Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Indigenous ancestry.
We thank all applicants in advance but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PURPOSE: Reporting to the Sts’ilh Stuhw tu Smun’eem’ Practice Director and working as part of the Ts’uwtun Social Worker team, the purpose of the Ts’uwtun Manager is to provide direct supervision to team members working with Cowichan smun’eem, youth and families in the service delivery area. The Ts’uwtun Manager ensures the assessments and responses to reports of Smun’eem’s safety or family requests for services are from a preventative, culturally based lens. The Ts’uwtun Manager supports the Ts’uwtun Social Worker to make plans with families that mitigates risk and provides support so the smun’eem remains with, or is returned to their parents, family, and community. The Ts’uwtun Manager works with the Ts’uwtun Social Worker to support the smun’eem’s placement needs as required under the Snuw’uy’ulhtst tu Quw’utsun Mustimuhw u’ tu Shhw’a’luqw’a’ i’ Smun’eem – “The Laws of the Cowichan People for Families and Children”. This is a full-time permanent, unionized position with some travel required within the service delivery area.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Cowichan Tribes offers an excellent benefit and pension plan available after successful completion of the probationary period. The position includes paid training, paid vacation and paid sick leave. Depending on experience, the position starts at $55.05-$58.97 per hour ($100,193.56 - $107,330.28 annually).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies, including the Snuw’uy’ulhtst tu Quw’utsun Mustimuhw u’ tu Shhw’a’luqw’a’ i’ Smun’eem – “The Laws of the Cowichan People for Families and Children”, Youth Justice Act, Family Law Act and other related policies
· Knowledge of family centered preservation and trauma informed practice frameworks
· Knowledge of smun’eem development with an understanding of the links system issues such as poverty, discrimination, and colonization
· Knowledge of and ability to recognize indicators of abuse and neglect
· Knowledge of Sts’ilh Stuhw tu Smun’eem’internal and external resources and Cowichan community services
· Understanding or willingness to learn Cowichan culture, customs, and traditions
· Knowledge of the history of colonization and the implications for Indigenous children, youth, families and communities
· Knowledge of professional ethics, principles and practices
· Ability to work in a multi-faceted work environment with competing priorities
· Ability to communicate in an appropriate manner orally and in writing
· Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to create and maintain respectful and professional working relationships
· Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to submit a current resume, a detailed cover letter and three references to Human Resources by email or in person before the deadline with the Reference No. included. If you are emailing your application, indicate the Reference No. in the subject line of your email.

ENSURE STAFF COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING:

· Responsible for reviewing and maintaining all team files, ensuring that outcome decisions meet Snuw’uy’ulhtst tu Quw’utsun Mustimuhw u’ tu Shhw’a’luqw’a’ i’ Smun’eem – “The Laws of the Cowichan People for Families and Children”, Youth Justice Act, Family Law Act and other related policies
· Ensuring home and private visits occur to ensure the Smun’eem’s needs are met
· Ensure cultural/strength-based approaches are accessible to the Smun’eem and support their participation
· Supporting and ensuring proper case management, which includes organizing notes, entering data in Mustimuhw Family Journey data system and ensuring all relevant documentation is organized in a central location