SPO R - Child, Youth and Family Services; CYFS Support Worker

The Team

AtSquamish Family Services, you’ll be joining an established and collaborative team made up of Protection Social Workers and a Resource social worker. Our team works closely with probation, resources, adoption, and child and youth mental health services, creating a supportive network that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are proud of the meaningful impact our work has, especially in building strong relationships with several Indigenous Nations, and we appreciate the team’s commitment to respectful partnership, cultural awareness, and making a real difference in the community.

This Child Youth Family Support Worker role is focused on supporting Child Protection Social Workers within the delegation matrix, helping ensure families receive the care and protection they need. The work has a direct impact on children, youth, and families in a lovely, diverse community, where inclusion and respect for different cultures are central to everything we do. Candidates will be inspired by the opportunity to make meaningful change, build strong relationships, and contribute to a team that values equity, diversity, and inclusion while working closely with community partners.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
  * in Social Work or in Child & Youth Care OR
• Bachelor’s Degree
  * in a Human Services field (Human Services fields include Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing)
  OR
• Secondary School Graduation or Equivalent AND one of the following:
  • 2 years of post‑secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing)
    PLUS a minimum of 2 years or more of related work experience;
    OR
• • 1 year of post‑secondary studies towards a degree, diploma or certificate in a related human services field or equivalent discipline (Human Services fields or equivalent include Social Work, Child & Youth Care, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Anthropology, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous Studies, Education, Theology and Nursing)
    PLUS a minimum of 3 years or more of related work experience;
    OR Minimum of 4 years or more of related work experience.

* Bachelor’s Degree must be a 4-year degree or an equivalent number of credits.

** Related work experience may include experience working with children, youth, families or adults in any one or a combination of the following settings and/or may also include working with children and youth with a history of trauma and/or behavioural challenges:

• A child and family service agency that provides legislated services (child protection, guardianship, resources, family support or adoption);
• A social services agency on an Indigenous reserve, providing direct support services;
• A family services agency that provides assessment and counselling services;
• A contracted agency providing assessment, counselling and family support services;
• A specialized care setting for vulnerable adults, children, or youth that also involves direct work with families;
• A policing, probation or corrections setting;
• A mental health or healthcare setting providing assessment and counselling services;
• An education setting undertaking assessment and counselling services;
• A social services agency providing services to people with diverse abilities and vulnerable adults;
• A provincial agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces providing services and support for injured workers.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2 year diploma in Social Work or Child & Youth Care.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities.
• Experience working with Ministry Policy and Procedures and data management systems (e.g., ICM, MIS, etc.)
• Applicants who…