Job description
Established in 1997 by representatives from the Esquimalt, Beecher Bay, Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Songhees, Tsawout, Tseycum, and T’Sou-ke First Nations, NIȽ TU,O CFSS emerged as a response to concerns regarding the growing number of Coast Salish children within the foster care system. Currently, NIȽ TU,O CFSS serves seven South Island Coast Salish Communities, including Beecher Bay, Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Songhees, Tsawout, Tseycum, and T’Sou-ke.
NIȽ TU,O CFSS offers three streams of services, all aimed at maintaining Coast Salish children within their families and communities. The first stream, Family Support Work Program, provides goal-oriented one-on-on support to youth, parents, grandparents, and caregivers from any member Nation. The second stream consists of a number of life skills and cultural programs offered by Community Wellness Facilitators. The third stream is Support Services previously administered by the Ministry of Child & Family Development, referred to as delegated services. As a Delegated Children & Family Services Society, currently delegated at C4 level, NIȽ TU,O CFSS delivers various delegated services, including guardianship and care for children in continuing care, voluntary support services to families, voluntary care or special needs agreements, caregiver recruitment, training, and support, youth agreements, respite services, extended family programs, and agreements with young adults.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a Family Support Worker, you will be part of a collaborative team, working alongside community designates, staff from the Ministry for Children and Family Development (MCFD), and Delegated Social Workers of NIȽ TU,O Child and Family Services Society. You will provide intensive support services to families referred by MCFD and will assist them in developing their skills and ability to safely care for their children. Some of your work will involve assisting families and / or youth to navigate the complex service network and to reduce barriers in accessing services, as well as building connections with culture and community. You will report to the Community Services Manager. The work primarily takes place in the Southern Vancouver Island geographic area.
* Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. *
This is a unionized position with BCGEU.
An eligibility list may be established, and are often used to fill future vacancies.
For more information about us, please visit: www.niltuo.ca
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Degree or Diploma in Social Services, or combination of education and experience
· Two years in a related field working with Indigenous children, youth, and parents in a human services capacity
REQUIREMENTS:
· Completion of program specific training (to be coordinated with the Community Services Manager)
· Computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
· Ability to write detailed reports
· Basic knowledge of the CFCSA and the understanding of the criteria used to assess risk
· Experience working with First Nation communities, and knowledge and appreciation of the local First Nation community and culture
· Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s license (no restrictions) and a positive driving abstract. The position requires an outreach component and driving for work-related purposes and willingness to accommodate a flexible work schedule
· Must provide a clear Criminal Record check
· This position requires Union membership in the BCGEU
· Salary will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement
BENEFITS:
· Extended health and dental care
· Employee Assistance Program
· Public Service Pension Plan
· On-site parking
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
· Open Until Wednesday, June 17th, 2026, at 4:30PM
· Submit your cover letter and resume as one document
· Please include “self-identified” if you voluntarily self-identify as Indigenous
· This position is open to all applicants per section 24.2 of the collective agreement.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $34.46-$39.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
- Do you have a class 5 Driver's License without restrictions?
- Have you included a cover letter with your application?
- Please describe any work or lived experience you have with Indigenous populations.
Work Location: In person
