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Description
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 Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services, supervises a team consisting of Family and Community Social Workers, based in Inuvik. 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. This position provides cover of responsibilities for other supervisors as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of child protection, legislation, policies, standards and procedures
- Knowledge of labour relations
- Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and communication
- Knowledge of social work ethics, cross-cultural awareness
- Familiarity with colonization and the residential school legacy in Canada and the impacts upon Indigenous populations
- Knowledge of individual and family treatment perspectives, family assessment, family support approaches, child abuse/neglect, family violence, substance abuse, child resiliency, and available community resources that support children and families
- Knowledge of forensic interviewing
- Knowledge of conflict resolution, investigative recording, assessment of children and families, crisis intervention, risk assessment, motivation skills, advocacy, team building, case conferencing
- Abilities in setting priorities and meeting deadlines, balancing conflicting work demands, balancing the conflicting roles of social control agent and support person to the family, balancing conflicting points of view
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
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.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.
Must meet GNWT Professional Registered Social Worker Requirement.
Must be eligible for appointment as a Child Protection Worker.
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 (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644
Fax (867) 678-6620
jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
More Information
Affirmative Action
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Affirmative Action 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.
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
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID # 25991
Closing Date: November 27, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $58.31 per hour (approximately $113,704.50 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,699.00