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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
Calling all Social Workers! We are seeking dedicated professionals with a passion for providing exceptional care in various communities throughout the Northwest Territories.
While consulting with your supervisor/manager on a regular basis, you are 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. You will be collaborating with RCMP, Mental Health, Health Services, Income Assistance, local Indigenous groups, along with other stakeholders to provide and strengthen community supports. You will play 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. You will be required to participate in the Family Court processes as necessary which would include preparing documents related to Child and Family Service cases such as drafting affidavits and presenting information in court.
The team is currently welcoming applications for the following communities:
• Yellowknife – Family and Community Social Worker (FCSW)
• Fort Resolution – Community Social Services Worker IV (CSSW IV)
• Tulita – Community Social Services Worker IV
• Deline – Community Social Services Worker IV
• Fort Good Hope – Community Social Services Worker IV
• Tuktoyaktuk – Community Social Services Worker IV
Please indicate your location/community of interest on your cover letter/resume.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Bachelor in Social Work with 1 year of human services experience, preferably within Child and Family Services.
The FCSW and CSSW IV both respectively earn a salary range of:
• FCSW: approximately $91,494 – 109,259/year or $46.92 - $56.03/hr
• CSSW IV: approximately $100,269 – $119,750/year or $51.42 - $61.41/hr
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
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.
Registrations
Eligible for current registration/certification as a Social Worker with Office of the Registrar, Professional Licensing 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
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 # 23243
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary Information
The salary for this position starts at $46.92 per hour (approximately $91,494 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.