Full-time | Alert Bay

Social Worker 

Department: Namgis Community Services

Classification: Full Time, Permanent

Reports to: K’wak’walast’si Child and Family Services Team Lead

Job Summary: 

The K’wak’walat’si Child and Family Services (KCFS) team is a Delegated C3 Indigenous Child and Family Services Agency under the ‘Namgis Community Services department. KCFS receives its delegation through the Provincial Director of Child Welfare, who gives the agency the authority to undertake administration of parts of the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA). Under its current delegation agreement, KCFS administers C3 (family services). 

KCFS focuses on prevention services, with a goal of maintaining family units wherever possible, while ensuring children are safe.  KCFS aims to provide proactive strategies and solutions to promote healthy families and outcomes while mitigating potential risk.

Job Duties: 

  • Provide direct support to families, including voluntary support services, advocacy, and referrals. 
  • Maintain voluntary support services files, including the Extended Family Program.
  • Ensure children and families have access to food, safety equipment, and other basic needs.
  • Assess and support family care homes and respite homes. 
  • Develop and implement individual/family support plans, often alongside MCFD
  • Maintain appropriate ICM case records
  • Work with other ‘Namgis departments around the design and delivery of workshops targeting parenting, family wellness, trauma, addictions, poverty, etc.
  • Partner with other service providers on Cormorant Island and North Vancouver Island
  • Offer programs and services that are rooted in ‘Namgis culture and ways of being.
  • Follow agency protocols and standards pertaining to our level of delegation and provincial legislation.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with MCFD, RCMP, Health Centre, and other ‘Namgis programs.
  • Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Social Work Degree, BA in Child and Youth Care, or related human services degree; or a combination of related education and experience.
  • Experience in social services, child & family support, or Indigenous community work.
  • Knowledge of Child, Family, and Community Services Act and delegated authority process.
  • Strong organizational skills for case management and documentation.
  • Understanding of trauma-informed practices.
  • Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn about ‘Namgis and Kwakwaka’wakw culture, history and values. 

Other Job Requirements:

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license as well as a safe and reliable vehicle.
  • Overtime and on-call work in the evenings and weekends as may be required from time to time.
  • Employment is subject to satisfactory employment references and criminal record check

Salary:

  • $73,364-$86,250 annually
  • Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning and midpoint of the range.
  • Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

If this position interests you, please submit a covering letter and resume to: humanresources@namgis.bc.ca, or, Human Resources, ‘Namgis First Nation, PO Box 210, Alert Bay, BC, V0N 1A0

This position will remain open until it is filled