“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 Service 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.

DELEGATED CONSULTANT - 1782

Regular Full Time Position – Global

Base Office Location: Open

Salary – $85,565.62 - $97,635.82 (35 hrs. per week)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Practice, the Consultant is responsible for providing case consultation, training, research and mentoring to Child safety, Child Protection, Resources, Out of Care, Guardianship, and Permanency practice. They will assist in ensuring staff have the required knowledge, skills and supports to deliver the highest quality of service to children and families. The Delegated Consultant serves and responds to concerns/needs of the staff, supervisors and the needs of multi-disciplinary teams. Organizes case conferencing and conducts practice audits as required.

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:

• A minimum of 5 years working with Indigenous families and communities in a child welfare setting. Experience in developing/providing training and group facilitation.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work or in a related human services field. Ability to obtain delegation in the province of British Columbia.
• Demonstrates practical knowledge and intersectionality of the various acts and legislations, including but not limited to:
• An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families
• Child, Family and Community Service Act
• AOPSI Standards
• Adoption Act
• Family Law Act
• Demonstrates the ability to receive feedback and to adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to modify work schedule to accommodate variable and extended hours.
• Ability to resolve conflict in professional and respectful ways
• Criminal Records check required.
• Must have valid B.C. Driver’s Licence without restrictions

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Clearly articulates and demonstrates Indigenous culture in all activities relating to FVACFSS.
• Reaffirms the cultural context of Indigenous people and rights when carrying out duties and responsibilities of a FVACFSS employee
• Supports organizational actions to ensure that children and family needs are met in accordance with Xyólheméylh’s H.E.A.R.T values
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within timelines
• Demonstrates integrity to support the desired direction of Xyólheméylh’s mission, goals and organizational values
• Demonstrates and promotes organizational values and treats everyone with respect and dignity to maintain a positive work environment
• Collaborates with leadership around planned organizational change and provides support
• Ability to analyze information and develop recommendations within collaborative discussions
• Identifies patterns, trends and challenges with adherence to policy
• Ability to provide guidance, briefing and recommendations
• Excellent communication, both oral and written

FUNCTIONS:

• Provides clinical consultation to Child safety, Family Strengthening, Resources, Out of Care, Guardianship, and Permanency Social Workers, Team Leaders and Director’s dealing with serious, complex and contentious cases
• Reviews referred cases and provides recommendations to support the assigned teams working with the children/families.
• Co-ordinates Integrated Case Management Conferences and support for complex cases.
• Provides guidance and reviews in all practice areas.
• Provides recommendations to the multi-disciplinary teams
• Supports training in policy, Xyólheméylh’s vision and values, Acts, regulations, standards and procedures.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to develop curriculum, write lesson plans and deliver presentations and training
• Collaborates with the training department to determine training and mentorship needs.
• Works with leadership and staff to support individual learning needs.
• Provides guidance, support and encouragement to help employees improve their job performance.
• Mentors and supports staff in completing field guides throughout the delegation process.
• Gathers and shares information related to policy changes and updates
• Coordinates and facilitates complex case consults for Child safety, Family Strengthening, Resources, Out of Care, Guardianship, and Permanency teams
• Conducts practice audits as required or as scheduled
• Conducts case reviews as needed.
• Provides consultation and coordination functions for Interprovincial Agreements and requests
• Acts as the liaison between FVACFSS and community partners
• Attends and participates in community events, which may encompass public speaking.
• Establishes relationships with community partners, provincial, federal and non-governmental agencies to enhance the delivery of services to Indigenous children and families

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 position is exempt from the Union

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 candidate and external candidates.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm PST on

Wednesday, November 19, 2025.

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