Delegated Social Worker

Delegated Social Worker
Job Number # 
12035
Employer 
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
Job Location(s) 
Port Alberni
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Jul 20, 2015
Apply By 
Aug 07, 2015
NOC Code 
4152
Source 
Employer
For more information, please visit 
http://www.nuuchahnulth.org/tribal-council/job_posting/External%20Posting%20-%20Social%20Worker.pdf
Details 

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a full-time delegated Social Worker. Based out of Port Alberni, this position carries full caseload responsibilities with the NTC Usma Family and Child Services program which specializes in providing professional, ethical, culturally sensitive and responsible social work services to Nuu-chah-nulth families and children.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of the Team Leader, and in accordance with legislation, agency policy and Nation protocols, formulate and implement plans with the overall goal of maintaining family unit
  • Maintain relationships with Nations around community issues pertaining to the safety and well-being of children
  • Manage case-loads pertaining to the protection of children
  • Identify and describe permanency planning options for children in continuing custody;
  • Provide opportunities for the child’s cultural, social, physical, intellectual and spiritual development
Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BSW, or degree in a related field with several years of progressive social work caseload experience involving First Nation families
  • Possess C-6 Delegation or eligible for full delegation
  • Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture and traditions; or being a First Nations person will be considered an asset
  • Must have a car and valid driver’s licence
  • Provide acceptable references and criminal record check
How to Apply 

Apply by April 3, 2015 by sending your cover letter, resume and three references to:

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council
P.O. Box 1383
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 7M2
Attn.: Human Resource Manager
Fax: (250) 723-0463
Email: apply@nuuchahnulth.org

(We regret that we will only respond to those applicants chosen for an interview.)