Impactful Community Social Services Worker IV

Government of Northwest Territories; Behchokǫ̀; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Community Social Services Worker IV to plan, coordinate, and refer case plans across prevention, protection, permanency, placement and reunification. You will work with foster parents and caregivers and participate in Family Court processes as needed.

The role involves managing a caseload of about 20 families, preparing affidavits, and presenting information in court. A strong background in social services is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree and two years of relevant experience in Child and Family Services or Human Services.
• Social Work Diploma and four years of relevant experience in Child and Family Services or Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Delivers mandated Child and Family Services, including intake, investigations, assessments, case planning, monitoring, and file management in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Manages child protection court processes, including preparation and presentation of documentation and liaison with legal counsel.
• Provides foster care and adoption services, including recruitment, assessment, approval, placement, monitoring, and caregiver support.
• Delivers voluntary, prevention, and community outreach services in collaboration with community partners and agencies.
• Provides crisis intervention and family violence response, including assessments, safety planning, referrals, and short-term support.
• Delivers adult social services and young adult case management as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in after-hours and on-call emergency response services, including crisis investigations and interventions.
• Promotes workplace health, safety, cultural safety, and respectful professional practice.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work Degree

Social Work Diploma

Job description

The Government of the Northwest Territories is seeking a Community Social Services Worker IV to plan, coordinate, and refer case plans across prevention, protection, permanency, placement and reunification. You will work with foster parents and caregivers and participate in Family Court processes as needed.

The role involves managing a caseload of about 20 families, preparing affidavits, and presenting information in court. A strong background in social services is required.