Deputy Public Guardian - 1-Year Term

Government of Northwest Territories; Yellowknife; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional government agency in Yellowknife is seeking a Deputy Public Guardian responsible for overseeing guardianship services for residents with complex needs. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Social Work, Nursing, or Human Services and relevant experience in social services and case management. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Northern living allowance

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with complex needs adults.
• Experience in guardianship services and case management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate guardianship intake and application process.
• Provide guardianship services and make care decisions.
• Review existing guardianship orders and attend court if necessary.
• Conduct research and policy development for guardianship services.

Skills

Social services experience

Case management

Health care services

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work, Nursing, or Human Services

Diploma in Social Work, Nursing, or Human Services

Job description

The Department of Health and Social Services works under the direction of the Minister and Deputy Minister, in partnership with the Health and Social Services Authorities, to support the health and wellbeing of people across the NWT through planning, development, evaluation and reporting on program and service delivery.

HSS is committed to the development and provision of quality services in such a way as to make the best use of public resources, ensure the sustainability of the system, focus on client safety and best practices and promote positive health and social outcomes. HSS strives to continually improve the health and social service system to ensure best health, best care, and a better future for the people of the NWT.

Job Information

The Deputy Public Guardian is responsible for supporting the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) in the fulfillment of statutory responsibilities under the GTA and pursuant of court orders. The OPG is located in Yellowknife and provides guardianship services to Northwest (NWT) residents, some of whom may be accessing supported living or other health services out of territory.

The Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (GTA) enables a family member, friend, or the Public Guardian to be appointed as legal guardian for adults who do not have the capacity to make personal or healthcare decisions. The Deputy will be delegated accountability for guardianship referrals and reviews and the associated applications to the Court and will be responsible for implementing intake and review procedures that ensure timely and equitable access to guardianship services for NWT's residents. The Deputy will be responsible for screening to ensure that referrals meet criteria within the GTA, and to ensure that least intrusive options to meet client needs have been attempted prior to guardianship referral. The Deputy will be responsible for a comprehensive review of existing orders, per the review timeline in the order and the requirements of the GTA, to collect the evidence to support an application to the Court seeking a renewed or amended guardianship order or to discharge the existing order.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate and facilitate the Guardianship intake and application process to ensure NWT residents have timely access to guardianship services.
• Provide guardianship services and case management, including making personal and health care decisions, for persons who do not have decisional capacity and are under a public guardianship order.
• Conduct reviews of existing guardianship orders, in collaboration with the represented person, their family, the relevant service providers, and legal counsel, up to and including attending court to seek a discharge, renewed, or amended guardianship order.
• Perform duties and functions as delegated by the Public Guardian.
• Lead research, analysis and policy development to further enhance guardianship services.

Key Qualifications

• A baccalaureate in Social Work, Nursing, or Human Services, and two (2) years of experience providing social services, health care services, or case management services for adults with complex needs, including persons with cognitive disabilities.
• A diploma in Social Work, Nursing, or Human Services, and seven (7) years of experience providing social services, health care services, or case management services for adults with complex needs, including persons with cognitive disabilities.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories please visit our benefits page orNWT Tourism .

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

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]

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.