Family and Community Social Worker - Across the NWT
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 Family and Community Social Worker (FCSW) is responsible for intake and investigation, voluntary services, support services, family preservation and family re-unification, permanency planning, court procedures, child placements, as well as after-hours emergency services. This position receives and investigates reports, and intervenes with children, parents and families to ensure the healthy development, protection and safety of children in the least intrusive manner possible, while respecting the rights of children and families, the best interests of the child, and the importance of the child's community and culture as environmental elements that are necessary to the wellbeing of the child and family.
Currently there are positions in Yellowknife (1 Term) and Fort Smith (1 indeterminate and 1 term) and Inuvik (1 indeterminate). The incumbent is accountable to the Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services (Supervisor), the Family and Community Social Worker (FCSW) who are located in their region of employment.
Key Responsibilities
- Knowledge of social work standards of practice, ethics and policies.
- Knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Adoptions Act and their regulations, standards and guidelines.
- Knowledge and ability to implement social work theories, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, risk assessments, resiliency, and the impact of trauma and child protection theories and models of practice.
- Knowledge and/or the ability to acquire knowledge relating to colonization, Canada's assimilation policies, and the residential school legacy in Canada and the impacts upon Indigenous populations.
- Ability to draft written documents, which are clear, concise and easy to understand by both professionals and non-professionals.
Key Qualifications
A Diploma in Social Work with a minimum of two (2) years of direct practice in the field of Child and Family Services or a Bachelor Degree in Social Work.
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
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.
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 # 27962
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Information
The salary range for this position is from $52.00 per hour to $62.09 per hour (approximately $101,400. - $121,076.) plus an annual Northern Allowance ranging from $3,700. to $14,304.
Application Assistance
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