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Kinship Worker (12-month term) (posted until April 30)
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 foster care. 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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Casework Assistant (Family Preservation) (posted until April 23)
Under general supervision, the Casework Assistant provides case management assistance to the team of Family Preservation workers for a variety of day-to-day administrative procedures. Working closely with Family Preservation 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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Mental Health Coordinator (posted until filled)
The Mental Health Coordinator provides individual and group supports, facilitates intakes for the child and youth mental health team, and promotes mental health services within the communities. The Mental Health Coordinator provides prevention and intervention services to children and youth and works alongside the families to ensure that they feel supported.
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Proposal Writer (posted until filled)
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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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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Family Preservation Caseworker
(posted until filled)
Successful applicants will be responsible for, but not limited to, providing services in the following functional areas:
• Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while helping to preserve the family unit, providing preventative support, and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible
• Being responsible for the care, safety, and wellbeing of children in continuing care from age 0 to 18 while developing and supervising care plans that ensure these goals are met
• Delivering quality support services that are focused on the best interests and needs of Aboriginal youth in the Secwépemc Territory while safeguarding youth’s well-being, developing safe environments for their growth and development, providing opportunities for youth to reach their full potential, and assisting youth in securing the supports they need to facilitate a healthy, successful transition into young adulthood
• Assessing, recruiting, and assisting foster parents to promote and maintain quality care in family settings while assessing potential foster homes, and providing support and resources to foster families
• Serving communities with an inclusive and respectful practice
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