FDR Social Worker Global

FDR Social Worker - 1895

Full-Time Position
- Global

Base Office:
Chilliwack
- Nowell street

FDR Delegated Team 1

Salary: $69,762.65 to $94,755.02 per annum (35 hrs. per week)

EDO (Earned Day Off) Available: TBD

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 25, Step 1.

Reporting to a Delegated Team Leader, Social Workers will work within the 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). The Social Worker will support families and communities by building preventative programming that strengthens capacity and involvement in protecting, supporting, and planning for 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 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 and will become knowledgeable of, and competent in, the practice of Community Protocols, participating in important community events and ceremonies.

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Child and Youth Care Degree, or a Social Sciences degree
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the human services field is an asset
• A combination of related education in a human services field and experience may be accepted
• Must be delegated or willing to attend training for C6 delegation in the province of B.C.
• Ability to practice standards set out in the Child Protection Response Policies, B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, and AOPSI Manual
• Awareness of the B.C. Benefits Act; B.C. Adoptions Act; B.C. Family Relations Act;
  Young Offenders Act; and other pertinent provincial and federal legislation
• Ability to practice standards set out in Good Recording Guide
• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and how culture impacts the development of individuals and communities; and Indigenous culture in general and history in particular
• Understanding of cross-cultural issues as they affect children in care, foster parents, biological parents and communities of origins
• Practical knowledge of federal, provincial and indigenous organizations mandated to provide health, counseling and child and family services
• Strong understanding of agency policies and procedure manuals
• Computer literacy on databases, Microsoft Word, Excel and other computer software
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License (no restrictions); reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance
• This is an excellent opportunity for fully delegated staff to gain experience on a Multi‑Interdisciplinary Team and develop professionally towards advancing into other career options
• Criminal Records Check is a requirement

FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and must comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Agency’s Human Resources Policy Manual and other policies and operational manuals, AOPSI and the B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act.

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This Position requires Union Membership.

We are pleased to offer employer paid Extended Health benefits and enjoy participating in our attractive pension program with the Public Service Pension Plan, if eligible.

• Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

This position is open to internal and external candidates.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm PST on Monday, July 13th, 2026.

Current employees of Xyólheméylh must apply for this position using the Internal Job Posting portal in ADP, with Xyólheméylh login credentials.

The health and safety of our employees, their families, and the communities that we serve is of utmost importance to us. We will follow BC Ministry of Health Guidelines and Orders. Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we may be conducting our hiring process virtually. We will provide candidates selected for interviews with all the required instructions.