POSTED:  March 8, 2013                           CLOSES:  March 22, 2013 @ 5pm

POSITION:               Guardianship 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:                     Temporary Full Time

                                   March 2013 to March 2014

                                   Subject to a Leave of Absence

LOCATION:               Terrace

JOB SUMMARY:

The Guardianship Social Worker (GSW) is part of a team responsible for Children in Continuing Care of the Nisga’a Child and Family Services (NCFS) department of Nisga’a Lisims Government (NLG).

DUTIES:

• Under the direction of the supervisor and in accordance with applicable legislation and policy, the GSW will provide guardianship responsibilities to children in Continuing Care of NCFS;
• The GSW is an advocate for the child‚Äôs needs and ensures that all aspects of the child‚Äôs life are planned for and met to ensure their safety and well being;
• The worker develops and supervises the comprehensive and culturally appropriate plan of care for each child and deals with issues related to placement and permanency planning;
• Through ongoing case work, the worker develops meaningful relationships with the child and caregivers and liaises with village/community and other administration to ensure the required support services are in place for clients.

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:

• Working knowledge of Guardianship Standards and Foster Care Standards is required as is detailed knowledge of the Adoption Act, Regulations, Adoption Standards and related Policy;
• Knowledge of service needs of neglected, abused and exploited children is essential as is the ability to manage risk to children and youth;
• Awareness of principles of child development and family planning is required as is knowledge of Case Planning and Assessments;
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues who work in other disciplines or services is required;
• Ability to work effectively with foster and adoptive parents and be culturally sensitive to clients served is required;
• Strong written and communication skills and the ability to resolve conflict is essential;
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required;
• The ability to facilitate meetings and set goals is essential.

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 22, 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 Number: 250-633-2367  Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net