Healthy Family Worker

Full job description

Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometres of Inuvik, NT.

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,+00 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

The Health Family Program is seeking a dedicated Healthy Family Worker to help empower families and build connections within the community. In this role, you will focus on building family strengths, offering guidance, and connecting families to cultural and community resources. You will provide family-led, one-on-one support for parents with children aged 0-6, promoting responsive caregiving, healthy child development, family well-being, and access to vital services.

We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of community resources, child development and parenting skills, as well as understanding of the impact of addictions and family violence on children. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and cross-culturally with a trauma-informed, non-judgmental and respectful approach..

To be considered for this role, you must have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education or Social Work, and a minimum of one )1) year of experience working with families (0-6 years).

Equivalencies are a certificate in Early Childhood Education or Social Work and 2 years of experience working with families. All other combinations would be on a case by case basis.

Additional Requirements

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

NTHSSA - Regional Requirements

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Basic CPR

WHMIS

Safety Mask Fit testing

Ability to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends).

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING

BOX 186+

INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0

Tel (867) 678-8071 Ext 15644

Fax (867) 678-6620

jobsinuvik@gov.nt.ca

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