family social worker

Family Strengthening Worker Okanagan Indian BandK?U K?LIW?T L? NQMAPLQS | WE LIVE AT HEAD OF THE LAKE Located within the unceded territory of the syilx people, the Okanagan Indian Band is comprised of six reserves located in the North Okanagan. Come join the OKIB Team and enjoy all that the beautiful Okanagan Valley has to offer, including a great climate, stunning scenery, world-class ski resorts, golf courses, wineries and beaches. The OKIB offers a welcoming team environment and a rewarding job experience. You can expect a supportive work environment and a total compensation package which includes: 3 Weeks? Vacation Pay Extended Health and Dental Benefits Employer Matched Pension Plan 15 Statutory Holidays Paid Winter Holiday Break Discounted Silver Star lift passes Cultural Leave Retention Bonuses after years of service 15 Paid Sick Days Paid Personal Leave Employee Assistance Program Professional Development Opportunities Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Deadline for applications: August 27, 2026 JOB SUMMARY As part of a multidisciplinary team, Family Strengthening Worker will provide assessment, and support and/or referral services for children, youth and their families who may be experiencing emotional, psychological, behavioral or psychiatric issues. The Family Strengthening Worker will provide quality, holistic, client centered, ensuring cultural competence and implementation. The Family Strengthening Worker will also be expected to facilitate workshops for community members on topics related to maintaining holistic wellness and family strengthening. The Family Strengthening Worker will work with external agencies including the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD) and provide support to families, children and youth that are at risk of intervention or are working with the Ministry in any capacity including child protection investigations, or on-going service agreements. The Family Strengthening Worker will work to develop and facilitate and support the development of community based foster parents, care givers, and aunties house to ensure that OKIB children and youth never have to leave their home community when they require care outside of their own homes. The Family Strengthening Worker will work with foster parents and alternate caregivers to ensure they have knowledge of OKIB culture and will support the caregivers to have connections to the OKIB community for the children and youth in their care. REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Family Strengthening Worker Team Lead. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Understand the Okanagan Family Declaration and the Child, Family and Community Service Act; and other relevant legislation Assist/refer individuals and families to navigate government services (example MCFD, CLBC, CYSN) Develop and implement family service plans to address parental needs (life skills, home management, access to health and wellness services,) Liaise & consult with community agencies, schools, hospitals, & other social service agencies Maintain appropriate and confidential client and administrative records Work in a collaborative team environment to ensure effective, efficient, & accountable delivery of service Promote & maintain working relationships with community partners Develop & deliver workshops and activities for OKIB children, youth and families which support holistic wellness. Implementation of cultural family practices Comply with code of ethics in respect to professional designation & relevant legislation Perform all duties & responsibilities in accordance with the OKIB policies & procedures All persons employed by the OKIB may be required to assist the Band in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties Participates in community events as requested Performs other duties as requiredWHO ARE WE LOOKING FORYou ha