Community Social Services Worker IV Behchoko

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Department Information

The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.

Job Information

The Community Social Services Worker IV (CSSW IV) plays a key role in planning, consulting, developing, making referrals and coordinating activities relevant to case plans related to prevention, protection, permanency, placement and family reunification. In addition, this position is required to have consistent ongoing contact with foster parents and other caregivers. The caseload carried by the CSSW IV averages 20 families. The incumbent will be required to participate in the Family Court processes as necessary which would include preparing documents related to Child and Family Service (CFS) cases such as drafting affidavits and presenting information in court.

Key Responsibilities

•  Delivers mandated Child and Family Services, including intake, investigations, assessments, case planning, monitoring, and file management in accordance with legislation and policy.
•  Manages child protection court processes, including preparation and presentation of documentation and liaison with legal counsel.
•  Provides foster care and adoption services, including recruitment, assessment, approval, placement, monitoring, and caregiver support.
•  Delivers voluntary, prevention, and community outreach services in collaboration with community partners and agencies.
•  Provides crisis intervention and family violence response, including assessments, safety planning, referrals, and short-term support.
•  Delivers adult social services and young adult case management as part of an interdisciplinary team.
•  Participates in after-hours and on-call emergency response services, including crisis investigations and interventions.
• Promotes workplace health, safety, cultural safety, and respectful professional practice.

Key Qualifications

•  A Bachelor of Social Work Degree AND
•  Two (2) years of relevant experience, preferably within Child and Family Services, or Human Services.

Additional Requirements

•  Class 5 Drivers License.
•  Must be able to be registered/licensed with the NWT HSS as a Social Worker AND obtain a Child Protection Statutory Appointment within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain it.

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YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

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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.

Term Position

This job opening is for a 1 year term.

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.

Driver's License Requirement

A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License

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 ID # 28595

Closing Date: Nov 16, 2026 at 11:55 PM

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $56.99 per hour to $68.06 per hour (approximately $111,131. - $132,717. plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.

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