Social Worker

**Social Workers**

Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society (SCFSS) is seeking a passionate and culturally aware Social Worker to join our team in beautiful Merritt, BC. As a family centered Indigenous organization, we’re guided by nłeʔkepmx and syilx traditional knowledge and principles. Our mission is to keep children with their families and communities through innovative prevention and protection strategies.

**Position Summary**

As a Social Workers at SCFSS, you’ll be at the forefront of our Strategic Director of Infrastructure Alignment and creating a Culture of Care. Social Workers promotes and improves employee retention through targeted professional and capacity development, along with other strategies that foster a sense of belonging through leadership training and team building.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Responds to and investigates reports received regarding about a child's need for protection and determines in collaboration with family and community next steps or actions necessary.
- Analyzes safety and risk through assessment and develops a risk reduction plan.
- Arranges and assesses short
- and long-term placement as determined collectively with family, community and traditional needs.
- Maintains factual documentation and reports in accordance with 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, in order 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 regards 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.
- Receive regular consultation and review with the Protection Team Leader including an Annual Performance Evaluation and work plan review.

**What You’ll Bring**
- 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.
- Demonstrated knowledge and professional and personal practice of nłeʔkepmx and syilx traditional values, cultural practice, and protocols is an asset

**What We Offer**
- Competitive salary range: $38.19-$47.45 per hour (based on experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package and Public Service Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities and cultural learning experiences
- Supportive team environment - Opportunity to make a real difference in your community

**Work Details**
- Full-time, permanent position (35 hours/week)
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Located in Merritt, BC - gateway to the beautiful Nicola Valley

**Commitment to Equity**

As an Indigenous organization serving nle?kepmx and syilx communities, SCFSS prioritizes hiring Indigenous applicants. Following community member priority and pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.

**Ready to Apply?**
- Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.

Pay: $38.19-$47.45 per hour

Additional pay:

- Retention bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Work Location: In person