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Resource Worker
(posted until filled)
The Resource Worker assesses, recruits, and supports caregivers in promoting and maintaining quality care in a family setting. The Resource worker conducts assessments of potential Care Homes, provides support, guidance, and resources to caregivers, conducts ongoing checks of the suitability and competence of care providers, and participates as a member of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team. The Resource Worker also develops residential resource placements through the procurement process outlined by SCFSA. This role supports the organization’s mandate to provide innovative and culturally appropriate services while working collaboratively with Secwepemc communities to uphold Secwepemc Laws and vision.
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Casework Assistant
(posted until filled)
Under general supervision, the Casework Assistant provides case management assistance to the team of Resource workers for a variety of day-to-day administrative procedures. Working closely with Resource Team Leader, Program Manager, and Finance to maintain accurate resource tracking and statistics. The Casework Assistant can work independently and as a team member in a multi-disciplinary environment to develop positive working relationships. This role supports the organization’s mandate to provide innovative and culturally appropriate services while working collaboratively with Secwepemc communities to uphold Secwepemc Laws and vision.
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Resource Team Lead
(posted until Dec. 27)
The Resource Team Leader supports the resource workers in carrying out various duties and responsibilities to ensure a high level of care for our children and youth. This role supports the organization’s mandate to provide innovative and culturally appropriate services while working collaboratively with Secwépemc communities to uphold Secwépemc Laws and vision.
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Kinship Worker (12 months)
(posted until filled)
The Kinship Worker identifies family and community connections for our children and youth in either continuing or temporary care to return them safely to their community. Individuals are recruited with those who have a family connection (such as a grandparent) or significant relationship (such as a teacher) and whose parents cannot care for them. The Kinship Worker facilitates culturally appropriate and timely permanency planning for Indigenous children in care, and using collaborative practice, ensures that safe, permanent homes are found in a timely and effective manner. Kinship care is a possible alternative to placing a child in a care home. The Kinship Worker supports the organization’s mandate to provide innovative and culturally appropriate child and family services to Indigenous families. The role works collaboratively with Secwepemc communities to strengthen family units by identifying, supporting, and nurturing kinship placements. The Kinship worker ensures children, and their caregivers are supported, remain connected to their culture, and extended family networks.
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Kinship Worker (18 months)
(posted until filled)
The Kinship Worker identifies family and community connections for our children and youth in either continuing or temporary care to return them safely to their community. Individuals are recruited with those who have a family connection (such as a grandparent) or significant relationship (such as a teacher) and whose parents cannot care for them. The Kinship Worker facilitates culturally appropriate and timely permanency planning for Indigenous children in care, and using collaborative practice, ensures that safe, permanent homes are found in a timely and effective manner. Kinship care is a possible alternative to placing a child in a care home. The Kinship Worker supports the organization’s mandate to provide innovative and culturally appropriate child and family services to Indigenous families. The role works collaboratively with Secwepemc communities to strengthen family units by identifying, supporting, and nurturing kinship placements. The Kinship worker ensures children, and their caregivers are supported, remain connected to their culture, and extended family networks.
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Maintenance Assistant
(posted until filled)
The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for working in collaboration with the Maintenance Supervisor for general oversight and completion of repairs and maintenance of the agency buildings and living spaces; assist with maintenance of fleet vehicles; assessment and recommendation of projects to Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Operations; project management as needed and in consultation with Maintenance Supervisor; research of companies and/or contractors including gathering quotes and bids on behalf of SCFSA and Maintenance Supervisor.
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Cultural Worker
(posted until filled)
The Cultural Worker reports to the Cultural Integration Team Leader (CITL). The Cultural Worker is a cultural support position and acts as a primary resource and serves to support and to share Secwépemc cultural protocols, traditional practices, and language to the children, youth and families that the Agency serves and to employees, volunteers and Board of Directors of the Agency. The Cultural Worker builds collaborative relationships with Elders, knowledge keepers, community members, and community service providers in order to connect children and youth with opportunities to learn their respective cultural practices and to be engaged in cultural activities. The goal of this position is to enhance the traditional and cultural aspects of the Agency and the children, families, and communities it serves, as well as providing leadership in enhancing and preserving the cultural competence of the Agency.
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Quality Assurance Manager
(posted until filled)
Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, the Manager of Quality Assurance is responsible for the development and ongoing evaluation of Agency practice standards. The Manager will provide guidance, and recommendations to ensure these practice standards align with the Agency’s strategic planning, policy and procedure, practice model, provincial and federal legislation, and expectations from the seven member communities. This role will establish and oversee the Agency’s internal and external complaints process, which enhances Agency’s interactions with clients and their families, and the decisions and services provided. In addition, the manager will complete practice audits, high-profile case reviews, analysis and develop staff training.
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Proposal Writer
(posted until Dec. 20)
The Secwépemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) part-time, permanent Proposal Writer assists the Research and Policy Development team with the preparation of grant applications to support the work of SCFSA. The Proposal Writer will be responsible for researching grant opportunities, developing compelling proposals, managing the submission process and providing administrative support for projects associated with proposals. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional writing skills who can effectively communicate the Agency’s mission, vision and values to potential funders.
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Guardianship Team Leader
(posted until Dec. 20)
The Guardianship Team Leader plans, develops and manages the delivery of services that ensures the wellbeing of children in care. This is an integrated, multidisciplinary, holistic wellness program that supports the safety and wellbeing of children which promotes quality care for children in homes both with family and foster placements. The team leader will ensure that connection and belonging is the focus for every plan created for children receiving services from the agency. The goal of the program is to provide child focused services with family values. The work is done in consultation with communities, development of care resources and with the agencies Guardianship Workers and must meet the standards established by the government, professional practice and the agency.
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Cultural Program Coordinator
(posted until filled)
SCFSA believes that community connection and culturally appropriate family centered delivery of services is paramount to creating and enhancing a healing culture for our communities. The Cultural Program Coordinator will work in collaboration with the cultural team in designing, developing, implementing, and coordinating programs and services specifically designed for Indigenous children, youth and families residing in the Secwepemc Territory.
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Intensive Youth Mental Health Clinician
(posted until Jan. 8)
The Intensive Youth Mental Health Clinician provides individual, group, and family counselling to youth who are being served by the Intensive Youth Support Team. The clinician works with the team to provide consultation and treatment planning that best supports the individual needs of the youth they are working with. The Intensive Youth Mental Health Clinician is part of a team that is responsible for the care, safety and wellbeing of youth from ages 12 to 19 who require intensive supports due to involvement in a variety of high-risk activities and behaviors.
The goal of this team is to safeguard the youth’s well-being, to develop safe environments for their growth and development, to provide opportunities for youth to reach their full potential, and to assist youth in securing the supports they need to facilitate a healthy, successful transition into young adulthood.
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Youth Support Worker
(posted until filled)
The Youth Support Worker delivers quality Youth support services that are focused on the best interests and needs of Aboriginal youth in the Secwepemc Territory. Youth services and programs will be developed and delivered with family, community and cultural values in mind.
The Youth Support Worker‘s goals are to safeguard youth’s well-being, to develop safe environments for their growth and development, to provide opportunities for youth to reach their full potential, and to assist youth in securing the supports they need to facilitate a healthy, successful transition into young adulthood.
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Mental Health Clinician
(posted until filled)
The Mental Health Clinician provides individual, group, and family counselling to children, youth, and their families. The clinician works with the team to provide consultation and treatment planning that best supports the individual needs of the youth with whom they are working.
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