Under 19 Transition Worker

At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honoured and protected. We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination, and marginalization within our community. We acknowledge and honour the inherent wisdom, capacity, and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families. Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.

Position: Under 19 Transition Worker

Status: Temporary Vacancy, Full-time (12
to 18 months)

Department: Guardianship

Location:
East Broadway

Classification: Delegated
Social Worker (Grid Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA)

Salary: $ 69,760.70 to $ 89,268.45
annually

• Use your child welfare expertise to make a lasting
  difference in Vancouver's Aboriginal community
• Receive a competitive salary of $ 69,760.70 to $ 89,268.45 PLUS a
  comprehensive benefits package
• Take on a challenging role that provides
  membership in the Public Service Pension Plan

The VACFSS Guardianship program is responsible for
the care and well-being of Indigenous children under a Continuing Custody
Order. Our approach is situated in a model of the child in the center of their
circle of support, surrounded by family and community. The Guardianship program
focuses on developing holistic care plans with an emphasis on connection to
family, culture, and community.

PURPOSE
OF POSITION

Reporting
to the Guardianship Team Leader, the Under
19 Transition Worker will be responsible for initial transition planning
activities for youth starting as early as 14 years old. This position will work
collaboratively with the Social Worker, youth/young adults, and their support
circle to:

1. Assess: across domains important to
   transition to identify planning needs.
2. Plan: develop a transition plan in
   collaboration with the youth/young adult and their support circle.
3. Review: ongoing and regular review of
   planning needs, maintaining, and managing the transition plan. This also
   involves coordinating and facilitating transition planning meetings with the
   youth/young adult and their support circle (as needed).
4. Guide and Support: provide support with
   transition planning in line with how youth/young adult would like to receive
   services (indirect and direct support that will shift and change over time)

The Under 19 Transition worker will be
responsible for developing relationships, providing guidance,
funding resources and support to youth/young adults who are in the care of
VACFSS that are under 19-years-old. 
There is an emphasis on relationship-based practice, developing
community through group work, and cultural opportunities and strengthening.
They will work in collaboration with the Over 19
Transition Worker, Guardianship Social Workers, Team Leaders, other staff, and
community members. The
work of the Under 19 Transition Worker is guided by the values of belonging,
respect, strengths-based practice, integrity, and humility. It is conducted in
accordance with practice standards, legislation, and VACFSS's philosophy of
service delivery, in pursuit of a balanced and harmonious Indigenous community.

FUNCTIONS:

• The Under 19 Transition Worker provides expertise in assessing transition needs and offers support that ensures the children's views are considered and information provided is both developmentally and culturally appropriate for the child and family.
• Provides focused transition
  planning support and services to youth including assessing eligibility for
  youth agreements and planning for Temporary Support Agreements (TSA) with the
  Young Adults Program (AYA).
• Builds community by facilitating
  connections with Indigenous communities to support children, youth, families,
  and collaborative planning in supporting complex transitions.
• Works in collaboration with the
  Social Worker and community organizations to identify community resources that
  support strong transitions to adulthood and ensure the best outcomes for the
  child and family.
• Collaborate with the Social
  Worker to ensure consistency in the transition plan, goals, actions, and needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of
  various Indigenous and cultural groups in Canada as well as protocols
  associated with accessing community contacts and Elders. Demonstrates a good
  knowledge of Indigenous service structures including Band Administration, Band
  Social Worker functions, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies and cultural resources
  in the community.

Key
Competencies:

• Relational Engagement
• Leadership
• Collaborative Planning and Decision Making
• Emotional Competency
• Resilience
• Cultural, Spiritual Expression

Education and Experience:

• A Master of Social Work (MSW) or
  Master in a related human services field or;
• A Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  or;
• A Bachelor degree specializing in
  a related human services field plus three years of related experience in child
  and family services and;
• Minimum 3 years' experience in
  working with vulnerable youth and young adults with complex needs (i.e.,
  substance use, mental illness, homelessness, or youth in care or formerly in
  care).
• C4 delegation (to be provided).

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of the Child, Family
  and Community Services Act
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
  and competency.
• Experience coordinating
  interdisciplinary/cross sector teams, providing informal leadership and
  community engagement.
• Knowledge of and connections to
  various local communities and services.  
• Excellent verbal and written
  communication skills.
• Task oriented with great
  organizational skills.

Note:

• A valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable
  vehicle with business class insurance are required to perform the duties of
  this position.
• This position requires Union membership.
• Applications will be accepted from all
  applicants.
• Criminal Record Check.

BENEFITS:

• Extended health and dental
• Group life and AD&D
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 100% employer-paid premiums
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Public Service Pension Plan
• Access to VACFSS' Staff Cultural
  Clinical Counselor, Elder
• Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings
  as coordinated by the Agency
• Eligible for the VACFSS flex program
  after passing probation

APPLICATION
PROCESS:

Applicants may apply by completing the Application on the Employment
Opportunities webpage
or by using the following link:
We
thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. Preference may be given to qualified
Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

Situated on the unceded and occupied territories of the Coast
Salish Peoples, including the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish),
Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and Stó:lō nations

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