Indigenous Child Welfare Social Worker

24 hours ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Gathering The Circle Society Full-time

Use Indigenous cultural knowledge and child welfare expertise as a full-time Social Worker supporting Métis children and families in Surrey, BC.

The C4 Delegated Social Worker Float provides services across Adoptions, Guardianship, and Resources programs. This temporary 18-month assignment supports culturally appropriate planning for children in care, adoptive parents, birth parents, and foster parents. The position builds collaborative relationships with the Ministry of Child and Family Development, Delegated Aboriginal Agencies, professionals, caregivers, and Métis communities. Work is directed by the team leader for the assigned program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare children and families for adoption placements and transitions
  • Maintain child-centered documentation, incidents, and Plans of Care
  • Promote relationships with siblings, families, and communities
  • Assess, recruit, orient, and train foster caregivers
  • Respond to placement needs and emergency resource requests

Requirements:

  • Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, or Human Services
  • At least two years of recent related work experience
  • Eligibility for appropriate Provincial Delegation required
  • Strong communication, facilitation, organization, and time management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and emergency situations independently

Bring child-centered planning, Indigenous relations, and delegated social work experience to Métis Family Services programs.