Social Worker Team Assistant at Squamish Nation

District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

75500.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Coordination, Client Support, Case Management, File Organization, Documentation Gathering, Referral Completion, Record Updating, Report Preparation, Legal Document Preparation, Liaison, Appointment Arrangement, Advocacy, Event Planning, Cultural Sensitivity, Emotional Intelligence, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER CLOSES: Open Until Filled BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL! Join the Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services Department as a Social Work Team Assistant, a key role dedicated to supporting Social Workers, strengthening families, and ensuring that children and youth of the Squamish Nation receive culturally grounded, safe, and holistic care. This position plays an important part in advancing family well‑being through administrative coordination, direct client support, and connection to community resources. This role is ideal for a compassionate, organized, and service‑oriented professional who excels in fast‑paced, people‑centered environments and is committed to supporting child, youth, and family wellness grounded in Squamish values. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Provide direct support to Social Workers and case management teams, including attending and arranging meetings, taking notes, participating in case conferences, and offering input on client matters. * Assist with client‑centered activities such as supporting youth in care, interacting with children and foster parents, supervising access visits, and transporting clients. * Conduct administrative support tasks including file organization, gathering documentation, completing referrals, updating records, and assisting with monthly reports, recordings, care plans, and cultural plans. * Support with legal document preparation and coordination of administrative aspects of client case management. * Organize supplies and materials needed by Social Work teams to deliver services. * Liaise with community professionals and accompany children to activities and appointments; obtain reports; help coordinate services for children and youth in care. * Support families by arranging appointments, advocating, supervising children, supporting access between children and families, locating programs, and reporting attendance to Social Workers. * Assist with the planning and coordination of community events delivered through Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services. * Help connect children, youth, and families to culturally relevant services and ensure family‑centered, multi‑disciplinary support. * Support programs such as Jordan’s Principle and other community‑based initiatives. * Adhere to all workplace health and safety policies and contribute positively to team and departmental goals. * Perform additional duties as needed to support Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Diploma or certificate in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences, or a related child/family field. * Commitment to ongoing training related to childcare, life planning, analyzing client needs, and supporting children and families. * 2–3 years of experience working directly with children, youth, and families; supporting Social Workers; assisting with administrative or court‑related processes; and performing the duties outlined. * Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and online research tools. * Experience with MIS/ICM systems or willingness to learn within required timeframes. * Experience working in a First Nations environment is an asset. * High emotional intelligence, patience, integrity, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with professionalism and adaptability. * Ability to convey complex information meaningfully and provide support with tact and diplomacy. * Demonstrated confidentiality, ethical conduct, and cultural sensitivity. WHY WORK WITH US * Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging) * Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development * Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity. As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes. Salary: $54,000 - $75,500 Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=231d694d-cd50-4fb7-82a6-dd0773e68b38&ccId=9200976969580_2⟨=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=525291]are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization. Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing direct support to Social Workers and case management teams through administrative coordination, attending meetings, and participating in case conferences. Responsibilities also include assisting with client-centered activities such as supporting youth in care, supervising access visits, and coordinating community resources.