“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.

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

• Our 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.

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  We 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for providing both intervention (counselling) and education around sexual abuse to Indigenous children, youth and families connected to the 18 communities directly serviced by Xyolhemeylh across the Fraser Valley. In addition to engaging with a variety of community partners to maximize awareness and prevention, SAIP Workers use a variety of therapeutic techniques when directly working with Indigenous children, youth, and families.
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:

• Master’s Degree with focus on human services, counselling, or Social Work plus a minimum of two years counselling experience, preferably working with Indigenous children.
• Specialized training and/or experience in evidence-based child sexual abuse treatment, e.g., Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy, Expressive Therapy for children under 12.
• Trauma Informed Practice Training
• Demonstrated knowledge of the generational impacts of Colonization, and historical Child welfare practice, on Indigenous people and their families.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability of incorporating cultural practices, activities, and resources into all aspects of service to clients and communities.
• Experience with developing materials and maintaining partnerships regarding awareness and education of issues surrounding sexual abuse.
• Applies professional ethics to clinical practice and maintains competencies.
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
• Proof of a valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license and successful Criminal Record check
• Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.

Please refer the Job description for details