Guardianship Social Worker- TRAVEL STATUS
About The Position
Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is seeking a Guardianship Social Worker to join their team. This is a full-time, travelling position based in Burns Lake, BC, with the possibility of residing in surrounding communities. CSFS is a leader in Indigenous health and family services, emphasizing culture in its operations. The role involves developing and completing written care plans with input from the child/youth in care, caregiver, and extended family. The Social Worker will inform caregivers of their responsibilities, monitor placements, and provide guidance on addressing challenging behaviors. Additionally, the role supports children in care with admissions, placement, and permanency issues, ensuring their rights are met according to legislation and policies. The Social Worker will also provide consent for child activities, ensure significant events are celebrated, and oversee all payments.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related field (Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, and Theology)
- Previous experience in a family service or child and youth service environment and/or previous child welfare experience (resources, guardianship or child protection-preferably you will have you child welfare specialization)
- Must possess a C4 or greater delegation under the Child, Family and Community Services Act (CFCSA), or the ability to attend training to obtain C4 delegation
Responsibilities
- Develops and completes the written care plan by ensuring the child/youth in care, caregiver, extended family and those in the child’s care planning circle have input into the plan.
- Informs the child’s caregiver of their responsibilities, monitors the placement; and provides assistance and guidance with addressing the child’s difficult behaviours in collaboration with the resource worker.
- Provides support to children in care by assisting the child with admission into CSFS care, placement and permanency related issues; ensures the rights of the child are being met in accordance with legislation and policies; provides consent for child activities; ensures the child’s birthday and other significant events are celebrated, and oversees all payments.
Benefits
- Generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance
- Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period)
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Meaningful educational and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
