Guardianship Social Worker-F/T (Global)

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

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  Westrive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.

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  Ourservice 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.

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  Wework 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.

Salary- $59,299.96 to $75,882.77 per annum (35 hrs. per week)

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  Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Child and Youth Care Degree or a Social Sciences degree plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the human services field
• Must be delegated or eligible for C6 delegation in the province of B.C
• Ability to practice standards set out in the Child Protection Response Policy (Chapter 3), B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) Manual
• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigneous culture and how culture impacts in the development of individuals and communities; and Indigenous culture in general and history.
• Understanding of cross-cultural issues as they affect children in care, foster parents, biological parents, and communities of origins.
• Practical knowledge of federal, provincial, and aboriginal organizations mandated to provide health, counseling and child and family services.
• Strong understanding of agency policies and procedure manuals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write concise reports for various audiences and facilitate meetings.
• Ability to form trusting, respectful and effective relationships with children, Indigenous communities, caregivers, parents, and other FVACFSS employees.
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Ability to perform C6 delegated duties and responsibilities including conducting investigations as required.
• Ability to travel for core training and delegation training including but not limited to other training and career development requirements.
• Maintain an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for their clients.
• Maintain a clear differentiation between the professional and personal self.
• Professional commitment, flexibility, good problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
• Computer literacy on databases, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer software
• Valid BC Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
• Criminal Records Check is a requirement.

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  Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

This position is open to internal and external candidates at this time.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm PST on