Guardianship Social Worker-F/T (Abbotsford)-1910

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society•Abbotsford, BC

6d•CA$69,763 - CA$89,271•Onsite

About The Position

The Guardianship Social Worker (GSW) acts as a legal Guardian to all children and youth in care of the Director. Social Workers on Multidisciplinary Teams are responsible for developing a trusting and respectful relationship with children, families, and communities the Agency serves. Social Workers at Xyolhemeylh can expect to contribute to our Mission across the entire social work service delivery spectrum. GSW’s provide culturally appropriate and holistic services to protect and support children in care within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI). This is done by building trusting relationships and working in collaboration with the children in care, the family/caregivers, Indigenous Communities, identified elders, and support workers. The views of children, families and communities are sought, valued, respected, and considered in all aspects of service planning, service delivery and service evaluation. 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.

Requirements

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 C4 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 Indigenous 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 Class 5 BC Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
Criminal Records Check is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Acts as a legal Guardian to all children and youth in care of the Director.
Develops a trusting and respectful relationship with children, families, and communities the Agency serves.
Provides culturally appropriate and holistic services to protect and support children in care within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI).
Builds trusting relationships and works in collaboration with the children in care, the family/caregivers, Indigenous Communities, identified elders, and support workers.
Seeks, values, respects, and considers the views of children, families and communities in all aspects of service planning, service delivery and service evaluation.
Conducts investigations as required.
Travels for core training and delegation training, including but not limited to other training and career development requirements.
Maintains an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for their clients.
Maintains a clear differentiation between the professional and personal self.
Demonstrates professional commitment, flexibility, good problem solving and dispute resolution skills.
Complies 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.