Collaborative Practices Facilitator
About The Position
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is an Indigenous-led organization providing health, legal, and social services. Since the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 600 employees serving 11 member Nations. CSFS partners with Indigenous families and communities to support healing, wellness, and self-determination, grounding its programs in culture, respect, and relationship. This role is for someone looking for meaningful, community-driven work rooted in culturally safe practice. The Collaborative Practices Facilitator will provide voluntary collaborative practices to resolve child and family issues, aiming to improve community health by facilitating participants' ability to speak on their own behalf in child welfare matters, emphasizing healthy choices and responsibility.
Requirements
- Diploma in Social Services or related field required
- Two years’ experience in child welfare work
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Social Work or related field preferred
- Experience or certification in Mediation or Conflict Coaching is an asset
- A combination of equivalent experience and education may be considered
Responsibilities
- Provide voluntary collaborative practices that best meet the needs of children, caregivers, family and community in order to resolve child and family issues.
- Receive referrals from sources including the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Team Leaders, Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS), community service providers, families, Chief and Council, and hereditary leadership.
- Contact potential participants and determine suitability to the program, obtaining background information.
- Prepare for family dispute resolution by assisting families to identify participants and contacting them to invite and prepare them for the conference.
- Develop and deliver training and educational materials that provide an orientation to staff, community, and other agencies regarding the family dispute resolution process.
- Promote awareness and encourage use of the family dispute resolution by communities/agencies serving families.
- Work with other service staff and professional staff in communities to integrate services, including working with professional and other front-line workers of integrated health, child welfare, and other social programs.
Benefits
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after the eligibility period)
- Unique, generous, flexible time off options that promote work-life-family balance
- Educational and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
