Regional Supervisor Child & Family Job Inuvik area,NT Canada,Social Work

The Regional Supervisor, Child and Family Services ensures the effective delivery of both prevention and protection based services by providing leadership through clinical supervision and administrative oversight to front line Community Social Services Workers and Family and Community Social Workers and doing regular quality assurance and quality improvement through monitoring, evaluation and the facilitation of training and support.

The overall function of this position is to ensure children, families and communities receive equitable, culturally safe based access and quality of service provision from staff. Ensuring services are delivered consistently and in alignment with the Department of Health and Social Services policies and legislation, and the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority's strategic plan and policies.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of child protection, legislation, policies, standards and procedures;

Knowledge of supervision theory and skilled in supervision;

Knowledge of labour relations;

Knowledge of child development, family dynamics and communication;

Familiarity with colonization and the residential school legacy in Canada and the impacts upon Indigenous populations;

Knowledge of Individual and family treatment perspectives, family assessment, family support approaches, child abuse/neglect, family violence, substance abuse, child resiliency, and available community resources that support children and families;

Knowledge of conflict resolution, investigative recording, assessment of children and families; crises intervention, risk assessment, motivational skills, advocacy, team building, case conferencing;

Ability to supervise in a unionized environment using positive approaches in dealing with negative situations, coaching, helping, teaching, and protecting of children's needs;

Ability to commit to actively upholding and consistently practicing personal diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness, as well as safety and sensitivity approaches in the workplace.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

Bachelor's degree in social work and three (3) years of related work experience, with at least one (1) year of direct supervisory experience OR

A diploma in social work and five (5) years directly related work experience with at least two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Must meet GNWT Professional Registered Social Worker Requirement.

Must be eligible for appointment as a Child Protection Worker.

GNWT Inquiries

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

More Information

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 criminal record check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

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

Closing Date:
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for this position starts at $59.62 per hour (approximately $116,259. per annum) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $14,304.00.