Community Social Services Worker IV

Government of Northwest Territories; K’ásho Got’iné; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is actively seeking a Community Social Services Worker IV to oversee delivery of Child and Family Service programs in Fort Good Hope and Deline. The role emphasizes planning, referrals, and coordination of case plans across prevention, protection, and family reunification.

You will work under the Regional Manager, Child & Family Services, interacting with foster families, caregivers, and multiple agencies to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work with one year of human services experience, preferably within Child and Family Services.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Child and Family Service programs and coordination of case plans related to prevention, protection, permanency, placement and family reunification.
• Maintain ongoing contact with foster parents and other caregivers.
• Collaborate with RCMP, Mental Health, Health Services and Income Assistance, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders.

Skills

Social work practice

Communication

Cultural safety

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Department Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada's North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

The Community Social Services Worker IV (CSSW) is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of Child and Family Service programs. The CSSW IV plays a key role in planning, consulting, developing, making referrals and coordinating activities relevant to case plans related to prevention, protection, permanency, placement and family reunification. In addition ,this position is required to have consistent ongoing contact with foster parents and other caregivers. Other resources that they need to collaborate with on a regular basis include RCMP, Mental Health, Health Services, Income Assistance, the local Indigenous group, along with other stakeholders

Currently there are positions available in Fort Good Hope and Deline. The incumbent is accountable to the Regional Manager, Child & Family Services and reports directly to the Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services who are located in their region of employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Familiarity with colonization, and the residential school legacy in Canada and the impacts upon Indigenous populations
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics and communication .
• Knowledge of all applicable anti-racist and cultural safety frameworks and practices.
• Knowledge of Social Work standards of practice, ethics and policies.
• Knowledge of applicable legislations that guide practice -i.e. NWT Child and Family Services Act.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work with one (1) year of human services experience, preferably within Child and Family Services.

Additional Requirements:

• Class 5 Drivers License.
• Must be able to be registered/licensed with the NWT HSS as a Social Worker AND obtain a Child Protection Statutory Appointment within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain it.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel [phone] Extension 14106
Fax[phone]
[e-mail]

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status

The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

Diversity and Inclusion

The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility

Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28309

Closing Date: September 23, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131. - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance ranging from $26,949. to $27,549.