social worker
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September 27, 2024
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Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services
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*Social Worker *
*Full Time Permanent *
*?akisq?nuk (Windermere, BC) *
*Who We Are: *Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child & Family Services (KKCFSS) is a non-profit Delegated Aboriginal
Agency governed by the Ktunaxa Nation Council Social Sector Board. KKCFSS is available to Ktunaxa citizens, First Nations, Métis and Inuit living on and off-reserve in the Ktunaxa Traditional Territory.
KKCFSS believes in a holistic approach to providing services with some fundamental beliefs:
* Healthy communities make healthy children.
* Children are the future of our, and all, nations.
* Children have the right to a safe, secure and culturally appropriate family and community experience.
* Children have the right to grow up connected to their family, community and culture.
* Families have the right to culturally relevant services.
*The Opportunity: *Join a team that values your contributions and allows you to grow your career while utilizing your unique skills, creativity and passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of
Indigenous children, youth and families.
*In the Role of Social Worker, You Will: *
* Coordinate and conduct child protection assessments and investigations for all Aboriginal children on and off reserve.
* Provide ongoing Family Support and Child Protection Services to children and their families including initiating referrals to other KKCFS staff and external agencies.
* Provide family and community support services with goal of supporting and maintaining family units.
* On an ongoing basis assess client functioning and risk to children.
* Prepare children and families and required documents for court.
* Attend and give evidence in family and young offender court.
* Support and monitor temporary and permanent placements of children in care.
* Coordinate joint meetings between community, leadership, Métis and other Aboriginal organization staff and KKCFS staff.
*What You Will Bring to the Role: *
* Undergraduate degree in social work or related field
* Eligible for full delegation under the Child, Family, and Community Service Act
* 2 years experience working with families at risk (equivalency and other positions that work with child protection).
* 2 years experience working with Aboriginal communities.
* Extensive knowledge of aboriginal issues both historical and current in British Columbia.
* Knowledge of ethics and professional approaches in resolving ethical dilemmas.
* Be a positive community role model.
* Work in ways which empower and build capacity among individuals and communities.
* Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff as well as other inter- disciplinary. partners in both the aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities.
* Excellent communication skills, including written, oral and computer skills.
* Ability to deal effectively with disclosures of physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
* Valid BC driver?s license.
* Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
*Our Commitment to You: *
* Excellent total compensation package
* Generous and flexible time off options unique to KKCFSS, promoting work life family balance.
* Education and professional development opportunities.
*Apply Now! Visit https://kkcfss.org/ for more information about this the Agency, and https://foundrybc.ca/eastkootenay/ to learn more about the East Kootenay Foundry*
Please submit your cover letter and resume through Indeed and attention to:
*Human Resources*
*Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Service Society *
*7472 Mission Road *
*Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5 kkcfss-hr@ktunaxa.org *
Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other First Nations ancestry. If you are a Ktunaxa citizen who is interested in this opportunity but do not feel you have the necessary qualifications, please contact the Ktunaxa Nation Council Education and Employment Sector.
_We thank those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,288.00-$82,557.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dent
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LocationWindermere, BC
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$75,288 to $82,557YEAR annually
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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