Roots Worker - Vancouver, Canada - Carrier Sekani Family S

Carrier Sekani Family S

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Career Opportunity:
Roots Worker Location: Vancouver, BC**
Employment Type: Full Time, 35hrs/wk

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) - A Great Experience Awaits You:CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in indigenous health and family services where culture is in everything we do. Since our beginnings 30 years ago, CSFS has grown to over 400 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, and a strong focus on professional development opportunities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work
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The Opportunity:

The roots worker's role is to ensure that each child in CSFS care has the best possible plan developed for his/her needs: while also supporting and encouraging a connection for each child with their extended family, culture and community.

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Conduct interviews with the child/youth in care and their support networks including identifying additional relatives or other important people in their life:

Work collaboratively with the guardianship workers and complete comprehensive file reviews to identify family and community connections, ensuring the child's cultural identity is preserved:

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Screen identified relatives or other identified individuals in accordance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation

What You Will Bring to The Role:

Bachelors or Diploma in Human Services, Social Work or Youth Care:

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One to Two years experience working with children in care:

Work experience through completion of a practicum in family and child welfare, and completion of the Child Protection Worker Pre-Employment Program will be considered

What CSFS Team Members Are Saying

We live by our organization values of Responsibility, Caring and Compassion while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution
Family like atmosphere without traditional corporate inflexibility
Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers

Its All For You:

Excellent total compensation package including competitive wages, benefits and pension plan
Unique, generous and flexible time off options promoting work life family balance
Education, and professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply
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June 30
, 2023.

Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.