Community Social Services Worker IV - Across the NWT - Term and Indeterminate - Amended

Government of Northwest Territories; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A northern governmental authority is seeking a Community Social Services Worker IV to effectively deliver Child and Family Service programs. The role involves planning and coordinating activities related to child protection and family reunification. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Social Work and one year of experience in human services, preferably in related fields. The position offers a competitive salary, Northern living allowance, and health benefits.

Benefits

Northern living allowance

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• One year of human services experience, preferably in Child and Family Services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Child and Family Service programs effectively.
• Plan, consult, develop, and coordinate case plans.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Knowledge of family dynamics

Knowledge of anti-racist practices

Knowledge of Social Work standards

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Job description

Community Social Services Worker IV - Across the NWT - Term and Indeterminate - Amended

Location: Across the NWT

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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 Providence, Fort Good Hope, Tuktoyaktuk, and Fort Simpson. 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

• Knowledge of the community and region.
• Knowledge of child development and family dynamics.
• 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.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, a Northern living allowance, a defined benefit pension plan, and health and dental benefits, as well as relocation

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]

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