Company:
Surrounded by Cedar Child and Family Services
Details:
Under the supervision of the Guardianship & Permanency Team Leader and alongside the referring social worker, the Lifelong Connections Worker is responsible for seeking out extended family members for meaningful and lifelong involvement in the lives of urban Indigenous children and youth in care.
This work is done in collaboration with the social worker who maintains primary case planning responsibility, either at SCCFS or at MCFD.
Please see the attached PDF for a more in-depth description.
Qualifications & Experience:
Qualifications
• A diploma in health and human services;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working directly with Indigenous children, youth and families;
• Working knowledge of British Columbia’s child welfare system;
• Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities;
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and safe, reliable vehicle;
• Successful completion of a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act;
• Proficiency in the use of Windows based computer applications including Excel, Word, Exchange and other standard computer applications;
• SAFE training would be considered an asset;
• Proficiency with GenoPro would be considered an asset;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.