Regional Manager Child & Family Services Sahtu

The Regional Manager, Child and Family Services (Manager) holds an appointment as a Child Protection Worker under the NWT Child and Family Services Act.

Located in Norman Wells, 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 Sahtu Region
¿ Child and Family Services, an annual operating budget of $2.8M and a staffing group of 10+ direct and indirect reports including, Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services;
Family and Community Social Work; and Administrative Assistant positions. The Manager provides support and operational direction to a multi-disciplinary work force and through recruitment and retention efforts ensures adequate staffing for the provision of safe, professionally competent, and culturally-appropriate, and consistent services to clients in the Sahtu communities. The Manager is accountable for critical decisions affecting various aspects of people's lives from birth to death;

and is responsible and accountable for ensuring the wide range of services provided by Family and Community Social Workers meets the needs of client groups and the public in accordance with the appropriate legislation, regulations, standards, and policies. As well, this position is responsible for recruiting and hiring and managing a skilled workforce.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
A Bachelor's degree in social work, and a minimum of five (5) years direct experience as a child and family services social worker, combined with a minimum of two (2) years of 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 GNWT Professional Registered Social Worker Requirement.

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Labour Market Supplement

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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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