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 Inuvik, the Manager reports directly to the Territorial Director, Child, Family and Community Wellness (TD-CFCW), to ensure that client and family needs are being supported and addressed within their regional catchment area; and to identify and address program challenges and opportunities for improvement, establish program objectives for the region, and to report on and contribute to the evaluation of the effectiveness and efficiency of the program delivery in the region. This position also contributes to the development of the program area across the territory through their participation on cross-territory initiatives and projects.

The Manager is responsible for the overall daily management of Beaufort Delta - Child and Family Services and the Family Preservation Program; an annual operating budget of $4.8M and a staffing group of 15+ direct and indirect reports including, Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services; Family and Community Social Worker; Case Aide; Family Preservation Worker and Administrative Assistant positions. The Manager provides support and operational direction to the multi-disciplinary work force and through recruitment and retention efforts ensure adequate staffing for the provision of safer, professionally competent, culturally-appropriate, and consistent services to clients in the Beaufort Delta communities. The Manager is accountable for critical decisions affecting various aspects of people's lives; and is responsible and accountable for ensuring wide range of services provided by Family and Community Social Workers meets the needs of clients groups and the public in accordance with the appropriate legislation, regulations, standards, and policies. As well, this position is responsible for recruiting and managing a skilled workforce.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by a Bachelor's degree in social work, and a minimum of five year (5) years direct experience as a child and family services social worker, combined with a minimum of two (2) years direct experience supervising child and family services programs.

Completion of a Master in Social Work and/or a Management Program would be an asset.

Additional Requirements

Proof of immunization in keeping with current public health practices is required.

Must have, or be eligible to receive a Statutory Appointment in Child Protection and an Adoption Appointment in order to perform child protection and adoption duties.

Must meet the GNWT Professional Registered Social Worker Requirement.

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

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