Family medicine Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

“What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.”

Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?

If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family. We are a fully delegated Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó : lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.

Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.

• W e strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
• O ur service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
• W e work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

Family Engagement Worker-

1-Year Term Position – Abbotsford

Family Support Workers Team

Salary- $53,.17 to $61,.79 per annum (35 hrs. per week)

EDO (Earned Day Off) Available – Open

POSITION SUMMARY :

Please note, the length of this term may be dependent upon the return of the incumbent.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Family Engagement Worker (FEW) works within an integrated team environment to mitigate and monitor the immediate concerns regarding child safety as well as support the on-going well-being of families. FEWs promote positive family relationships by providing information, guidance, and modeling to families at risk, on an ongoing support basis as needed and identified by the family and their Indigenous community. Their focus is to facilitate family growth and development through the focused provision of practical “hands on” direct home support visits and community interaction.

The FEW arranges and facilitates visits between children in care and their families and provides feedback and support during these visits to help families have their children returned into their care. The FEW will work consciously and sensitively with Stó : lō culture and traditions represented in the Fraser Valley.

The FEW provides culturally appropriate and holistic services to all Indigenous families that consists of helping families and individuals develop Natural Support systems within their communities that they live in and helping build the capacity and health of the community through role modeling appropriate behavior, assisting youth and individuals to develop a strong cultural identity, and linking clients to appropriate community resources.

Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way. Lets'emót – to be of one heart and one mind.

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CONFIDENTIALITY :

FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and must  comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Agency’s Human Resources Policy Manual and other policies and operational manuals, AOPSI and the B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act.