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Family Cultural Connections Coordinator
Family Cultural Connections Coordinator
ID:
68206
Expiry Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 8am
Job Type:
Full-Time
Region:
Port Hardy and North Island
City:
Coal Harbour
Town:
Quatsino
Industry:
Social Services
Wage:
TBD
Details:
Working as part of a team, Family Cultural Connections Coordinator (FCCC) 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.
FCCC 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.
FCCC ensure that each Aboriginal child in care has the best possible placement in response to their developmental and cultural needs, including their Aboriginal 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.
The successful candidate will work under the Director of Social Development and closely with the social development team.
This position is fulltime 70 hours bi-weekly, competitive wage with benefits after three-month probation.
FCCC 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.
FCCC ensure that each Aboriginal child in care has the best possible placement in response to their developmental and cultural needs, including their Aboriginal 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.
The successful candidate will work under the Director of Social Development and closely with the social development team.
This position is fulltime 70 hours bi-weekly, competitive wage with benefits after three-month probation.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Mental Health, Human Resources Certificate
• Certificate in Family Mediation
• Facilitator in healing circles and journey.
• A great understanding of Indigenous Culture Protocol and Kwak’wala Language, songs and dances
• Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and historical impacts effect the development of individuals and communities;
• Understanding of family systems and child development along with relevant legislation;
• 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;
• Diploma is preferred, however significant cultural knowledge, and a
demonstrated ability to develop respectable relationships with On-Reserve
Aboriginal communities and equivalent personal experience may be accepted.
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write
concise reports for various audiences;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate emotionally charged
meetings/situations while working collaboratively with the family and community;
• Ability to form trusting, respectful and effective relationships with children,
Aboriginal communities, caregivers, parents.
• Embeds solution-focused child welfare practices such as Signs of Safety or
Appreciative Inquiry;
• Conferencing, with excellent clinical skills; gaining agreement on issues and
identifying immediate steps of action for families and service providers;
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure;
• Maintain an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for their clients;
• Maintain a clear differentiation between the professional and personal self;
• Computer skills for Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Valid BC Driver’s License; (No restrictions) reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance.
• Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Child and Youth Mental Health, Human Resources Certificate
• Certificate in Family Mediation
• Facilitator in healing circles and journey.
• A great understanding of Indigenous Culture Protocol and Kwak’wala Language, songs and dances
• Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and historical impacts effect the development of individuals and communities;
• Understanding of family systems and child development along with relevant legislation;
• 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;
• Diploma is preferred, however significant cultural knowledge, and a
demonstrated ability to develop respectable relationships with On-Reserve
Aboriginal communities and equivalent personal experience may be accepted.
• Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write
concise reports for various audiences;
• Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate emotionally charged
meetings/situations while working collaboratively with the family and community;
• Ability to form trusting, respectful and effective relationships with children,
Aboriginal communities, caregivers, parents.
• Embeds solution-focused child welfare practices such as Signs of Safety or
Appreciative Inquiry;
• Conferencing, with excellent clinical skills; gaining agreement on issues and
identifying immediate steps of action for families and service providers;
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure;
• Maintain an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for their clients;
• Maintain a clear differentiation between the professional and personal self;
• Computer skills for Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Valid BC Driver’s License; (No restrictions) reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance.
How to apply:
Quatsino First Nation
305 Quattishe Rd
Coal Harbour, BC V0N1K0
email: msheard@quatsinofn.ca fax:250-949-6249, resume
and cover letter.
Only those screened will be contacted for an interview.
305 Quattishe Rd
Coal Harbour, BC V0N1K0
email: msheard@quatsinofn.ca fax:250-949-6249, resume
and cover letter.
Only those screened will be contacted for an interview.
