Family Preservation Worker

Department:
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

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.

Located in Inuvik and reporting directly to the Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services, 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. The incumbent will spend approximately forty percent of the day providing services to families in emotionally distressing situations which can distort communication, requiring the incumbent to be highly sensitive and accurate in their communication, balancing the need for intense listening and observation.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals, families and communities.
• Knowledge and sensitivity regarding the geographical and cultural needs of the community, and ability to understand how community and culture impact the delivery of health and social care.

Key Qualifications

A Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education; and one (1) year of related experience.

Inquiries Only:

• Health Recruitment
• Department of Finance
• Government of the Northwest Territories
• YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
• BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
• Tel  Extension 14106
• Fax

Note:

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