Family Preservation Worker

Government of Northwest Territories; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Northern living allowance

Defined benefit pension

Health/dental benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories, in partnership with the Tlicho Community Services Agency, is seeking a Family Preservation Worker for a 1-year term. The role provides home-based support to families involved with Child and Family Services to strengthen parenting skills and promote healthy family functioning.

You will work with families in their homes and communities in the Tlicho region, collaborating with CFS staff and partners.

Qualifications

• Requires a Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education and one year of related experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support, education and coaching to parents and families.
• Promote positive parenting, child development and healthy family relationships.
• Support culturally appropriate parenting practices.
• Provide advocacy and connect families with community resources.
• Deliver family-focused workshops and support activities.
• Promote family preservation and reunification.
• Participate in collaborative service planning and community-based initiatives.
• Apply legislation, standards of practice and sound judgment when responding to complex family situations.

Skills

Diploma in Social Work

Driver's License (Class 5)

Education

Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within the Tlicho Region.

Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

The Family Preservation Worker provides direct support to parents and families involved with Child and Family Services (CFS), and reports to the Supervisor, Family Preservation. The position works with families in their homes and communities to strengthen parenting skills, promote healthy family functioning, and support family preservation and reunification.

The position serves the four communities of the Tlicho region and works closely with CFS staff, families and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support, education and coaching to parents and families.
• Promote positive parenting, child development and healthy family relationships.
• Support culturally appropriate parenting practices.
• Provide advocacy and connect families with community resources.
• Deliver family-focused workshops and support activities.
• Promote family preservation and reunification.
• Participate in collaborative service planning and community-based initiatives.
• Apply legislation, standards of practice and sound judgment when responding to complex family situations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• A Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education; AND one (1) year of related experience.
  Must have a valid Class 5 Drivers License (or equivalent).

EQUIVALENCIES MAY INCLUDE

• 2 years of direct related experience and class 5 driver license
• All other equivalencies will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

• Works regularly with families experiencing stress and emotionally difficult situations.
• Requires strong communication, active listening and sound judgment.
• Approximately 10% travel may be required, including travel in poor road and weather conditions and by small aircraft
• Work occurs primarily in family homes and community settings.

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 or NWT Tourism.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHIKHONBUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKONT X0E 0Y0
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.

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.

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.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28334

Closing Date: September 30, 2026 - 23:59, MountainTime

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $49.68per hour to $59.35per hour (approximately $96,876- $115,732) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.