Social Worker

Social Worker - Generalist

Wage: $60,000 - $75,000 Annual Salary, dependent upon experience

Benefits: Paid sick leave, 3 weeks vacation, comprehensive benefits, and 5.5% employer pension match

We offer time off in-lieu to acknowledge time spent at any Land-Based Healing Camp.

Hours: Full-Time, with a rotation of one week in the community and one week Prince George (Flexibility required to accommodate member needs, and may include evenings and weekends)

Location: Kwadacha Community (Fort Ware), or willingness to travel to community on a rotation

About Us

Kwadacha Nation (Tsek'ene) is commonly known as Fort Ware and is located approximately 570 km north of Prince George, at the confluence of the Fox, Kwadacha, and Finlay rivers in the Rocky Mountain Trench. Kwadacha Nation strives to maintain a balance of resources and the needs of our people for current and future generations as taught by our ancestors. Our vision is that Kwadacha Dune are healthy, prosperous, self-sufficient, and protectors of khuta khudowa uwidlah (everything the creator gave us).

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Health and Wellness, the Social Worker - Generalist is responsible for ensuring community members receive tailored support services that address individual and family needs. The Social Worker – Generalist will deliver both group and one-on-one interventions, as well as connect individuals to resources for employment, mental health, and other areas that strengthen and enrich their lives.

• Offer individuals and families appropriate support or connect them to external services

• Provide crisis intervention and coordinate integrated case management with Kwadacha Health departments (e.g., land-based healing, elders, justice, child & family, mental health and addictions) and partner agencies

• Support families in developing skills and strategies to resolve current challenges and safeguard children

• Conduct assessments and participate in integrated case management meetings as required

• Develop and lead ongoing group therapy programming

• Maintain accurate documentation of client interactions, referrals, and related activities

• Plan, implement, and oversee programs within available funding and in compliance with legislation

• Collaborate with the Elders program to incorporate Kwadacha culture and traditional teachings

• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and support groups on relevant topics (e.g., grief and loss)

• Provide updates and consult with supervisor regarding children in care and families at risk

• Utilize funding opportunities to further the department's success and meet the needs of the Nation

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of MCFD protocols in Canadian judicial systems is an asset

• Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License, clear Driver's Abstract, and willingness to travel within Kwadacha

To Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to

Chelsie Nanez, HR Advisor

In accordance with Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA) and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference may be given to qualified candidates with Indigenous Ancestry

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person