Aboriginal Family Services jobs in Surrey, BC

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit). It will greatly assist us with screening if you refer in your application to your Indigenous identity. Recognizing the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people, it is your choice whether to volunteer information. We will hold your application in the strictest confidence, sharing it only with the hiring panel.

We are committed to the principles and practices of an inclusive and equitable employment process. We encourage applicants from communities which are structurally marginalized based on race, colour, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Classification:Wage Grid Level 12.

Permanent Full time: 35 hrs. (Monday-Friday with occasional evenings or weekends) - This position requires union membership.

Date of Posting: October 16,2024

Closing Date: until the position is filled.

Education and experience requirements:

• Diploma in human services, social work, or related field focused on understanding the needs of specialized populations (experiencing mental health, substance use, institutionalize persons)
• Minimum 2 years experience in case management in a front line capacity
• Experience advancing the needs of people faced with multiple barriers, intergenerational survivors and resistance
• Work history based on evidence-based practice, client centered approaches, and harm reduction models
• Must demonstrate an Indigenous Centred Approach working with specialized community members
• Full understanding of holding trusting relationships and practicing confidentiality within close communities
• Must successfully complete Criminal Record Review for work with vulnerable adults and children
• BC Class 5 driver’s licence and clear driver’s abstract (own vehicle an asset)

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Balance a caseload of up to 20-25 participants w/high/stable/moderate needs and
• Conduct intake as necessary, meet with clients on a regular basis, assess and determine the appropriate response to youth or adult housing needs
• Conduct housing searches and build inventory lists of available housing units for candidates. Liaise with property managers, landlords, realtors and other sources to identify and secure vacant properties for client placement.
• Engage with clients to secure housing including unit rental, damage deposits, setting up of utilities, signing of leases, securing household amenities, and referring to employment services if required.
• Manage Budget using judgement as it pertains to clients' needs assessment, basic needs as determined within their scope with funders guidelines, reconcile petty cash
• Provide one-on-one assistance with clients to prevent homelessness.
• Assist with one-on-one life skills training such as;
• Develop and facilitate circle gatherings, life skills workshops, food security workshops, and cultural gatherings.
• Work with other team members and community partners to align with “Reaching Home” prevention programs. Request input from and participation of clients in the development of programs.
• Tracks program statistics and reports on activities. Assists in the program evaluation.
• Refer clients to other Housing support programs or programs from partner organizations.
• Input reporting weekly on participant database

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $29.17 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person