Family Engagement Worker - FT (Agassiz) - 1915

Family Engagement Worker - FT (Agassiz) - 1915

Full Time Non Delegated Practice  Agassiz, BC, CA 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition

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 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 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.

• W e strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
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  ur 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.
• W e work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.

Family Engagement Worker- 1915

Permanent Full-Time Position –Agassiz

Base Office:
Agassiz

Sto: lo Family and Community Support Team

Salary- $53,273.17 to $61,162.79 per annum (35 hrs per week)

EDO (Earned Day Off) Available – Monday Week 2

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Family Engagement Worker (FEW) works within an integrated team environment to mitigate and monitor the immediate concerns regarding child safety as well as support the on-going well-being of families. FEWs promote positive family relationships by providing information, guidance, and modeling to families at risk, on an ongoing support basis as needed and identified by the family and their Indigenous community.

Their focus is to facilitate family growth and development through the focused provision of practical “hands on” direct home support visits and community interaction.

The FEW arranges and facilitates visits between children in care and their families and provides feedback and support during these visits to help families have their children returned into their care. The FEW will work consciously and sensitively with Stó:lō culture and traditions represented in the Fraser Valley.

The FEW provides culturally appropriate and holistic services to all Indigenous families that consists of helping families and individuals develop Natural Support systems within their communities that they live in and helping build the capacity and health of the community through role modeling appropriate behavior, assisting youth and individuals to develop a strong cultural identity, and linking clients to appropriate community resources.

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:

• Two-year diploma in the Human Services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, and families in a human services capacity within an Indigenous community setting is an asset.
• A sound understanding of child management techniques and effective parenting techniques.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous and Stó:lō cultural practices and traditions and how culture and historical impacts affect individuals and communities.
• Understanding of cross-cultural issues that impact Indigenous and Stó:lō people and communities.
• Knowledge of the generational impacts of Colonization, and historical child welfare practice on Indigenous people and their families, as well as the finding of the TRCC and recommendations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships to engage families in attaining established goals.
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