Job Posting

 

Guardianship Social Worker

 

Kw’umut Lelum currently has a Guardianship Social Worker position available, and is looking for an individual who is skilled at working inclusively and respectfully with aboriginal children and families.  

 

The successful Applicant will have:

• A collaborative approach with excellent interpersonal and self-management skills

• Ability to mentor others and work effectively as a team player

• Possess knowledge of and are willing to work and learn about First Nations cultural values and protocols and incorporate into the child safety process

• A degree in Social Work with the requisite balance of training and experience; or a degree in a related Human Service Field plus the requisite blend of training and experience.

• A strong performance appraisal from your current or most recent supervisor/agency

• Level C4 Delegation

The successful applicants must consent to criminal record and police record checks.

 

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Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

Maria Kerman: MKerman@kwumut.org

 

 

Youth Outreach Worker

 

The Youth Outreach Worker provides support to identified children and youth who are experiencing behavioral or emotional difficulties in the community or family unit.  Guided by a collaboratively-developed service plan, the Outreach Worker will help build capacity in multiple areas including self-esteem, socialization and community involvement, life skills, recreation and transitioning towards independence.

 

The successful Applicant will have:

• A degree in social work, psychology or related field, with 2 years’ experience in the field of youth and family services

• Class 5 license and; Class 4 or willingness to get

• First-aid and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certification

• Knowledge of adolescent development, mental health and neurological disorders, sexual exploitation and issues related to at-risk youth, collaborative practice standards

• Travel and the ability to work some evenings and weekend is required

The successful applicants must consent to criminal record and police record checks.

 

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Closing Date: December 1st, 2019

Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

Maria Kerman: MKerman@kwumut.org

 

 

Child Safety Social Worker

 

Kw'umut Lelum currently has a Child Safety Social Worker position available, and is looking for an individual who is skilled at working inclusively and respectfully with aboriginal children and families. Practice will include intake family services and Child Protection services.

 

The successful Applicant will have:

• A collaborative social work practitioner with excellent interpersonal and self-management skills

• Ability to mentor others and work effectively as a team player

• Possess knowledge of and are willing to work and learn about First Nations cultural values and protocols and incorporate into the child safety process

• The ability to inspire and promote strength based intake, assessment and family planning practices

• A Bachelor's degree in Social Work with the requisite balance of training and experience

• Previous experience providing delegated services, child protection and possess knowledge of family court proceedings

• C6 level delegation training

• A strong performance appraisal from your current or most recent supervisor/agency

The successful applicants must consent to criminal record and police record checks.

 

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Closing Date: open until filled

Please apply by forwarding your resume and cover letter to:

Maria Kerman: MKerman@kwumut.org

 

 

Employment Opportunity X’Pey Lelum

 

X’Pey Lelum is seeking responsible, reliable, and level-headed caregivers to provide structure in a residential, family-care, home for children and youth with special placement needs.

 

Qualifications
Preference will be given to persons from the nine-member nations that make up Kw’umut Lelum. Must have experience working with First Nations Communities. Two years of CYC or equivalent combined with a minimum 1year of experience in the Human and/or Youth Services field. This will include developmental knowledge of children and youth, basic counselling experience and conflict resolution experience. Knowledge of community resources and familiarity with foster care standards preferred. Successful candidates will complete the mandatory training by X’Pey Lelum and have the ability to be flexible as hours vary including evenings and weekends.

The successful applicants must consent to criminal record and police record checks.

 

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Closing Date: Always open/ongoing

Attention: Shawn Damiels, X’Pey Lelum Manager
Fax: 250-591-2834 Or Email: shawn@xpey.ca
 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Opportunities

 

Kw'umut Lelum is a great place to start or grow your career in human services.  

 

We are always interested in receiving new resumes and letters from interested applicants.  Kw'umut Lelum employs delegated social workers, family support workers, program and project staff, administrative and leaders.  

 

We have offices in Nanaimo and Ladysmith, and many positions involve travelling to our Member Nations - which range from Qualicum down to Malahat.

 

Please feel free to send a letter expressing interest along with a resume to Maria Kerman, Human Resources.