Michif Youth Services Team Assistant Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position:
Michif Youth Services Team Assistant

Hours of Work: 3 days per week (8:30-4:30); 21 hours per week

Job Location:

Kikékyelc: A Place of Belonging

Geographic Catchment Area:
Tkemlúps te Secwépemc within the unceded Secwépemcul’ecw, and the chosen home of the Two Rivers Metis Society

Reports to:

Michif Youth Services Team Leader

The Michif Youth Services Team Assistant will provide administrative and practical support with day-to-day casework of files on the Michif Youth Services Team. They will work alongside the delegated social workers to support children/youth in achieving their identified goals to support permanency and/or independence, including reconnections with family, natural supports, cultural identity, and community. The Delegated Guardianship & Youth Services Team Assistant will conduct their duties in a manner that adheres to the LMO Michif Practice Model.

• Maintains regular records (and documents in ICM as required) and provides reports to the case manager and team leader as required
• Supports with the maintenance of physical files for the Youth Services Team and Kikékyelc.
• Prepares payment requests for purchases/payments related to youth files. Provides payment request to Case Manager, TL and ED (as required) and submits to the finance department.
• Supports case managers with the completion of case related documentation in alignment with the Michif Practice Model
• Submits payment information for delegated files into ICM/MIS for approval.
• Transports clients to/from appointments, community events, etc. as required.
• Participates in the development, modification, and evaluation of client plans in line with the Michif Practice Model in collaboration with a child/youth’s natural support network and case management team.
• Regularly participates in integrated case management meetings to report clients’ activities and progress, supports Case Manager to document meetings, including next steps.
• In collaboration with a delegated social worker, the Michif Youth Services Team Assistant gathers information relevant to the child/youth's needs through interviewing, observing behaviour, meeting with family members, service providers and other significant connections to the child/youth by using a variety of strategies identified in the LMO Michif Practice Model.
• Outlines services provided and, in consultation with a case manager, provides information on and referral to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required.
• Follows up with individuals post-move-in to ensure they are well supported and prevent the loss of housing or breakdown of placement
• Other duties as assigned or required

• Diploma in the field of Human or Social Services or related field
• 2 years related experience working with peoples of Indigenous ancestry
• Knowledge of Métis history, culture, and community

• Travel in this position is required
• Potential for violence in the workplace
• Comfortable with supporting parents in their individual home settings
• Ability to perform the requirements of the job, which include working independently with Metis parents who may experience cognitive delays and/or challenges with substance misuse, mental health, or other trauma related behaviours
• Supervision received – frequent consultation with direct supervisor with directive and regular review of the work performed. Must comply with the expectations of the Michif Practice Model.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check
• Must consent to a Prior Contact Check
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid BC Driver’s License
• As per Section 16 of the Federal Charter of Human Rights Act, preference will be given to applicants of Indigenous Ancestry.

$27.48 – 30.96 per hour. Classification:
Delegated Program Assistant (PSJEP Grid
9) of the BCGEU Indigenous Services Collective Agreement Wage Grids. Benefits & pension following a successful probationary period.

Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services