Healthy Family Worker

Government of Northwest Territories; Inuvik; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health authority in Inuvik seeks a Healthy Family Program Worker to play a leadership role in delivering culturally safe and community-driven family support services. The successful candidate will work closely with the Child, Family and Community Wellness team to help parents foster healthy environments for children aged 0-6 years. Applicants should possess a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Social Work and demonstrate experience working with families. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Social Work, with 1 year of experience working with families (0-6 years).
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education or Social Work with 2 years of experience working with families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver culturally safe, community-driven early childhood and family support services.
• Build on strengths of families and communities to support parents in fostering healthy child growth.

Job description

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometresof Inuvik

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 Healthy Family Program Worker reports to the Regional Healthy Family Program Supervisor and is a key member of the Child, Family and Community Wellness team. This position plays a leadership role in delivering culturally safe, community-driven early childhood and family support services. The Healthy Family Program is guided by seven core principles: it is fun and engaging; centered in Dene, Inuvialuit, and Métis cultures; accessible and approachable; inclusive; community-driven; trauma-informed; and flexible.

The goal of the Healthy Family Program is to build on the strengths of families and communities to support parents in fostering healthy child growth and development. The program provides support, information, and opportunities for cultural connection to help parents create nurturing environments for their children. All services are culturally safe, trauma-informed, family-centered, and strength-based, with a focus on building trusting relationships with families.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Social Work, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with families (0-6 years).

Equivalencies:
Certificate in Early Childhood Education or Social Work and 2 years' experience working with families

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0
Tel [phone] Ext 15644
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]

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