Guardianship Social Worker

Carrier Sekani Family Services • Prince George, BC

7d • CA$42 - CA$51 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Guardianship Social Worker at CSFS, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, families, and communities, helping young people stay connected to their culture, identity, and sense of belonging. The impact of your work extends far beyond today, shaping stronger futures and lasting connections. As leaders in Indigenous health and family services, Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) is committed to practicing differently by placing culture at the centre of everything we do. Working in partnership with Nation Elders, Hereditary Chiefs, communities, and families, we have grown since the late 1980s into a trusted organization of more than 615 employees serving 11 member Nations across Northern British Columbia. Through culturally grounded services, we honour the strengths, experiences, and values of Indigenous peoples while supporting the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Guided by Indigenous ways of knowing and being, our Child and Family teams believe that meaningful change begins with strong relationships and access to the right supports. Through advocacy, prevention, education, and resource navigation, we help individuals and families build on their strengths and overcome systemic barriers. Ultimately, our work helps build the stability and support needed for members to exercise self-determination within their families and their communities. The Guardianship Social Worker promotes and ensures the safety, well-being, and rights of Indigenous children and youth in care, providing ongoing support throughout placement, permanency planning, and transition to adulthood. This role works collaboratively with caregivers, families, Indigenous communities, and multidisciplinary partners to deliver culturally responsive guardianship services in accordance with the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field such as Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Indigenous Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, Anthropology, or Theology.
• Experience in family services, child and youth services, or child welfare environments, with guardianship, resource, child protection, or child welfare specialization experience preferred.
• C4 delegation (or higher) under the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA), or the ability to complete training to obtain C4 delegation; valid Class 5 driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee care plans for children and youth in care, ensuring input from the child, caregivers, extended family, and other members of the care planning circle.
• Support children, youth, and caregivers through placement, permanency, adoption, and life-skills planning while safeguarding the child’s rights and well-being.
• Collaborate with Indigenous communities, service providers, legal partners, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services, maintain cultural connections, and achieve positive outcomes for children and youth.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level