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Business: Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society
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Scw’exmx Child and Family Services Society

Is looking for a Community Prevention Worker

$31.03-$41.98 per hour

Scw’exmx Child and Family Services society (The Society) is seeking a dedicated, culturally grounded, and community-focused professional to serve as a Community Prevention Worker.

Reporting to the Community Services Team Leader, this role supports the delivery of culturally responsive prevention services that strengthen children, youth, families, and communities. The Community Prevention Worker develops and facilitates prevention programming, promotes early intervention and family wellness, and works collaboratively with Elders, community members, schools, service providers, and partner organizations to address community-identified needs.

The plays an important role in advancing The Society’s strategic shift from Protection to Prevention by strengthening protective factors, supporting healthy family relationships, and promoting culturally grounded, community-based supports.

The Community Prevention Worker upholds The Society’s commitments to Culture of Caring and Growing Our People while embedding n?e?kepmx and syilx values, teachings, and cultural practices into service delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate culturally grounded prevention programs, workshops, and community initiatives
• Providing education support related to parenting, life skills, healthy relationships, wellness, and family strengthening
• Collaborate with Member Communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, schools, and service providers to identify community needs and develop responsive programming
• Promote community engagement through participation in cultural events, gatherings, and prevention-focused activities
• Support children, youth, and families by connecting them to appropriate resources, services, and community supports
• Foster respectful and collaborative relationships with community members and partner organizations
• Maintain accurate documentation, statistics, reports, and program records
• Support the integration of n?e?kepmx and syilx culture, language, traditions, and teachings within prevention services
• Adhere to organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) standards
• Participate in ongoing training, professional development and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:

• Strong understanding of prevention-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches
• Knowledge of the impacts of colonization, residential schools, and integrational trauma on Indigenous individuals, families, and communities
• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, and community engagement skills
• Ability to build positive working relationships with children, youth, families, Elders, community leaders, and service providers
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a community-based environment
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC driver’s license and provide a current driver’s abstract
• Ability to travel regularly within Member Communities and work occasional evenings and weekends as required

Education & Experience:

• Diploma in Social Services, Human Services, Community Development, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in social services, Prevention programming, or a related field
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families and communities
• Experience developing, facilitating, or coordinating community-based programs and activities
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural protocols, traditions, and community-based approaches is considered an asset
• Experience working collaboratively with community partners, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and professional or personal practice of n?e?kepmx and syilx traditional values, cultural practices, and protocols is an asset

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