KTUNAXA KINBASKET CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES

SOCIAL WORKER

INVERMERE  / WINDERMERE AREA

POSITION SUMMARY

Part of a team of professionals dedicated to the well-being of young people and their families; being innovative, flexible, organized and responsive to the needs of all our clients of all Aboriginal descents (First Nations, Metis and Inuit).  Working closely with the band leadership and communities, other KKCFS staff at all worksites, and community partners. 

Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Service Society is an integrated multi-disciplinary team of staff that work in the following areas:

        Early childhood prevention and intervention

        Child care support

        Family support

        Family circles and family conferencing

        Reconnection and family reconstruction

        Voluntary social worker services

        Guardianship to children in care

        Kinship (Foster) care services

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate family meetings upon request by families, community members, KKCFSS staff, MCFD staff

Coordinate meetings between MCFD, KKCFSS and family / community upon request

Liaise between MCFD and Community Council, or Kootenay Region Metis Association regarding on and off reserve child protection investigations involving member of these respective Nations

Be involved in on-reserve and off reserve child protection investigations if requested by Community Council Members or Metis Association members

Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of the KKCFSS agency is shared with community, both aboriginal community and non-aboriginal community providing services to aboriginal children and families

Provide family and community support services

Attend KKCFS staff meetings

Attend KKCFSS training upon request

As a fully delegated Community Social Work position, delegated under the Province of BC Child Welfare legislation; responsibilities will include the above and services delegated under the Child, Family and Community Service Act:

        Intake, assessment and referral

        Family support

        Guardianship to children in care

        Alternate care services

        Child protection responses

        Recruitment, approval and support of/to kinship (foster) care 

            families

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Social Work or related field
• Recent graduates with BSW welcomed
• Experience working with families at risk (equivalency and other positions that work with child protection)
• Sound knowledge of aboriginal issues both historical and current in British Columbia
• Be a positive community role model
• Work in ways which empower and build capacity among individuals and communities
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other CFS staff as well as other inter-disciplinary partners in both the aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities
• Commitment to the capacity of individuals and communities to promote their own health and well-being
• Excellent communication skills, including written, oral and computer skills
• Committed to life-long learning
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be self-directed, flexible and able to work independently
• A valid drivers’ license and reliable vehicle available at work

Please forward your cover letter and resume to:

Judith Paul

Human Resources Manager

7468 Mission Road

Cranbrook, BC   V1C 7E5

Fax:  (250) 489-5760

Email:  jpaul@ktunaxa.org

Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

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