Indigenous Youth Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada Island Metis Family & Community Services Society Full time

**Indigenous Youth Support Worker**

(Full-Time Position)

**Minimum qualifications, ALL of which must be met in order to be considered for the position**:

- B.S.W. or B.A. in Child and Youth Care or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of the Child, Family & Community Services Act (CFCSA) and all other legislation relevant to Child Protection work. Knowledge must be current, within the last two years.
- Knowledge of social work policies, procedures, ethics, principles and practice.
- Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures and contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal peoples, preferably Métis.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
- Excellent organizational, record-keeping and management skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computer software, including ability to create statistical reports in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

**Experience**:

- One to two years recent, and directly related, experience in family and child welfare, (depending upon degree), preferably in an indigenous organization.

**Location**:

- At the office of Island Métis Family & Community Services Society, located at 345 Wale Road,

Victoria.

A complete Job Description can be provided upon request.

This position requires union membership. Hourly rate is between $24.48 - $28.52 based on the JJEP Grid, Level 12 - Step 1. Normal schedule of work is 35 hours per week, performed Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the schedule to be set in collaboration with the Team Leader and Executive Director and based on program need.

In accordance with Section 41 of the Human Rights Act, preference may be given to persons of Métis ancestry. This position is open to male, female and gender diverse applicants.

This posting is open until the positions are filled.

**Salary**: $24.48-$28.52 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Personal Protective Equipment available (gloves, gowns, face masks, hand sanitizer, face shields), staff required to social distance, vaccinations encouraged.

Application question(s):

- How many years as Youth Support Worker experience do you have? (deal breaker)

Licence/Certification:

- B.S.W. or B.A. in Child and Youth Care or equivalent (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- Food Safe, SafeCheck, Food Handler or equivalent (required)



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