Original job description
The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services is seeking an experienced,
full-time, highly effective Team Leader who focuses on collaborative practice for the day-to-day
functioning of the Child Protection Team and its supports. Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services works on the traditional territories of the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, as well as the Port Alberni, Campbell River and Gold River urban areas. Usma Family and Child Services continues to strengthen practice to be professional, ethical, culturally sensitive, and responsive social work for
Nuu-chah-nulth families and children.
This position will be based out of the Usma office in Campbell River.
Responsibilities Include
♦ Provides case consultation, supervision and mentorship to social workers and admin staff.
♦ Ensures the engagement of family and Nations in case planning and decision making.
♦ Fosters relationships with community partners.
♦ Supports Social Workers, Nations and family in cultural planning for children, youth and families.
♦ Supports collaborative decision making.
Preferred Qualifications
♦ BSW or Masters in Social Work, or Bachelors of Art in Child and Youth Care with a minimum of five years
direct experience in a supervisory position.
♦ Possess C-6 Delegation, and direct experience in child and family services;
♦ Knowledge of related legislation, both federal and provincial.
♦Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture and traditions.
♦Practical knowledge of Provincial Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators.
♦ Must have a car and valid driver’s licence.
♦ Provide references and an acceptable criminal record check.
Competitive benefit package; salary based on qualifications and experience, annual
salary range: $96,326.65 - $109,999.53
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide consultation, supervision, and mentorship to social workers and administrative staff while supporting the day-to-day functioning of the Child Protection Team. Engage families and Nations in case planning and decisions, foster community partnerships, and support culturally informed planning and collaborative decision-making.
Requirements
Preferred qualifications include a BSW, a master's degree in social work, or a bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care, plus at least five years of direct supervisory experience. Candidates should have C-6 Delegation and child and family services experience, knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture, and traditions, practical knowledge of provincial Aboriginal practice standards, a car and valid driver's licence, references, and an acceptable criminal record check.
Skills
- Case Consultation
- Supervision
- Mentorship
- Case Planning
- Family Engagement
- Collaborative Decision-Making
- Community Partnerships
- Cultural Planning
- Child Protection
- Child and Family Services
- Knowledge of Legislation
- Knowledge of Indigenous Governance
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Provincial Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits Package
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Child Protection
- Child and Family Services
- Social Work
- C-6 Delegation
- Case Consultation
- Supervision
- Mentorship
- Case Planning
- Collaborative Decision-Making
- Family Engagement
- Community Partnerships
- Cultural Planning
- Nuu-chah-nulth Governance
- Nuu-chah-nulth Culture and Traditions
- Federal Legislation
- Provincial Legislation
- Provincial Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators
- Criminal Record Check
- Valid Driver's Licence
