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Social Worker Assistant
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Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society Agassiz, Canada**_"What we do together our H.E.A.R.T is our difference."_** · Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, _Métis_, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity? ...
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Social Worker Assistant
1 week ago
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Clinical Social Worker
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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Agassiz, CanadaClinical Social Worker - Inventory · Reference number: PEN23J · Selection process number: 2023-PEN-EA-PAC Correctional Service Canada - Health Services · Abbotsford (British Columbia), Agassiz (British Columbia), Mission (British Columbia), Prince George (British Columbia), Va ...
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Clinical Social Worker
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Fraser Health Agassiz, Canada Full timeDetailed Overview · Works within an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services and therapeutic clinical counseling to clients and their families who identify as Indigenous; conducts comprehensive social work and psychosocial assessments of Indigenous clients and the ...
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Youth Outreach/youth Justice Worker
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Agassiz Harrison Community Services Agassiz, Canada**Youth Outreach/Youth Justice Worker** · The Youth Outreach/Justice Worker provides opportunities for healthy personal and social connections and development for youth. The Youth Outreach Worker will engage youth in programming and activities as per a developed youth program pla ...
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Sw Ast 15r
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BC Public Service Agassiz, CanadaPosting Title- SW AST 15R - Social Program Officer (SPO) Assistant- Position Classification- Social Worker Assistant R15- Union- GEU- Work Options- Hybrid- Location- Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 CA · - Hope, BC V0X 1L0 CA · - Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)- Salary Range- $57, $64,805 ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support to individuals aff ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support to individuals aff ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada**Position summary** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support t ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker On Call
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada**Position summary** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support t ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada**Position summary** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support t ...
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24-066e Temporary Child Care Counsellor
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School District #78 (Fraser-Cascade) Agassiz, CanadaINTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING No E · TEMPORARY · UNION VACANCY NOTICE · April 17, 2024 · Date of Distribution · TO: Construction, Maintenance and Allied Workers, Local 2423 · Applications are invited for the following position as detailed below: · **EFFECTIVE DATE**: Immediately to A ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support to individuals aff ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
1 week ago
Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support to individuals aff ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support to individuals aff ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, connections to community services, and support to individuals aff ...
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Recovery Home Support Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada**Position summary** · The Recovery Home Support worker position will be a part of an integrated team of individuals that works closely together in our **A:yelexw Center for Hope and Healing; **a residential setting to provide crisis intervention, coping strategies, education, co ...
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Outreach Youth Worker
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Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Youth Outreach Worker is directly responsible for engaging youth from Seabird Island, Chawathil, Shxw'Ow'Hamel and Cheam (age in youth-led programing, small groups and individual (one-on-one) sessions. The core of this work will be out in the four communities. From a yo ...
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Outreach Youth Worker
3 weeks ago
Seabird Island Band Agassiz, Canada*** · The Youth Outreach Worker is directly responsible for engaging youth from Seabird Island, Chawathil, Shxw'Ow'Hamel and Cheam (age in youth-led programing, small groups and individual (one-on-one) sessions. The core of this work will be out in the four communities. From a yo ...
Indigenous Health Liaison Social Worker - Agassiz, Canada - Fraser Health
Description
Detailed OverviewReporting to the Clinical Lead, Indigenous Health Liaison Team, the Indigenous Health Liaison Social Worker participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of community and hospital settings.
Within the context of an Indigenous health care perspective, provides culturally appropriate counselling and intermediary services to First Nations, Metis and Inuit clients.
Plans, organizes, and evaluates clinical and psychosocial health care needs and services for Indigenous clients involving assessments, health teaching to clients, support, consultation, liaison, and referral to appropriate services.
The Liaison collaborates with other programs across Fraser Health as well as Indigenous partner organizations such as First Nations Health Authority and Metis Nation BC.
This position will facilitate connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to Fraser Health services, with a culturally appropriate approach.
Responsibilities As a member of a multi-disciplinary team acts as an Indigenous Health liaison for clients, families, service providers, and community agencies to enhance service delivery through consultation, development of a care plan and forwarding necessary information to appropriate community services/agencies.
Clarifies client and family expectations and acts as a client advocate.Conducts client assessments and screenings that include evaluation of emotional, physical, social, spiritual, economic and mental status of client using information from all available sources.
Participates in a multi-disciplinary team regarding Indigenous Health. Identifies clients and refers to appropriate services, as eligible.Communicates with and obtains assistance from appropriate community agencies to ensure the best possible care for clients and families after discharge from hospital.
Provides education and promotes health promotion initiatives/services to individuals, families, and Indigenous communities to increase knowledge regarding self-care and whole body health.
Encourages informed decision-making, personal growth and learning, empowering the client to improve their quality of life. Acts as the point of contact and liaises with community partners.Acts in public relations and advocacy capacity to represent Indigenous Health to medical, care and support staff and other service providers, and to community agencies and their staff by maintaining up to date knowledge of Indigenous Health.
Provides consultation to staff for the purpose of enhancing knowledge of Indigenous cultures, contemporary social issues and health beliefs. Provides information on social and health services available in the community for Indigenous people.Participates in committees that integrate Indigenous Health with hospital and community programs by providing input and addressing Indigenous Health issues.
Provides information, interpretation and guidance to general public, agencies, Boards, etc. on Acts and Regulations applicable to social work practices and functions. Reviews and adapts relevant information material. Participates in professional development activities to keep up to date with current trends and research. Assists with orientation of new staff, students, and other health care professionals. Maintains knowledge of community social work services and resources. Maintains related records, documentation and statistics. Prepares reports as required, and in accordance with established standards and procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training & Experience Bachelor's degree in Social Work from an approved School of Social Work.Two years' recent, related clinical social work experience in a hospital or community setting including one year of experience working with Indigenous clients.
Knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocol and cultural issues. Current full registration with the BC College of Social Workers. Valid BC Driver's Licence and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.Skills & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of emotional, mental health and contemporary social issues relative to the Indigenous community.
Ability to provide consultation to patients, families and healthcare professionals.Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health and social agency personnel.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and theories of Social Work/Clinical Counselling as applied to Indigenous populations. Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate. Ability to organize and problem solve. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated teaching skills. Ability to deal effectively with individuals, groups, and other professionals within a multi-disciplinary environment in a diverse community. Ability to prioritize workload, keep accurate records and write reports. Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous culture and community resources and agencies. Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services to Indigenous populations. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Ability to operate related equipment, including personal computers and related software.
