Intensive Youth Social Worker

Overview

Career Opportunity: Intensive Youth Social Worker

Location: Burns Lake, B.C.

Employment Type: Full-Time – 35 Hours Per Week

Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work.

• Provide weekly face to face contact with youth;
• Provide one-on-one, strength-based holistic and culturally relevant services to children and youth on assigned caseload;
• Conducts a needs-based assessment with the guardian and care team;
• Support cultural planning and learning and facilitate healthy relations and contact with family and community.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology or Education or significant progress towards obtaining
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience working in a social service setting
• Experience working in a leadership capacity with youth-at-risk
• Non-violent crisis intervention training
• Occupational First Aid Level 1
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

• We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
• Supported to pursue lifelong learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
• Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.

Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $38.58 to $49.97 per hour. Placement within the wage range is dependent on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and internal equity.

Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package with flexible time off options, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31%), extended health and dental benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

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Final date to receive applications: Until Filled

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.

In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry. CSFS is committed to accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team by email at recruitment and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.