Social Work Assistant - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Aboriginal Child & Family Services Society
Description
Status :
Regular Full-time
Hours of Work : 8:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday
Closing:
: Open until position is filled
Department :
Child Protection
Location : 2020 Yukon Street, Vancouver BC
Classification :
Grid 13
Salary :
$1,869.36 to 2,113.91 bi-weekly
At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well-being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honored and protected.
We acknowledge and honor the inherent wisdom, capacity and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families.
Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.
- Join an Agency that strives to provide services to strengthen Indigenous families culturally and spiritually
- Receive a competitive salary $48,770.29 to $55,150.43 per year PLUS a comprehensive benefits package
- Take on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service Pension Plan
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Social Work Assistant (SWA) supports Social Workers by assisting with some of the day-to-day casework activities.
Duties include direct assistance to Social Workers, support to youth in care, interaction with children in care, youth and foster parents, supervision of access visits, transportation of clients, and administrative coordination.
The Social Worker Assistant provides direct assistance to social workers by identifying sources of information that will be of assistance in the development and implementation of case management plans and the preparation of reports.
The SWA will interact with children in care, youth and foster parents, provide transportation assistance, coordinate administrative aspects of client case management as well as interact and maintain contact with children-in-care, foster parents and families.
Key Competencies:
- Relational Engagement
- Leadership
- Collaborative Planning and Decision Making
- Emotional Competency
- Resilience
- Cultural, Spiritual Expression
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
- BSW or;
- BA in a related human service field; or twoyear diploma in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or Child Care with 2 years experience working with children and youth or;
- Completion of 2 years of a 4year degree in Social Work or Child and Youth Care with 2 years of experience working with children and youth.
Note:
- A valid Class 5 Driver's License and a reliable vehicle with business class insurance are required to perform the duties of this position.
- This position requires Union membership.
- This position is open to applicants of all genders.
- This position requires the incumbent to be available in the office and follow COVID19 safety guidelines and protocols.
- Proof of COVID19 vaccination is required for staff/ VACFSS will consider its obligations to accommodate those staff who are unable to be vaccinated.
BENEFITS:
- Extended health and dental
- Group life and AD&D
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- 100% employerpaid premiums
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Public Service Pension Plan
- Access to VACFSS' Staff Cultural Clinical Counselor, Elder
- Access to Indigenous Cultural Teachings as coordinated by the Agency
- Eligible for the VACFSS flex program after passing probation
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Situated on the unceded and occupied territories of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and Stó:lō nations.
Salary:
$48,770.29-$55,150.43 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers License (required)
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