Supported Connections Workers - Surrey, Canada - Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society

Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society

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Surrey, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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_"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?

If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family.

We are a fully delegated Aboriginal Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:
lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.

Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.

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We** strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
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ur service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
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e work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

Supported Connections Workers - 1361

On Call Positions

Surrey Supported Connections Team

(Monday-Saturday)
**Salary
- $39,502.87 to $46,004.50 per annum (35 hrs per week)*****: The Supported Connections program recognizes the importance of keeping children who are currently in foster care, connected to their families by promoting meaningful family time through supported family visits. A supported Connections Worker will provide families with support - not just supervision - and constructive, strengths-based feedback to help them have successful visits. To best support children and families, this position will work a variety of non-standard shifts such as Tuesday to Saturday late morning to early evenings.

Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way.

This position is expected to work in Létsé mót té sqwálewel
_"With a good mind, a good heart, and good feelings."_

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

A Degree or Diploma with an emphasis on Social Services, or combination of education and experience
Two years in a related field working with Indigenous children and parents in a human services capacity
Knowledge of child development and strengthsbased parenting; experience working with children and families
Knowledge of Indigenous history and culture especially regarding families and communities
Experience transitioning foster children between home environment and visit location
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract (no N or L restriction)
Criminal Records Check required

CONFIDENTIALITY:

FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and
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must comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Agency's Human Resources Policy Manual and other policies and operational manuals, AOPSI and the

B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act.

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This position requires union membership.

We are pleased to offer employer paid Extended Health benefits and enjoy participating in our attractive pension program with the Public Service Pension Plan.-
Applications are being accepted ongoing.

COVID-19 Precautions

The health and safety or our employees, their families, and the communities that we serve is of utmost importance to us.

In keeping with BC Ministry of Health Guidelines and Orders we are practicing physical and social distancing, regularly sanitizing high touch areas, masking as mandated, and working remotely where possible.