“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 Indigenous 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.
We strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
Our 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.
We 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 Cultural Connections Worker- 1528
3 Term Positions – Surrey
(Terms ending March 31st, 2025)
Surrey/Permanency Team
EDO (Earned Days Off) Available: Monday or Friday (Week 2)
Salary- $69,761.01 to $79,324.79 per annum (35 hrs. per week)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working as part of a team, Family & Cultural Connections Workers (FCCW’s) are focused on bringing together family, extended family, community supports and Agency staff to develop plans for child safety, family and cultural connections and placement. FCCW’s combine their strong cultural knowledge with mediation and facilitation skills to create environments that build child safety and placement solutions with families, supporting and respecting cultural/traditional values and practices. FCCWs ensure that each Indigenous child in care has the best possible placement in response to their developmental and cultural needs, including their Indigenous identify and connection to their community. They operate within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) and use a solution focus and trauma informed practice framework in their work with children, youth, families, and communities.
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:
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Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
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Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous culture and historical impacts effect the development of individuals and communities.
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Understanding of family systems and child development along with relevant legislation.
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Ability to practice standards set out in the B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act, and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) Manual.
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Diploma is preferred, however significant cultural knowledge, and a demonstrated ability to develop respectable relationships with On-Reserve Indigenous communities and equivalent personal experience may be accepted.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write concise reports for various audiences.
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Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate emotionally charged meetings/situations while working collaboratively with the family and community.
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Ability to form trusting, respectful and effective relationships with children, Indigenous communities, caregivers, parents, and other FVACFSS employees.
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Embeds solution-focused child welfare practices such as Signs of Safety or Appreciative Inquiry.
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Conferencing, with excellent clinical skills; gaining agreement on issues and identifying immediate steps of action for families and service providers.
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Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities, and work under pressure.
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Maintain an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for their clients.
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Maintain a clear differentiation between the professional and personal self.
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Computer skills for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Valid BC Driver’s License; reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance.
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Criminal Records Check required.
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Required to work flexible hours.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
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.
LEARN MORE:
You can learn more about us at www.fvacfss.ca.
This is a Union Membership position.
We are pleased to offer employer paid Extended Health benefits and enjoy participating in our attractive pension program with the Public Service Pension Plan.
Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
This position is open to internal & external candidates at this time.
Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm PST on
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024.
Current employees of FVACFSS must apply for this position using the Internal Job Posting portal in ADP, with Xyolhemeylh login credentials.
COVID-19 Precautions
The health and safety or our employees, their families, and the communities that we serve is of utmost importance to us and will follow the BC Ministry of Health Guidelines.
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.