Case Social Worker

**PERMANENT FULL-TIME**POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER AND SQUAMISH VALLEY (On-Site)**

**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 14 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Squamish People 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 Delegated Manager, Case Social Workers. Working collaboratively with families and other resources, Ayás Mén̓men Child & Family Support Services delivers child safety, family support, and prevention services grounded in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh teachings. As per the tripartite Agreement signed by Chiefs & Council, the Province of BC and Canada, this is delegated (C4) intermediate social worker position which has the responsibility to act, on behalf of the Director as the delegated legal guardian of Squamish children who have been taken into care (including off-reserve children). As an intermediate Social Worker position, the incumbent will be responsible for a semi-advanced caseload, for providing prevention support to families and appropriate resource as necessary. Additionally, performs guardianship, resource and family support service functions. Our goals are to ensure the safety, protection, and well being of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people; working together to maintain the traditional values of the extended family.

**What You Bring**:

- Combination of education and experience.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Able to disseminate complex information to parents in a meaningful way.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Able to deliver information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.

**Salary**: $ 86,776 - $ 99,335 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program.

**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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