Screener Social Worker

“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.

Screener Social Worker -

Regular Full Time Position

Base Office:
Chilliwack-Youth Hub

Screening Team

Salary- $69,.65 to $94,.02 per annum (35 hrs per week)

EDO (Earned Day Off) Available:
Monday Week Two

Please note that anyone applying for this position maybe 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 24, Step 1.

The Fraser Valley Aboriginal Child and Family Services Society (FVACFSS) is responsible for the provision of a number of child protection and preventative programs and services to Aboriginal children, youth, parents, families and communities in various regions of the Fraser Valley.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Team Lead, The Intake Screener ensures all information is managed and recorded in accordance within the parameters provided by the B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) and the FVACFSS Policies and Procedures Manuals. The Screening Social Worker is the gate keeper for all primarily services including but not limited to concerns of child abuse or neglect, sexual abuse intervention program, requests for family support, requests to become foster parents, and requests for groups or workshops.

The Screener is responsible for screening and completing the immediate safety assessment. The Screener receives information either through calls or in person, inputting all the information into the system, checking collaterals, assessing all the information in consultation with the supervisor, managing the intake log, and completing intake documentation.

Screeners will respond to callers request for non protection family supports such as request for information, referrals to non protection services or voluntary family services.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: