Family Representative

JOB TITLE: Family Representative ( Filling two positions)
Reports to: Director of Child and Family Services
Salary Scale: $32.00 - $37.00 / Hour
Department: Child and Family Services
Deadline: Feb 23 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working as part of the Child and Family Services department; the Family Representative will provide direct services to the children, youth, elders, families, and members of the Songhees Nation. To support individuals and families to work towards their individual and family goals.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

· Work both independently and as part of a team, with individual clients and families providing them with advocacy, information, and resources.

· To work with the individual and family members of the nation and support their actions towards a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

· Coordinate facilitated collaborative planning meetings (family meetings)

· Assist clients to identify barriers and action plan to remove barriers to workshops, programs, and individual care/treatment programs.

· Support families to understand and participate in meetings with ministry social workers.

· Resource and permanency planning as well as parent advocacy and support for meetings with MCFD social workers and in court processes

· Assist parents navigate they system within their parent action plans.

· Referrals and intake from partnering organizations, schools, and community agencies.

· Share information with the client to assist them with their risk education services plan.

· Provide support services to youth and their families and provide facilitation and co-facilitation of groups, support circles and workshops.

· Assist with program groups and services as required and maintain case plans/files electronically and hard copy for documentation and use of Mustimuhw database.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Monday – Friday, possible weekends

· 8:30 – 4:30, with possibility of after-hours work

· Office environment, home visits, outside agencies visits

· Ability to work independently and as a team member.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s in social work, and experience working with Nations.

· First aid.

· Provide a clear criminal record check.

· Valid BC’s Drivers’ License and have reliable transportation.

Songhees Nation is committed to increasing the number of members working for the Nation. Hiring preference will be given to qualified candidates who are Songhees Nation members

Please send resumes to Rose Sam, Director of Child and Family Services

Songhees Nation Phone 250-386-1043 ext.135 Email: rose.sam@songheesnation.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $32.00-$37.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working with MCFD?
• Do you have experience working with Indigenous communities?

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Victoria, BC V9A 2P6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Victoria, BC V9A 2P6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person