Healthy Family Worker Itinerant

5 months ago

Fort Simpson, Canada Government of the Northwest Territories Full time

**Limited Competition**:
This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Fort Simpson.

**Department Information**:
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.

**Job Information**:
Located in Fort Simpson, the Healthy Family Worker reports to the Supervisor, Healthy Family Program (Supervisor), and is an integral member of the community Child and Family and Community Wellness team. Clientele include families, children under school age, other family members, community members and other health care providers. All family supports are culturally safe, trauma-informed, family-centered, strength-based, and directed at establishing a trusting relationship with families.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Child development and parenting skills.
- Knowledge of universal precautions to protect worker and client from transmission of infections.
- Knowledge of family issues and stresses of parenting (family violence and addictions).
- Skilled in child management strategies (non-violent).
- Knowledge of resources available in community.
- Knowledge of addictions and family violence and its impact on children.
- Knowledge of and/or the ability to learn and understand the cultural history of the community especially with regards to parenting.
- Computer (word processing, data entry, excel).
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Interviewing and assessment skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a cross-cultural setting in a non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to work as a member of a community care team setting.
- Ability to speak an indigenous language is an asset.
- Ability in speaking in a group and support facilitated discussion.
- Assessment skills and ability to make appropriate referrals.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Social Work, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience working with families (0-6 years).

**GNWT Inquiries**:
Inquiries Only:
Dehcho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
9602 100 STREET
BOX 240
FORT SIMPSON, NT X0E 0N0
Tel (867) 695-7233
Fax (867) 695-3254

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