Community Social Services Worker IV
Job Summary
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 Community Social Services Worker IV (CSSW) is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of Child and Family Service programs The CSSW IV plays a key role in planning, consulting, developing, making referrals and coordinating activities relevant to case plans related to prevention, protection, permanency, placement and family reunification. In addition ,this position is required to have consistent ongoing contact with foster parents and other caregivers. Other resources that they need to collaborate with on a regular basis include RCMP, Mental Health, Health Services, Income Assistance, the local Indigenous group, along with other stakeholders
Currently there are positions available in Ulukhaktok and Tuktoyaktuk. The incumbent is accountable to the Regional Manager, Child & Family Services and reports directly to the Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services who are located in their region of employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Familiarity with colonization, and the residential school legacy in Canada and the impacts upon Indigenous populations
- Knowledge of child development, family dynamics and communication.
- Knowledge of all applicable anti-racist and cultural safety frameworks and practices.
- Knowledge of Social Work standards of practice, ethics and policies.
- Knowledge of applicable legislations that guide practice -i.e. NWT Child and Family Services Act.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Work with one (1) year of human services experience, preferably within Child and Family Services.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, a Northern living allowance, a defined benefit pension plan, and health and dental benefits, as well as relocation
GNWT Inquiries
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.
More Information
Labour Market Supplement
Across remote NWT communities, the successful incumbent will receive a $12,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $12,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions.
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.
Immunization Status
The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.
Registrations
Eligible for current registration/certification with Northwest Territories Professional Social Worker's Act is mandatory for this position.
For more information on health and social services careers and practicing in the Northwest Territories please visit www.practiceNWT.ca
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.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 27613
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131. - $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance ranging from $20,428. To $37,102.
Application Assistance
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