Social Worker on an Aboriginal Multidisciplinary Child Welfare Team - Abbotsford, Fraser Valley

Social Worker on a Multidisciplinary Team

Abbotsford– IFZ-IFG – 2 positions

Full Time - $48,240 - $63,832 per year

Xyolhemeylh Child and Family Services is a fully delegated Aboriginal Agency providing culturally appropriate and holistic services through various programs to Aboriginal children and families residing on and off reserve communities in the Fraser Valley.

Under the direct guidance and supervision of their Delegated Team Leader, the Social Worker on a Multidisciplinary Team is responsible for developing a trusting and respectful relationship with children, families and communities residing within The Agency’s service area:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

•  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 C6 delegation in the province of BC.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Demonstrated abilities and experience in: developing strong working relationships with children, families, Aboriginal communities, foster parents, biological parents, and other FVACFSS employees; developing contractual arrangements with clients, caregivers, and other professionals; balancing competing priorities; working under pressure; writing concise reports to various audiences; representing and promoting FVACFSS; and conducting investigations, completing assessments, developing work plans, implementing plans and evaluating intervention success.
• Professional commitment, flexibility, good problem and dispute resolution solving skills.
• Computer literacy on Database, Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer software.
• Valid BC Driver’s License; reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance.
• This is an excellent opportunity for fully delegated staff to gain experience on a Multi-Interdisciplinary Team, and develop professionally towards advancing into other career options.
• Criminal Records Check is a requirement

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

This position is open to all internal and external candidates at this time.

Please quote competition: FVACFSS-13-005

Application deadline: August 2, 2013 at 5:00pm 

Forward your resume and cover letter saved as one Word document to: Careers@Xyolhemeylh.bc.ca or fax (604) 824-2464