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Family Preservation Worker

Government of Northwest Territories
Published
Apr 22, 2024
Location
Fort Good Hope, NT
Job Type
Salary
  • $87,419.00-104,423.00 per annum
Department
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

Description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within the Sahtu Region.

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

Located in Fort Good Hope and reporting directly to the Supervisor, Family Preservation, the Family Preservation Worker is responsible to provide direct one-to-one support to parents in their home and/or in the community.  

The Family Preservation Worker is responsible for establishing trusting relationships with families involved in Child and Family Services (CFS), while providing appropriate supports and services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
•    Knowledge of a variety of issues and approaches, including but not limited to: child development, high risk youth, parenting stresses, effective positive parenting strategies, positive behavioural reinforcement, non-violent parenting strategies, family dynamics, addictions and domestic violence issues, and CFS systems and procedures.
•    Knowledge of Child and Family Services Act, Adoptions Act and their regulations, standards, and guidelines.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education; and one (1) year of related experience. 
Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered. 

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Sahtu HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
2 MCKENZIE DRIVE
BOX 360 
NORMAN WELLS  NT  X0E 0V0
Tel (867) 587-7150
Fax (867) 587-2173
jobssahtu@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.

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 # 25090      Closing Date: May 08, 2024 - 23:59, Mountain Time.

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $44.83 per hour (approximately $87,418.50 per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance.

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