Intensive Youth Social Worker

Career Opportunity: Intensive Youth Social Worker

Location: Vanderhoof, BC

Employment Type: Full time, 35hrs/wk

Wage Range: $37.46 – $48.51

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) - A Great Experience Awaits You: CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is in everything we do. Since our beginnings 30 years ago, CSFS has grown to over 400 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of northern BC while you work.

The Opportunity: The Intensive Youth Social Worker understands the realities that youth face in their daily lives and is motivated to use role-modeling, coaching and facilitation skills that build meaningful relationships that engage youth and enable strong connections to be established in the young person’s life. The Intensive Youth Social Worker works one-on-one with youth who need advocacy in the various social & political systems they encounter, including, but not limited to, the child welfare system, criminal justice system, and education systems. The Intensive Youth Social Worker will work within a multi-disciplinary care team, and utilize a trauma-informed and strength-based approach to practice. The main responsibilities are as follows:

• Provide weekly face to face contact with youth;
• Provides one-on-one, strength-based holistic and culturally relevant services to children and youth on assigned caseload.
• Conducts a needs-based assessment with the guardian and care team.
• Supports cultural planning and learning and facilitates healthy relations and contact with family and community.

What You Will Bring to The Role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology or Education
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a social service setting
• Experience working in a leadership capacity with youth-at-risk
• Occupational First Aid Level 1

The Location: Vanderhoof “where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/ .

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

• We live by our organization values of Responsibility, Caring and Compassion while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution
• Family like atmosphere without traditional corporate inflexibility
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers

Its All For You:

• Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and pension plan
• Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life family balance
• Education, and professional development opportunities

Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the job description or to apply.

Deadline to apply: April 08, 2024. Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.

With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.