Family Preservation Worker - Jobs in Fort Good Hope, NT

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Limited CompetitionThis job opening is limited to residents living within The Sahtu Region.Department InformationThe 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 InformationLocated in Fort Good Hope and reporting directly to the Supervisor, Family Preservation, 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. Services include providing an assortment of direct supports in order to address a variety of client and family problems; educating parents about child development, positive parenting strategies and overall family functioning; providing a variety of psycho-educational workshops to families working with CFS; supporting parents in using culturally appropriate approaches to parenting; advocacy for parents/families; and assisting parents and families in accessing relevant community resources. The incumbent is often required to provide support to families who may be in conflict with a Social Worker. This can create conflictual relationships with co-workers which may require mediation and interpersonal skills to manage.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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.
• Knowledge and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of traditional parenting practices.
• Ability to assess the cultural needs of families working with Child and Family Services, and to develop and implement an individualized case plan, as well as a variety of programs to address these needs.
• Ability to work in a cross cultural environment.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:A Diploma in Social Work, Child Development, Youth Care or Early Childhood Education; and one (1) year of related experience.Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Sahtu HR Client Service CentreDepartment of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest Territories2 MCKENZIE DRIVEBOX 360NORMAN WELLS NT X0E 0V0Tel (867) 587-7150Fax (867) 587-2173jobssahtu@gov.nt.caNote: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply

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