Team Leader (Child Protection)

Job summary

Provide consultation, supervision, and mentorship to social workers and administrative staff while supporting the day-to-day functioning of the Child Protection Team. Engage families and Nations in case planning and decisions, foster community partnerships, and support culturally informed planning and collaborative decision-making.

Job details

The Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) Usma Family and Child Services is seeking an experienced, full-time, highly effective Team Leader who focuses on collaborative practice for the day-to-day functioning of the Child Protection Team and its supports. Usma Nuu-chah-nulth Family and Child Services works on the traditional territories of the 14 Nuu-chah-nulth Nations, as well as the Port Alberni, Campbell River and Gold River urban areas. Usma Family and Child Services continues to strengthen practice to be professional, ethical, culturally sensitive, and responsive social work for Nuu-chah-nulth families and children. This position will be based out of the Usma office in Campbell River. Responsibilities Include ♦ Provides case consultation, supervision and mentorship to social workers and admin staff. ♦ Ensures the engagement of family and Nations in case planning and decision making. ♦ Fosters relationships with community partners. ♦ Supports Social Workers, Nations and family in cultural planning for children, youth and families. ♦ Supports collaborative decision making. Preferred Qualifications ♦ BSW or Masters in Social Work, or Bachelors of Art in Child and Youth Care with a minimum of five years direct experience in a supervisory position. ♦ Possess C-6 Delegation, and direct experience in child and family services; ♦ Knowledge of related legislation, both federal and provincial. ♦Knowledge of Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture and traditions. ♦Practical knowledge of Provincial Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators. ♦ Must have a car and valid driver’s licence. ♦ Provide references and an acceptable criminal record check. Competitive benefit package; salary based on qualifications and experience, annual salary range: $96,326.65 - $109,999.53

What you’ll do

Provide consultation, supervision, and mentorship to social workers and administrative staff while supporting the day-to-day functioning of the Child Protection Team. Engage families and Nations in case planning and decisions, foster community partnerships, and support culturally informed planning and collaborative decision-making.

Requirements

Preferred qualifications include a BSW, a master's degree in social work, or a bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Care, plus at least five years of direct supervisory experience. Candidates should have C-6 Delegation and child and family services experience, knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and Nuu-chah-nulth governance, culture, and traditions, practical knowledge of provincial Aboriginal practice standards, a car and valid driver's licence, references, and an acceptable criminal record check.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Supervision · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Case Consultation
• Supervision
• Mentorship
• Case Planning
• Family Engagement
• Collaborative Decision-Making
• Community Partnerships
• Cultural Planning
• Child Protection
• Child and Family Services
• Knowledge of Legislation
• Knowledge of Indigenous Governance
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Provincial Aboriginal Operational Practice Standards and Indicators

Job areas

• Social Services
• Management & Leadership

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