“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 Services 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.

• W****e strive to work in a holistic way to keep families together and reintegrate children back with their families and extended families.

• O****ur 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.

• W****e 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.

Team Leader- Guardianship -1723

Regular Full Time Position - Global

Base Office: TBD

Guardianship 13-19 Team (IFE)

Salary - $90,799.44 to $103,686.36 per annum (35 hrs per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Youth and Guardianship Director of Operations, the Guardianship Team Leader will provide direction, leadership, clinical guidance, and support to staff within their team; maintain and improve existing service delivery; manage the team’s workload distribution; and ensure their staff receive adequate support, as well as any identified training and development to meet their learning and development needs.

The Guardianship Team Leader is responsible to work in collaboration with other teams and baskets within FVACSS. The Guardianship Team Leader ensures comprehensive planning is in place for each child out of parental care and that each child has a permanency plan that ensures continuity, predictability with a strong focus on family, culture and community. They will provide clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring to staff in order to develop their critical thought processes, assessments and analyses within child welfare situations.

The Guardianship Team Leader will ensure that services are delivered accurately and consistent with the CFCSA; An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children Youth and Families; Policies and Practice Standards; and the FVACFSS Policies and Procedures Manuals.

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. Lets'emót – to be of one heart and one mind.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree or in Child and Youth Care or equivalent; or

• Master of Arts in Educational Counselling/Clinical Psychology having completed a Practicum in Family and Child Welfare, or Master’s in Social Work. Other education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of child welfare

• Experience supervising staff in a directly related program area. Preference may be given to those who have 1 year or more supervisory experience in a directly related program area.

• C4 delegation is required, C6 is an asset

• Ability to practice the standards set out in the Child Protection Response Policies (Chapter 3); B.C. Child, Family and Community Services Act; An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families; the Aboriginal Operational and Practice Standards and Indicators (AOPSI) Manual; and the Aboriginal Policy and Practice Framework.

• Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous cultures; understanding of how culture impacts in the development of individuals and communities; knowledge and understanding of the impacts of colonial policies and practices on Indigenous Peoples and communities; and an understanding of intergenerational trauma.

• Understanding of cross-cultural issues as they affect children in care, foster parents, biological parents, and communities of origins.

• Strong understanding of agency policies and procedure manuals.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of all applicable acts, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to child welfare service delivery.

• Strong analytical skills: ability to identify, verbally and in writing, the current status of an issue, provide an analysis of the clinical practice and recommend an appropriate course of action.

• Strong problem solving and dispute resolution skills.

• Ability to form trusting, respectful and effective relationships with children, Indigenous communities, caregivers, parents, and other FVACFSS employees.

• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and work under pressure.

• Maintain an attitude of caring, respect and optimism for their clients.

• Maintain a clear differentiation between the professional and personal self.

• Computer skills for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Valid BC Driver’s License; reliable transportation with adequate vehicle insurance.

• Criminal records check required

CONFIDENTIALITY:

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.

LEARN MORE:

You can learn more about us at www.fvacfss.ca.

This is a non-union, excluded position.

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 candidates at this time.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm PST on

Monday, July 14th, 2025

Current employees of Xyólheméylh must apply for this position using the Internal Job Posting portal in ADP, with Xyólheméylh login credentials.