Family Service Social Worker

Position: Family Service Social Worker - F/T 1879
Family Service Social Worker - Full Time (Chilliwack)  We are a fully delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:lō Territory in the Fraser Valley.
POSITION SUMMARY  Reporting to a Delegated Team Leader, the Social Worker provides culturally appropriate, responsive, community‑based services. The Social Worker is the first point of contact for any child protection report and works in partnership with Families, Community Members, Band Designates, identified Elders, and other supports in case planning and service delivery decisions.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED   Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a Social Sciences degree
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the Human Services field is an asset
Delegated or willing to attend delegation in BC
Knowledge of B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, AOPSI, and relevant legislation
Strong understanding of Indigenous culture and its impact on individuals and communities
Computer literacy on databases, Microsoft Word, Excel
Valid BC Driver’s Class 5 License (no restrictions)
Criminal Records Check is a requirement
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES   Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools
Complete SDM tools within required time frames
Review family’s current situation and history
Identify situations requiring change and communicate to designated representative and family
Arrange family case planning conferences to establish the family plan
Develop comprehensive, holistic, culturally appropriate family plans through case conferences with the family, community members, and professionals
Monitor, evaluate, and revise family plans to reduce risks to children and communities
Make referrals as needed to implement the family plan
Regularly meet with other service providers and the family regarding family progress
Provide and receive ongoing feedback to and from the family, caregivers, and other professionals regarding quality and expectations of service
Address risks to the child, including arrangements for out of home placements when appropriate
Ensure service expectations are appropriate to the child’s age and level of development
Evaluation
Monitor and evaluate every aspect of the family plan and ensure progress toward established goals
Participate in actively tracking sessions with Team Lead and other members of the team
Receive feedback from the agency’s quality assurance process, including file documentation, cultural practice and service delivery
Complete all steps in family development response or an investigation as outlined in Child Protection Response Policy (Chapter
3)
Administration
Complete all recordings and documents as per the Good Recording Guide
Maintain a positive participatory approach to community liaison role
Represent the Agency in court in matters pertaining to the B.C. Child, Family and Community Service Act
Prepare reports for court as required and ensure they are properly completed and filed
Demonstrate security awareness consistent with agency policy when dealing with confidential documents, office safety and personal safety
Demonstrate proficiency in case management and organizational skills to ensure complete and accurate records are kept on all files
Complete monthly summaries in a timely manner to meet both statistical and case management responsibilities
Ensure that the SDM tools on the file are completed within the specified time frame
Teamwork
Develop and maintain a positive and participatory approach to teamwork
Promptly address issues that have an impact on cooperation, support, moral and service delivery
Establish respectful and effective working relationships with staff, work units and other agencies
Seek knowledge and information when there may be uncertainty of policy, practice, or procedures
Intake
Upon receiving the file, the FSW collects, records and analyses information from the public
Seek professional guidance and supervision from their Team Lead in determining if protection investigation or service assessment is required
Union Membership is required. We offer employer‑paid Extended Health benefits and a public service pension program with the Public Service Pension Plan.
* Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

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