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.

The Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services (Supervisor) is located in Inuvik (2 positions), Norman Wells, Fort Smith and Yellowknife (2 positions) and reports to the Regional Manager, Child and Family Services (Manager). The Supervisor uses several documents and protocols that serves as a foundation for the Family and Community Social Worker's role (please see full job description for more details). 

The Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services, supervises a team consisting of Family and Community Social Workers, based in Inuvik, Norman Wells, Fort Smith and Yellowknife. On a regular basis, this position is required to complete, or assist with the completion of any and all of the duties of the Family and Community Social Worker. This position acts for the Regional Manager, Child and Family Services as required and provides cover of responsibilities for other supervisors as necessary.

The Supervisor is required to practice from a perspective that is trauma- and violence-informed, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and family centered approach and the position requires that interaction with clients and families, community members, partners and colleagues is tactful, respectful and humble. The Supervisor is required to provide after-hours supervision to Family and Community Social Workers on a regular basis, and provides assistance and services to other Regions within the NTHSSA as well as the other Authorities from across the NWT.

Please see full job description for more details on the position's scope and responsibilities. 

Typically, the qualifications for this position are:

Bachelor’s degree in social work and three (3) years of related work experience, with at least one (1) year of direct supervisory experience, OR

A diploma in social work and five (5) years directly related work experience with at least two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.

Completion of a Master in Social Work would be an asset.

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

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