Social Worker

2 days ago

Merritt, Canada Scw'exmx Chlid and Family Services Society Full time

**Position Summary**:
As part of the Protection Team, you are responsible for various planning, delivery, and assessment activities within the Delegated mandate under the provincial Child, Family, Community Services Act (CFCSA). Your responsibilities will include meticulous planning, executing, and evaluating in coordination with community practice and traditional frameworks. You will work collectively with children, young people, parents, families, relations, caregivers, communities, and community resources to strengthen their circle of support. You will provide guidance, advocacy, education, and mentorship to families as children remain connected and reunified with kin and relations. You will embrace syilx and nłeʔkepmx languages, as well as traditional and cultural values to ensure families and communities remain deeply connected to their heritage throughout your interactions and practice, reinforcing the cultural fabric of our community.

**Overview of Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responds to and investigates reports received regarding a child's need for protection and determines in collaboration with family and community the next steps or actions necessary.
- Analyzes safety and risk through assessment and develops a risk reduction plan.
- Arrange and assess short
- and long-term placement as determined collectively with family, community, and traditional needs.
- Maintains factual documentation and reports following legal requirements, policies, and procedures within established timeframes.
- Establish and maintains effective collaborative and constructive liaison relationships with a variety of individuals and groups, including Relations, families, community providers, schools, hospitals and other agencies, to coordinate services across the continuum of care.
- Interpret relevant changes in standards, legislation, and scope of practice as it pertains to social work within the organization with regard to impact and implementation.
- Ensure compliance to policies under Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx practice frameworks and relevant provincial standards.
- Creates and sustains effective strategic relationships with external service providers/organizations to ensure they understand community needs and issues and provide valuable services to families.
- Ensures integrity of program processes in alignment with Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx culture and traditions.
- Develop and maintain a data management system to support client engagement, referral management system; client feedback process regarding services delivered, and monthly reporting to Director of Relations.

**Job Requirements**:

- Clear Criminal Record check prior to starting employment.
- Clear Ministry of Child and Family Development Prior Contact Check prior to starting employment.
- Valid BC driver’s license without restrictions.

**Education and Experience**:

- Must be C6 Delegated.
- Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Harm Reduction, or in an area relevant to the work performed.
- A combination of training and experience will be considered.
- Registration with the BC College of Social Workers and the BC Association of Social Workers, or ability to register.
- Experience working with Indigenous families or communities.
- Minimum two years of experience in social services sector.
- Working knowledge of nłeʔkepmx and syilx language and culture.

**Minimum Required Competencies**:

- **Indigenous Knowledge**: working knowledge or willingness to learn nłeʔkepmx and syilx culture and language; sensitivity to the historical and systemic impacts on Indigenous families and communities from intergenerational trauma due to colonialism, residential school history, the sixties scoop, and association with the child welfare system; knowledge of the traditional practices and teachings of Syilx and Nłeʔkepmx culture and communities and use of local Indigenous cultural and traditional frameworks as a priority over Western methodologies.
- **Critical Thinking**: analytical, methodical, fact-based decision-making, creative problem solving, and considering different perspectives.
- **Communication**: facilitation and presentation skills, professional business writing, clear and confident communication with a variety of audiences.
- **Motivation**: self-motivated, can motivate others effectively, high productivity.
- **Time Management**: organized, prioritizes tasks, manages deadlines, delegates responsibilities, and coordinates simultaneous tasks to accomplish goals.
- **Conflict Resolution**: anticipates, diffuses, and resolves disagreements, confrontations, tensions, and complaints; fosters a positive and cohesive work environment.
- **Technical**: possesses a detailed understanding of the standards, policies, and case management theory and practices of programs and services related to delegated social work practice

As an Indigenous organization serving the Nłeʔkepmx and Syilx communities, SCFSS prioritizes the hiring of Nłeʔkepmx and Syi

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