Family Preservation and Reunification Worker
Wage: $60,000 - $75,000 Annual Salary, dependent upon education and experience
Benefits: Paid sick leave, 3 weeks vacation, comprehensive benefits, and 5.5% employer pension match
Hours: Full-Time, with a rotation of one week in the community and one week Prince George (Flexibility required to accommodate member needs, and may include evenings and weekends)
Location: Kwadacha Community (Fort Ware) and Prince George Admin Office
About Us
https://www.kwadacha.com/
Kwadacha Nation (Tsek’ene) is commonly known as Fort Ware and is located approximately 570 km north of Prince George, at the confluence of the Fox, Kwadacha, and Finlay rivers in the Rocky Mountain Trench. Kwadacha Nation strives to maintain a balance of resources and the needs of our people for current and future generations as taught by our ancestors. Our vision is that Kwadacha Dune are healthy, prosperous, self-sufficient, and protectors of khuta khudowa uwidlah (everything the creator gave us).
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Social Services, the Family Preservation and Reunification Worker will ensure that families and the community members receive support services that meet their individual or familial needs. The Family Preservation and Reunification Worker will provide interventions or referrals to supports for employment, mental health, addictions, and other needs to enrich and strengthen family units.
- Provide individuals and families with appropriate support services or referrals to support services
- Coordinate counseling, crisis intervention, and integrated case management activities with agencies
- Help families gain skills and competencies to solve current and future issues and protect children
- Conduct and complete detailed assessments or integrated case management meetings based on need
- Provide interventions and therapeutic support and other support needs
- Keep running notes/records of all contact with clients, support referrals, and/or other contacts
- Plan, implement, and oversee programs within available funding and in compliance with legislation
- Help families gain skills and competencies to solve current and future issues and protect children
- Collaborate with the Elders program to integrate Kwadacha culture and traditional teachings
- Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and support groups on relevant topics (e.g. Positive parenting, etc.)
- Provide updates and consult with supervisor regarding children in care and families at risk
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a social services or health and wellness - related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Knowledge of Ministry of Child and Family Development protocols within the Canadian judicial systems
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, clear Driver’s Abstract, and willingness to travel within Kwadacha
To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to
Chelsie Nanez, HR Advisor
[email protected]
In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference may be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous Ancestry
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Family Preservation and Reunification Worker: 2 years (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
