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Family Preservation Caseworker (posted until August 25)
Working within a generalized case load model, the Caseworker’s goal at Secwépemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is to ensure the safety and well being of children while helping to preserve the family unit, providing preventative support and maintenance programs to preserve families where possible. Using Signs of Safety as an approach to care, the Caseworker assesses client care and risk to children, creates and implements casework plans, provides services which foster the family unit, makes referrals for other community resources, assesses and monitors temporary and permanent placements for children, participates in dispute resolution opportunities, and maintains case records, in accordance with the Child, Family and Community Service Act, the Adoptions Act, and the Family Relations Act. The Caseworker develops positive working relationships with community groups, agencies, and societies while providing public education at the community level. The Family Preservation Caseworker supports Indigenous children and families through culturally grounded trauma informed practice that honours traditions, values and community connections. This role requires active engagement with Indigenous cultures, including participation in cultural practices and community events as appropriate and working in partnership with Elders, Knowledge Keepers and families to support holistic well being. The worker must demonstrate cultural humility and respect for Indigenous culture and a commitment to ongoing learning and reflection related to the impacts of colonization including intergenerational trauma and systemic inequities.
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Mental Health Team Leader
(posted until filled)
The Mental Health Team Leader provides support and clinical supervision to the Mental Health team. The Mental Health team offers services that include but are not limited to; assessments, counselling (one to one and group), and referrals for children, youth, and families living with mental health challenges and/or substance misuse. The Mental Health team is committed to providing services that are offered from a holistic wellness framework. This position requires strong leadership skills and advanced knowledge and clinical experience in mental health and concurrent disorders in the context of Indigenous communities. Exceptional communication, critical thinking and organizational skills are necessary to be successful in this role. The selected individual will be responsible for direct supervision of the mental health team. The Mental Health Team Leader will be responsible for assisting with ongoing crisis prevention and intervention, assessment, case management, and co-ordination of appropriate community referrals for follow up as needed. The position oversees the day-to-day program operations while providing oversight and decision-making regarding program needs, requirements, and development in collaboration with management. The Mental Health Team Leader will provide quality assurance for staff and clients through regular monitoring and auditing to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.
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