- 58 active jobs (view)
- www.gov.nt.ca
Description
Limited Competition
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.
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 Case Aide provides casework assistance to Family and Community Social Workers and work directly with children, youth and families served through Child, Family and Community Wellness. The Case Aide will play a supporting role in the delivery of services to families, assisting with day to day case management support, and supporting permanency planning, family reunification, placement, along with other duties as they present.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge and the ability to support the development and implementation of an access plan and coordinate schedule with children, youth, biological families and foster families.
- Knowledge of child development, and of parenting techniques
- Ability to provide transportation both inside and outside of community for children and youth including relocation/placement in foster homes, appointments, and supervised access visits.
- Communication skills with clients of various ages and cultures in both written and verbal form; ability to understand/respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to keep one's emotions under control and restrain negative actions when provoked.
- Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements
Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.
Class 5 Drivers License
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
Term Position
This job opening is for a 1 Year Term.
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 criminal record 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
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Job Opening Information
Job Opening ID #25142
Closing Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $32.96 per hour plus an annual Northern Allowance.