Family Preservation Resources Program Assistant

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society Full time

**Family Preservation Resources Program Assistant**

**Status : Regular Full-time**
**Hours of Work : 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday**
**Closing: : Open until position is filled**
**Department : Family Preservation & Reunification**
**Location : 745 Clark Drive**
**Classification : Grid 15**
**Salary : $57,296.54 to $64,805.30**

At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored and protected. We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination and marginalization within our community. We acknowledge and honor the inherent wisdom, capacity and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families. Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.
- Join an Agency that strives to provide services to strengthen Indigenous families culturally and spiritually
- Receive a competitive salary $57,296.54 to $64,805.30 per year PLUS a comprehensive benefits package
- Take on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service Pension Plan

**Job Summary**:
Reporting to the Manager of Family Preservation and Reunification, the Family Preservation Program Resources Assistant (FPRA) works closely with Family Preservation and Reunification Program staff, across agency programs, with community professionals and the Indigenous community to provide a high level of service to children, youth and families served by VACFSS. The position is guided the Program Policy of Family Preservation and Reunification, Standing with Families and the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

The FPRA will provide functional resource support and assistance to the Family Preservation Program including Counsellors, In-Home Support and Strengthening Families Programs. Areas of support will include:
Assists the Program with maintaining a registry for basic needs required for families such as housing, food banks, health, and wellness community programs.

Transportation assistance for clients to the Strengthening Father and Families Programs and or visitation.

Temporary processing assistance for In-Home Support referrals as needed.

The position provides a variety of administrative, clerical, organizational and coordination responsibilities for resource supports to the Family Preservation Program which may also be shared across internal programs.

The position may assist with coordinating and organizing training events, informational sessions, community meetings/events and other supporting duties as required. Other duties may be assigned to this position related to the classification considering education and experience.

A complete position profile will be made available upon request as well as at the time of the interview.

QUALIFICATIONS

**Education and Experience**:

- BSW or;
- BA in a related human service field; or two-year diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or Child Care with two years’ experience working with children, youth and families in a related field or;
- Completion of two years of a four-year degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care with two years’ experience working with children, youth and families in a related field.

**Key Competencies**:

- Relational Engagement
- Leadership
- Collaborative Planning and Decision Making
- Emotional Competency
- Resilience
- Cultural, Spiritual Expression

**Note**:

- This position requires Union membership.
- Applications will be accepted from applicants of all genders
- Applicants are required to have a reliable working vehicle and a valid class 5 driver’s license. A Class 4 driver’s license is strongly preferred.
- This position requires the incumbent to be available in the office

**BENEFITS**:

- Extended health and dental
- Group life and AD&D
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- 100% employer-paid premiums
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Public Service Pension Plan
- Access to VACFSS’ Staff Cultural Clinical Counselor, Elder
- Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency
- Eligible for the VACFSS flex program after passing probation

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Situated on the unceded and occupied territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and Stó:lō nations.

**Salary**: $57,296.54-$64,805.30 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC V5L 3J3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-

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