POSTED:  February 28, 2013 ‚Äì Revised March 8, 2013   CLOSES:  March 18, 2013

POSITION:                 Resource Social Worker (Level 1)    

SALARY RANGE:         Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

SUPERVISOR:             Nisga‚Äôa Child and Family Services Director       

HOURS:                     35 hours per week

TERM:                       Full Time Permanent Position

LOCATION:               Terrace

JOB SUMMARY:

The Nisga’a Lisims Government (NLG) Nisga’a Child and Family Services (NCFS) Resource Social Worker is primarily responsible for recruiting, developing and maintaining a range of resources in which to place children in care.

DUTIES:

• Under the direction of the supervisor, the Resource Social Worker (RSW) receives requests from social workers for placement of children being brought into care on an emergency and planned basis.
• The RSW coordinates placements for children being discharged from a resource and coordinates out-of-region placements as required.
• The RSW liaises with district offices regarding placements of children in care, and facilitates the provision of foster home resources;
• The RSW recruits and develops contracted resources and monitors the provision of services;
• The RSW supports foster homes and contracted resources and investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect in child welfare in accordance with regional and provincial protocols.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Master‚Äôs degree in a related human service field or a Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW), or a degree in a human services field plus one year of related experience is preferred. A recognized diploma in the human services field, plus 3 years experience in child and family services may be considered.
• Preference may be given to candidates who possess a BSW or related degree with work related experience. Consideration may be given to candidates possessing a college certificate with experience working with Aboriginal communities both on and off reserve. Preference will be given to candidates with C3 Delegation obtained within the past two years. Candidates without C3 Delegation will be required to obtain.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Well developed interpersonal counseling and assessment skills including oral and written communication skills;
• Solid understanding of the Child, Family and Community Services Act;
• Solid understanding of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal programs and agencies, both government and community based, including referral processes;
• Ability to work effectively with program staff, agency staff, social workers and other personnel from the public and private sectors;
• Ability to apply tact and diplomacy in dealing with others in particular when dealing with sensitive issues;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Computer skills and proficient use of software such as Microsoft Word and Outlook.

OTHER:

• 3 recent work related references will be required;
• Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License with current abstract is essential as extensive travel may be required
• Successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check.

Applicants are required to submit resume with cover letter describing their qualifications and experience prior to 5:00 pm March 18, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.

ALL RESUME PACKAGES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:      Nisga‚Äôa Lisims Government

Attention: Human Resource Department

P.O. BOX 231, NEW AIYANSH, B.C., V0J 1A0

Fax: 250-633-2367  Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net