Under Transition Worker

At VACFSS, we ensure that the rights, safety, well‑being and spirit of Indigenous children and families are upheld, honoured and protected. We strive to eliminate oppression, discrimination, and marginalization within our community. We acknowledge and honour the inherent wisdom, capacity, and resourcefulness of our community in designing programs and services to care for our own children and families. Accordingly, we are dedicated to planning, developing, and implementing creative and innovative Indigenous programs and services in collaboration with members of our community and other agencies.

Position:
Under 19 Transition Worker

Status:
Temporary Vacancy, Full-time (12 to 18 months)

Department:
Guardianship

Location: 3284 East Broadway

Classification:
Delegated Social Worker (Grid 21-24) +1 Temporary Market Adjustment (TMA)

Salary: $69,760.70 to $89,268.45 annually

• Use your child welfare expertise to make a lasting difference in Vancouver's Aboriginal community!
• Receive a competitive salary of $69,760.70 to $89,268.45 PLUS a comprehensive benefits package!
• Take on a challenging role that provides membership in the Public Service Pension Plan!

The VACFSS Guardianship program is responsible for the care and well‑being of Indigenous children under a Continuing Custody Order. Our approach is situated in a model of the child in the center of their circle of support, surrounded by family and community. The Guardianship program focuses on developing holistic care plans with an emphasis on connection to family, culture, and community.

Reporting to the Guardianship Team Leader, the Under 19 Transition Worker will be responsible for initial transition planning activities for youth starting as early as 14 years old. This position will work collaboratively with the Social Worker, youth/young adults, and their support circle to:

The Under 19 Transition worker will be responsible for developing relationships, providing guidance, funding resources and support to youth/young adults who are in the care of VACFSS that are under 19-years‑old. There is an emphasis on relationship‑based practice, developing community through group work, and cultural opportunities and strengthening. They will work in collaboration with the Over 19 Transition Worker, Guardianship Social Workers, Team Leaders, other staff, and community members.

The work of the Under 19 Transition Worker is guided by the values of belonging, respect, strengths‑based practice, integrity, and humility. It is conducted in accordance with practice standards, legislation, and VACFSS’s philosophy of service delivery, in pursuit of a balanced and harmonious Indigenous community.

• The Under 19 Transition Worker provides expertise in assessing transition needs and offers support that ensures the children's views are considered and information provided is both developmentally and culturally appropriate for the child and family.
• Provides focused transition planning support and services to youth including assessing eligibility for youth agreements and planning for Temporary Support Agreements (TSA) with the Young Adults Program (AYA).
• Builds community by facilitating connections with Indigenous communities to support children, youth, families, and collaborative planning in supporting complex transitions.
• Works in collaboration with the Social Worker and community organizations to identify community resources that support strong transitions to adulthood and ensure the best outcomes for the child and family.
• Collaborate with the Social Worker to…