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Island Métis Family & Community Services Society provides a variety of support programs to Métis children and families living in the greater Victoria area. Currently, IMFCSS is accepting employment applications for the following position.

Family Support Worker

(Full-Time, Permanent position)

Minimum Qualifications, ALL of which must be met in order to be considered for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Social Work or Child & Youth Care.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous peoples, preferably Métis.
• Knowledge of social work policies, procedures, ethics, principles and practice.
• Working knowledge of Child Welfare services and the Child, Family & Community Services Act of British Columbia.
• Excellent organizational, record-keeping and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in the use of computer software, including ability to create statistical reports in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal record review, police record check and other reference checks.
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle required, and a current copy of driver's abstract must be provided.

Experience:

• One to three years recent experience working with children and families involved with Child Protection, through the Ministry of Children & Family Development or a Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency.

Benefits:

• Union membership (required).
• Vacation: Starting at 15 vacation days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 sick days per year.
• Participation in a defined benefit pension plan with the Municipal Pension Plan.
• Medical Services Plan.
• Optional Extended Health & Dental benefits.
• Closed all statutory holidays.

Location:

• At the office of Island Métis Family & Community Services Society, located at 345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC.

This position requires union membership Hourly rate is $40.03 - $50.59, based on Paraprofessional grid level 14 step 1, and governed by the current Indigenous Services Collective Agreement. Normal schedule of work is 35 hours per week, performed Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, may include other hours based on agency need.

In accordance with Section 41 of the Human Rights Act, preference may be given to persons of Métis ancestry. This position is open to male, female and gender diverse applicants.

A complete Job Description can be provided upon request.

Interested people are invited to submit a cover letter and resume as a single document (PDF or Word file), clearly outlining how they meet all of the above qualifications for this position to:

Paulina Galván

Island Métis Family & Community Services Society

345 Wale Road, Victoria, BC V9B 6X2

Telephone: 250-391-9924

Email: paulinag@metis.ca

This posting is open until the position is filled.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.03-$50.59 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC V9B 6X2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have consistent access to a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle as required for this position?
• How many years of _____ experience do you have?

At least:

• One to three years recent experience working with children and families involved with Child Protection, through the Ministry of Children & Family Development or a Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (preferred)
• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle (required)

Location:

• Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 (required)

Work Location: In person