Resource Social Worker - Out of Care

“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 Indigenous 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.

• We strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
• Our 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.
• We 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.

Resource Social Worker -

18-Month Term _Abbotsford

Resources – Out of Care Team

Salary- $69,.65 to $89,.82 per annum (35 hrs. per week)

EDO (Earned Day Off) Available: Friday Week 2

Please note that anyone applying for this position maybe subject to the wage growth series within the Indigenous Delegated Social Worker Progression (IDSWP) outlined in the Collective Agreements’ Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – Appendix B, MOU 22.

Anyone placed on the IDSWP growth series will not be eligible for the temporary market adjustment until they reach full working level Grid 24, Step 1.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Please note that the length of this term is dependent on the return of the incumbent.

This position provides services in a culturally appropriate, holistic manner within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act, AOPPSI, and Xyolhemeylh Policy and Procedure Manual.

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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Child and Youth Care Degree or a Social Services degree.
• Three years of experience in the human services field is an asset.
• Must be delegated or willing to attend C4 delegation training in the province of B.C.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships with children, families, Indigenous communities, foster parents, biological parents, and other FVACFSS employees; developing contractual arrangements with clients, caregivers, and other professionals; balancing competing priorities; working under pressure; writing concise reports to various audiences; representing and promoting FVACFSS; and conducting investigations, completing assessments, developing work plans, implementing plans and evaluating intervention success
• Professional commitment, flexibility, good problem solving and dispute resolution skills
• Computer literacy on databases, Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer software
• Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
• This is an excellent opportunity for fully delegated staff to gain experience on a Multi-Interdisciplinary Team, and develop professionally towards advancing into other career options
• Criminal Records Check is a requirement.
• 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Receives requests from social workers for placement of children being brought into care on an emergency or planned basis.
• Searches for and coordinates placements for children.
• Searches potential family option for out of care.
• Coordinates out-of-region placements when required.
• Supports the caregivers in implementing the permanent plans (i.e., Adoption, out of care, independence etc.) for children in the child’s best interest.
• Liaises with Social Workers regarding placements of children in care.
• Attends meetings on a regular basis to discuss and report on specific placement issues and general outstanding resource issues.
• Regularly evaluates and assesses caregivers.
• Recruits, orients, and trains foster parents or out of care placements.
• Monitors the provision of services and supports foster parents or out of care.
• Coordinates the negotiation of special foster home rates, as required.
• Liaises with local foster parent associations and regional councils to resolve issues and provide information of mutual interest.
• Maintains, manages, and evaluates family home contracts.
• Interprets society policy and requirements to service providers in a positive manner.
• Resolves problems between foster homes out of care caregivers and staff.
• Provides other ad hoc functions as request.