Stó:lō Generalist Social Worker
Listed on 2026-01-02
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
“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 Indigenous Children & Family Services 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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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.
Stó:lō
Generalist Social Worker-
Regular Full-Time Position-Chilliwack
Stó:lō
Delegated Team West
Salary- $69,.65 to $94,75.02 per annum (35 hrs per week)
Please note that anyone applying for this position may be subject to the wage growth series within the Indigenous Delegated Social Worker Progression (IDSWP) outlined in the Collective Agreement APPENDIX A1.
Anyone placed on the IDSWP growth series will not be eligible for the temporary market adjustment until they reach full working level Grid 26, Step 1.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to a Delegated Team Leader, social workers will work within the Stó:lō communities to provide culturally appropriate, and responsive, community-based services. Services will fall within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI).
Services will support Communities in building preventative programming that strengthens the capacity and involvement of the Community in protecting, supporting, and planning for its children. The Social Worker will be the first point of contact for any child protection report, and will work in partnership with Families, Community Members, Band Designates, identified Elders, and other identified supports, in all Case Planning and Service Delivery decisions.
The Social Worker will provide services within the realm of, Family Development Response, Protective and Voluntary Family Service, and Guardianship. The Social Worker will become knowledgeable of, and competent in the practice of Community Protocols, and will participate in important Community events and ceremonies.
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.
Lets'emót – to be of one heart and one mind.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
REQUIRED:
Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Communities, Families, Children & Youth in a human services and/or Community Development Capacity.
Ability to comply with practice standards set out in the Child Protection Response Policy (Chapter
3), B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) Manual.
Demonstrated knowledge of the generational impacts of colonization, the Residential School System, and historical child welfare policies, on Indigenous people and their families; as well as the findings of the TRCC and recommendations.
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