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Child & Family Assistant

Chase, BC
CA$30 - CA$33/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Defined contribution pension scheme
Health, vision, and dental coverage
Long-term disability insurance

About the role

The Adams Lake Indian Band is looking for one full time permanent Child & Family Assistant (CFA) to join our team. The Child & Family Assistant (CFA) is a full-time role supporting the Prevention Child & Family Services (CFS) team with administration and project coordination. The CFA will help manage projects, support family programming, and assist with planning community and family events. This position requires strong organizational skills, flexibility, and a willingness to engage directly with community members in their homes and at events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the Family Home Repairs project and other CFS-led distributions.
  • Visit community members to provide application support and information.
  • Track data, prepare reports, and support funding/accountability requirements.
  • Plan, organize, and manage all aspects of community events and engagements with a timeline, work plan and budget.
  • Provide administrative support to the CFS Director & Team Lead (scheduling, correspondence, document prep).
  • Maintain confidentiality and support community members in accessing programs and services.
  • Supervise aspects of events and manage logistics
  • Submit evaluation reports with recommendations
  • Meet regularly as required with the Director & Team Lead to provide updates on progress, issues, resources, and budget matters
  • Maintain up-to-date communications (i.e.: calendar, posters, emails)
  • Create internal and external resource lists
  • Respects and maintains individual/family and ALIB confidentiality
  • Performs other duties that support Child & Family Services objectives as assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Secwepemc or First Nations ancestry is preferable
  • A basic knowledge of social services and community is an asset
  • Strong administrative, communications, software & logistics skills
  • Knowledge of traditional Secwepemc territory & neighbouring communities is an asset
  • Proficient organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills are required
  • Strong communication, both oral and written is essential
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
  • Ability to follow directions and maintain deliverables
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit for long periods.

Ability to assist with set up and tear down at engagements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work will typically be performed in the office and community. Regular business hours with occasional evening and weekend shifts may be required.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License is required (Class 4 preferred)

BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Fulltime Permanent Position

Wage offered will be dependent on education and experience, varying between $30 - $33 per hour.

Hours per week: up to 75 hours biweekly (max 37.5 hrs./week)

WHY US?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition to a starting vacation entitlement of two weeks we typically provide a two-week paid winter break and provide paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory/Designated holidays.

Competition closes September 7****th , 2025 at midnight, Pacific Time.

All interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed cover letter and resume with references to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/recruitment/alib

Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you have any questions about the position, difficulties applying, or require an accommodation during the selection process, which is available upon request, please contact us either via telephone at: 250-679-2214 or email: human-resources@alib.ca

ALIB reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or revise advertised positions; although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Adams Lake Indian Band

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The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) belongs to the Secwepemc Nation. ALIB is a member of the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (SNTC); which consists of nine Secwepemc Bands.