Supported Child Development Liaison
Top Benefits
About the role
Career Opportunity: Supported Child Development Liaison
Location: Vanderhoof, BC
Employment Type: Full-time, 35 Hours per week
Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work**.**
The Opportunity:
- Provide initial child / family engagement, screening and intake to the Supported Child Development Program
- Provides professional assessment, reviews documentation and reports from a number of specialists and sources on the children to determine their eligibility into the program.
- Links and brokers individuals and groups to support and deliver developmental support interventions to eligible children
- Develops a network of Consultants, Coordinators and Aides on and off site, liaises with them to provide assessment and input on the development of children service plans.
- Increases community capacity to provide services to developmentally challenged children and parents.
- Engages and includes First Nations communities in capacity building to address service gaps to special needs children in the community.
- Undertakes client discharge / transition planning, follow-up and additional individual and group interventions
- Implements discharge / transition plans, conducts follow-up meetings with the children, their families and service providers within six months.
Visit www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.
What You Will Bring to The Role:
-
- ECE Basic and Post Basic Education; or post graduate courses related to child development and special needs (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology) with minimum two years’ experience
- Basic First Aid Level One
At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.
The Location:
**Vanderhoof “**where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/.
What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:
- We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
- Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
- Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.
Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $27.5960 to $35.7375. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.
Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.
Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply.
Deadline to apply: August 12, 2025 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.
With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.
In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.
CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please information our Human Resources team and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
About Carrier Sekani Family S
In the late 1980's the elders and leaders of the newly formed Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) came together and decided that it was time that social and health issues were brought to the forefront. The social well-being of the Carrier and Sekani people needed improvement and it was time to begin on a new path- one that would lead their member nations to a better place and a solid future. The CSTC took their first step on this path by employing eight people to support Carrier and Sekani families to navigate the Child Welfare system. In addition, they saw the need to have a patient advocate for Carrier people at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia.
Based on their vision on August 1990, a non-profit society was established to provide social welfare supports, legal guidance, and research to Indigenous people living in remote and urban areas in Northern BC's central region. The non-profit was named Northern Native Family Services. In later years it was re-named Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS). CSFS signed its first transfer agreement in 1997 to provide community-based health programs. As the service needs in child welfare, social, health and legal programs were on the rise; these areas became the development priorities for the agency. Landmark events began with the incorporation of a small office and a handful of employees, and with the guidance of a board of directors, the society moved forward.
Today, CSFS is a leading organization with more than 280 skilled staff members in Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Burns Lake.
CSFS is committed to a strong foundation in Carrier and Sekani values, beliefs and philosophies. As a result, we are progressive and a forerunner in the development and delivery of community based programs.
Supported Child Development Liaison
Top Benefits
About the role
Career Opportunity: Supported Child Development Liaison
Location: Vanderhoof, BC
Employment Type: Full-time, 35 Hours per week
Practice Differently with Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS): CSFS is an innovative and progressive leader in Indigenous health and family services where culture is at the centre of everything we do. Since our beginnings in the late 1980’s, CSFS has grown to over 475 employees providing services to 11-member Nations. Discover what it means to practice differently, as you enjoy unique experiences, close connections with communities, as well as the natural wonders of the northern BC while you work**.**
The Opportunity:
- Provide initial child / family engagement, screening and intake to the Supported Child Development Program
- Provides professional assessment, reviews documentation and reports from a number of specialists and sources on the children to determine their eligibility into the program.
- Links and brokers individuals and groups to support and deliver developmental support interventions to eligible children
- Develops a network of Consultants, Coordinators and Aides on and off site, liaises with them to provide assessment and input on the development of children service plans.
- Increases community capacity to provide services to developmentally challenged children and parents.
- Engages and includes First Nations communities in capacity building to address service gaps to special needs children in the community.
- Undertakes client discharge / transition planning, follow-up and additional individual and group interventions
- Implements discharge / transition plans, conducts follow-up meetings with the children, their families and service providers within six months.
Visit www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to view the full job description for this career opportunity.
What You Will Bring to The Role:
-
- ECE Basic and Post Basic Education; or post graduate courses related to child development and special needs (e.g. Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Psychology) with minimum two years’ experience
- Basic First Aid Level One
At CSFS, we understand that knowledge and experience may come from a variety of sources and encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not align perfectly with the qualifications listed above.
The Location:
**Vanderhoof “**where the heart is beckoning”is geographically located near the centre of British Columbia and truly is at the “Heart of it All” when it comes to lifestyle, low cost of living and employment opportunities. The community’s size, services and amenities are well suited for entrepreneurs, and those involved in resource or agricultural sectors. Whether you are looking for an adventuresome way to stretch your legs, are an avid wildlife admirer or looking for fun ways to entertain the family, Vanderhoof has something for you. Learn more about Vanderhoof by visiting http://www.vanderhoof.ca/.
What CSFS Team Members Are Saying:
- We live by our organization’s values of Responsibility, Compassion, Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect while caring and advocating for vulnerable people.
- Supported to pursue life long learning, professional development and recognition for your contribution.
- Recognize the value of Carrier Sekani Knowledge holders and language speakers.
Wage Range: The target hiring range for this position is $27.5960 to $35.7375. Candidates will typically be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the wage range. Placement within the wage range is dependent on the applicants’ role specific knowledge, skills, abilities, related experience and in consideration of factors such as market conditions and internal equity.
Total Rewards: In addition to base salary, CSFS offers an excellent compensation package. It features unique, generous, flexible time off options promoting work-life-family balance, Municipal Pension Plan (defined benefit with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period), as well as extended health and dental benefits. At CSFS, we believe in investing in our employees through meaningful educational and professional development opportunities.
Hurry and Apply Now! Go to www.practicedifferently.ca and click on ‘View Opportunities’ to apply.
Deadline to apply: August 12, 2025 Along with your resume, please submit a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, what skills and experience you will bring, and how your qualifications will make you successful in this role.
With the continuation of the global pandemic and because CSFS provides services to First Nations communities, classified as “Vulnerable Populations,” and to protect the health and safety of employees, candidates applying for employment will need to agree to provide their covid-19 vaccination status as a condition of employment.
In accordance with Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code and Section 15 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, preference will be given to qualified candidates with Aboriginal Ancestry.
CSFS is committed to ensuring accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please information our Human Resources team and we’ll collaborate with you to address your requirements.
About Carrier Sekani Family S
In the late 1980's the elders and leaders of the newly formed Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) came together and decided that it was time that social and health issues were brought to the forefront. The social well-being of the Carrier and Sekani people needed improvement and it was time to begin on a new path- one that would lead their member nations to a better place and a solid future. The CSTC took their first step on this path by employing eight people to support Carrier and Sekani families to navigate the Child Welfare system. In addition, they saw the need to have a patient advocate for Carrier people at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia.
Based on their vision on August 1990, a non-profit society was established to provide social welfare supports, legal guidance, and research to Indigenous people living in remote and urban areas in Northern BC's central region. The non-profit was named Northern Native Family Services. In later years it was re-named Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS). CSFS signed its first transfer agreement in 1997 to provide community-based health programs. As the service needs in child welfare, social, health and legal programs were on the rise; these areas became the development priorities for the agency. Landmark events began with the incorporation of a small office and a handful of employees, and with the guidance of a board of directors, the society moved forward.
Today, CSFS is a leading organization with more than 280 skilled staff members in Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Burns Lake.
CSFS is committed to a strong foundation in Carrier and Sekani values, beliefs and philosophies. As a result, we are progressive and a forerunner in the development and delivery of community based programs.