Fraser Valley Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society·Mission, British Columbia
Provide culturally responsive community-based services to Indigenous children and families within the parameters of the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act. Manage child protection reports, develop holistic family plans, and coordinate with Elders and community members to ensure the best interests of the child.
“What we do together…our H.E.A.R.T is our difference.”
Do you have a genuine passion in promoting the values of Indigenous culture working with and for Indigenous children, youth, and families (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) while respecting their cultural diversity?
If so, consider joining our Xyólheméylh work family. We are a fully delegated Indigenous Child & Family Service Agency providing programs and services to Indigenous children, youth, and families on and off reserve within Stó:lō Territory in the Fraser Valley between Yale First Nation and Surrey BC.
Our programs and services are created and delivered with the support of our Elders Advisory Council with special attention on strengthening culture and identity, while honoring the strength of families.
We strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.
Our service delivery is done with an open heart and an open mind focusing on the best interest of the family while keeping children at the center.
We work to ensure children are connected to their family, and community while striving to ensure their inherent rights to heritage and identity are upheld in all we do.
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Family Services Social Worker - 1872
FS 0-12 yrs Old Team 1
Salary- $69,762.65 to $94,755.02 per annum (35 hrs. per week)
EDO Available: Monday Week 1 or 2
Please note that anyone applying for this position maybe subject to the wage growth series within the Indigenous Delegated Social Worker Progression (IDSWP) outlined in the Collective Agreement APPENDIX A1
Anyone placed on the IDSWP growth series will not be eligible for the temporary market adjustment until they reach full working level Grid 25, Step 1.
Reporting to a Delegated Team Leader, social workers will work within the communities to provide culturally appropriate, and responsive, community-based services.
Services will fall within the parameters provided by the BC Child, Family and Community Services Act and the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI).
Services will support Communities in building preventative programming that strengthens the capacity and involvement of the Community in protecting, supporting, and planning for its children.
The Social Worker will be the first point of contact for any child protection report, and will work in partnership with Families, Community Members, Band Designates, identified Elders, and other identified supports, in all Case Planning and Service Delivery decisions.
The Social Worker will provide services within the realm of, Family Development Response, Protective and Voluntary Family Service, and Guardianship.
The Social Worker will become knowledgeable of, and competent in the practice of Community Protocols, and will participate in important Community events and ceremonies.
Xyólheméylh is proud to have an Elders Advisory Council to ensure that culture is embedded throughout the agency ensuring the goals, missions and values are upheld in a good way.
FVACFSS employees are expected to be familiar with and must comply with the expectations of confidentiality as outlined in the Agency’s Human Resources Policy Manual and other policies and operational manuals, AOPSI and the
B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act.
You can learn more about us at www.fvacfss.ca [http://www.fvacfss.ca].
This Position requires Union Membership.
We are pleased to offer employer paid Extended Health benefits and enjoy participating in our attractive pension program with the Public Service Pension Plan.
*Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
This position is open to internal and external applicants.
Applications will be accepted until 4: 30pm PST on
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
Current employees of Xyólheméylh must apply for this position using the Internal Job Posting portal in ADP, with Xyólheméylh login credentials.
The health and safety or our employees, their families, and the communities that we serve is of utmost importance to us. We will follow BC Ministry of Health Guidelines and Orders.
Because the health of our employees and candidates is a top priority, we may be conducting our hiring process virtually. We will provide candidates selected for interviews with all the required instructions.
Requires a Bachelor of Social Work or Social Sciences degree and a valid BC Driver's Class 5 License. Candidates should have knowledge of Indigenous culture and be delegated or willing to undergo delegation in the province of BC.
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