Community Social Services Worker IV

The Community Social Services Worker IV (CSSW) is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of Child and Family Service programs The CSSW IV plays 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. In addition ,this position is required to have consistent ongoing contact with foster parents and other caregivers.

Other resources that they need to collaborate with on a regular basis include RCMP, Mental Health, Health Services, Income Assistance, the local Indigenous group, along with other stakeholders

Currently there are positions available in Ulukhaktok and Tuktoyaktuk. The incumbent is accountable to the Regional Manager, Child & Family Services and reports directly to the Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services who are located in their region of employment.

Key Responsibilities

Key Qualifications

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, a Northern living allowance, a defined benefit pension plan, and health and dental benefits, as well as relocation

GNWT Inquiries

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If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

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Labour Market Supplement

Across remote NWT communities, the successful incumbent will receive a $12,000 supplement upon hire and an additional $12,000 supplement after completion of 12 months of continuous employment contingent on remaining employed in an eligible position for a further 12 months. This is a taxable benefit and will be subject to applicable deductions.

Indigenous Employment Policy

Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment 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 with Northwest Territories Professional Social Worker's Act is mandatory for this position.

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

Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience. However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis. For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening  # 27613

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131.

- $132,717.) plus an annual Northern Allowance ranging from $20,428. To $37,102.

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