Social Worker Assistant Program Coordinator

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME FUNDING-BASED **POSITION IN SQUAMISH**

**CLOSES: Open Until Filled**
- ** Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community**:

- ** Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government**

**Who We Are**:
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson’s Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxwú7mesh.

As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.

**About The Opportunity**:
Working as an integral part of the Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services Department, this position reports directly to the Case Management Supervisor and Co-Supervised by Administration Team Leader. This position will be a combination of two roles
- Social Worker Assistant and Program Coordinator for Ayas Lam Family Program. The Social Worker Assistant position will entail the following: Reporting to the Team Leader and Case Manager, the Social Worker Assistant/Program Coordinator position will act as Social Worker Assistant and Program Coordinator for Ayas Lam Family Program. The social worker assistant will provide case management assistance and assumes limited delegated authority under the Child Family and Community Service Act. The position provides coordination and administration for the assigned program responsibility areas. Working under the direction of a delegated Social Worker provides support for a range of clients in such areas as daily living, resources, programs, and transportation. Helps assure that services provided are meeting the client’s needs. The position requires strong knowledge of federal and provincial Child & Family Service policies, practices, and protocols, including knowledge of delegated authority from the provincial Ministry of Child & Family Development is required. The incumbent is required to have a good understanding of the professional staff’s requirements, case management techniques and community resources. The incumbent is responsible for adhering to relevant policies and procedures, carrying out their work activities professionally and responsibly, and always keeping clients safe and well. The Program Coordinator position has a high level of people interaction, requiring tact, and diplomacy. The program coordinator will entail the following: Reporting to the Team Leader and is responsible for managing the planning and daily schedule for Ayas Lam Family program. The position provides coordination of the monthly calendar, and arranges the schedule for elder in residences, guest speakers and field trips. The incumbent creates the daily program schedule and is expected to facilitate the circle. The position entails grocery shopping, prepping of daily snacks, cooking light lunch and cleaning/disinfecting program space. The program coordinator organizes the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment.

**What You Bring**:

- Combination of education and experience.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Able to deliver information with tact and diplomacy.
- Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.

**Salary**: Compensation based on Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

**Why Work With Us**:
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

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