.
- Provide service in a non-judgmental & culturally sensitive manner.
- Provide services promptly and respectfully.
- Provide services fairly, equitably, and unbiased, according to existing policies and procedures.
- Is accessible, accountable, and responsive to community members.
- Work as a team member of the Health Department, the Child, and Family Services program.
- Receive referrals from community/families/individuals and/or other health services workers.
- Completes initial assessments and refers clients to appropriate services and programs.
- Assist clients to identify, develop and implement plans to improve wellness.
- Facilitate regular case conferences with clients and families.
- Maintain professional and accurate client service records.
- Coordinate, plan, and implement workshops on relevant topics.
- Maintain healthy professional boundaries with clients while promoting client independence.
- Consults with supervisor on client work plans and services.
- Identifies gaps in services and brings the information to the attention of the Seabird Island Health Team.
- Submit monthly narrative report on activities to the Supervisor, by the 5th day of every month for the previous month’s activities and submit program schedules two months in advance to supervisor.
- Attend scheduled team meetings with the Health or Mental Health Team staff members, and other meetings as requested by your supervisor.
- Be familiar with and adhere to the Seabird Island Band Personnel Policies and Procedures, as well as other protocols and agreements such as the Xyolhemeylh Child and Family Protocol Agreement.

**Other Duties**
- Additional responsibilities as needed to support the community and uphold our shared values.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your Manager, Director, Chief Administrative Officer, or Chief & Council.

**What you bring**

**Qualifications**
- Diploma or Certificate in Social Services or related field. We also recognize and value cultural knowledge and experience gained through other forms of education and training, including teachings from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
- Non-violent crisis intervention certificate an asset.
- Experience working with First Nations communities and understanding of First Nations cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.
- Trauma-informed practice skills
- Having knowledge of child protection issues and experience is an asset.
- Ability to develop and maintain trusting, supportive, caring relationships with children and families.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

**Indigenous Cultural Safety and Diversity**
- Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and contemporary issues.
- Understanding of intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and communities.

**Preferred**
- Lived experience as a member of a First Nations community.
- Knowledge and understanding of Seabird Island’s culture, traditions, teachings, community dynamics.
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, child protection system and relevant legislation.
- High level of emotional intelligence and empathy.
- Ability to respond quickly and professionally to community or colleague needs and inq

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