Out of Care Options Social Worker

Position:
Out of Care Options
(OOCO) Social Worker 

Status:
Regular
Full-time

Department:
Child Safety

Location:
Yukon Street,
Vancouver BC   

Classification:
Delegated Social Worker (Grid TMA

Salary:

$69,760.70 to $89,268.45 annually

At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and
spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored and protected.
We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination and marginalization within
our community. We acknowledge and honor 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.

• Join
  an Agency that strives to provide services to strengthen Indigenous
  families culturally and spiritually
•  Receive
  a competitive salary $69,760.70 to $89,268.45 per year PLUS a
  comprehensive benefits package
•  Take
  on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service
  Pension Plan

The objective of the Child Safety Program is to ensure the
safety and well-being of children and to work towards the preservation of
families. The Child Safety Program provides a continuum of services, from
preventive programs which support and maintain families, to services that
ensure permanency for children in care.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction of the Team Leader and/or Child Safety
Practice Manager and in accordance with legislation and agency policy, the Out
of Care (OOCO) Social Worker promotes the use of Out of Care placements for
youth and children when an out of home option is determined to be in the
child's best interest.

The OOCO Social Worker is responsible to assess Out of Care
placements for children and youth when an out of home option is determined to
be in the child's best interest.  This position works in collaboration
with the referring child safety social worker, family, and Indigenous community
to identify and assess prospective extended family, friend, or community
placements.  The OOCO social worker during the assessment phase is also
responsible to assist in planning for needed supports for the child/youth and care
provider to ensure a successful placement.

The work of the OOCO Social Worker is guided by the values
of belonging, respect, strengths-based practice, integrity, and humility.
Practice is conducted in accordance with legislation, policy, and practice
standards and by the VACFSS philosophy of service delivery and the principles
of restorative child welfare. The goal is enacted by:

• Completing
  Out of Care Options Assessments by: meeting with referring Child Safety
  Social Workers, assessing prospective Out of Care care-providers to
  determine suitability, completing Restricted Foster home studies (90 day
  interim and SAFE studies) and completing 54.01 home studies
• Providing
  support to OOCO Caregivers by: Responding to care providers requests for
  information and supports including financial requests, community
  connections, providing emotional support, strategizing how to best meet
  the needs of the child/youth, and advocating for the needs of the care
  provider and the child/youth.
• Coordinating
  of Collaborative Meetings
•  Identifying
  and Joining with the Child's Circle by: determining the child's family,
  community and territorial connections and maps these in a genogram, ecomap
  or equivalent document.
• Creating
  Security, Belonging and Well-being: by educating and referring children
  and families to community services, in addition to VACFSS ceremonies and
  services.
•  Wrapping
  Supports and Building Community Around the Child and their Circle. 

A complete position profile will be made available to
candidates at the time of the interview.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

1. Preferred Credentials:

• Bachelor's
  Degree or higher in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR Master's
  Degree in Educational Counselling Psychology/Master of Arts in Counselling
  Psychology with completion of a practicum in family and child
  welfare OR
• A
  candidate may be considered equivalent when they are registered and a
  member in good standing with the BC College of Social Workers or has a
  letter from the College confirming that their application for registration
  has been approved.
• C6 Delegation preferred (to be provided).

2. Minimum Credentials:

• Bachelor's
  Degree in a Human Services field OR Bachelor's Degree
  with a Major/Honors in a Human Services field OR Master's
  level graduate Certificate/Diploma in a Human Services field AFTER the
  completion of an unrelated Bachelor's Degree.
• PLUS,
  a minimum of one year of related OR job-specific work
  experience.
• C6 Delegation preferred (to be provided).
• Human
  Services fields include: Psychology, Sociology, Criminology,
  Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education,
  Theology or Nursing.

NOTE: If this education was obtained outside of
Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through
the International
Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a comprehensive
report and the supplemental report to be considered.

Job Skills and Abilities:

• Solid
  understanding of the Child, Family and Community Services Act
• Awareness
  of resources available to Indigenous clients, and knowledge of the
  referral process
• Demonstrates
  the ability to maintain controlled emotional involvement in dealing with
  self and with others.
• Ability
  to form therapeutic relationships with difficult to engage with children
  and youth.
• Demonstrated
  ability to work from a trauma informed practice.
• Applies
  the Indigenous concept of relational engagement to persons-served, to
  other employees and to the land from an Indigenous Worldview.
• Utilizes
  Indigenous values and models of leadership which are entrenched in
  traditional Indigenous leadership views (Siiyamints) to provide leadership
  to persons-served, agency employees and others under their sphere of
  influence.
• Applies
  the process of traditional problem solving utilizing collaboration and
  consensus in analyzing and developing appropriate solutions to problems,
  evaluating a course of action, reaching decisions and modifying decisions
  based on changing circumstances or information.
• Strong
  interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid
  Class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Computer
  skills for Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Note:

• This position requires Union
  membership.
• Applicants are required to have a
  reliable working vehicle and a valid class 5 driver's license.
• Preference may be given to
  Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

 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

Applications will be accepted from candidates with the above
qualifications or from candidates that have delegated experience with MCFD or a
Delegated Aboriginal Agency. An eligibility list may be created. Preference may
be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted
will be contacted. 

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