Family Preservation Worker

THE ORGANIZATION:

Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (KAFS) was established in 1972 and is a non‑profit organization with a status free open‑door policy. KAFS is dedicated to empowering the Aboriginal and non‑Aboriginal communities of Kamloops and surrounding areas. KAFS provides culturally appropriate programs and inclusive services that meet the needs of urban Indigenous people to become healthier, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. THE OPPORTUNITY:

KAFS is recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Family Preservation Worker to join our team. Reporting to the Family Preservation Supervisor, the Family Preservation Worker plays a pivotal role in ensuring the well‑being and safety of Aboriginal children in need of protection. This multifaceted position involves working closely with the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD), and Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) social workers to provide support, facilitate access to es...