Community Wellness Worker - Transitional Housing

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Limited Competition

This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Behchoko.

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 Wellness Worker (CWW) provides trauma-informed, culturally appropriate wellness and support services to residents of the Tlicho Community Services Agency Edzo Transitional Home.

The CWW supports residents and their children as they recover from family violence, build stability, and prepare for independent living. The position provides front-line wellness support, basic counselling, life-skills programming, cultural activities, safety planning, and referrals to community services.

Working as part of a collaborative team, the CWW helps create a safe, respectful, and culturally grounded environment that reflects Tlicho values and promotes healing, family wellness, and self-sufficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Provide trauma-informed wellness support, basic counselling, safety planning, and referrals to residents and their children.

Deliver life-skills, wellness, cultural, and family-focused programming.

Coordinate case management and wraparound supports with TCSA programs and external service providers.

Build trusting, respectful relationships with residents while maintaining cultural safety and confidentiality.

Support a safe and welcoming transitional housing environment, including responding appropriately to crises and following established protocols.

Work collaboratively with Social Work, Counselling, Child and Family Services, security, and other community partners.

Key Qualifications

High School Diploma and at least one (1) year of experience providing front-line mental health, family violence, community wellness, or related human services in a cross-cultural setting.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Ability to work respectfully with individuals and families experiencing trauma, crisis, or significant life challenges.

Knowledge of T¿¿¿ch¿ culture, values, and community-based approaches to wellness is an asset.

Equivalencies may include

A related certificate in human services and one (1) year of related experience; or

Two (2) years of directly related experience in mental health, family violence, community wellness, or other human services in a cross-cultural setting.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily based at the Edzo Transitional Home.

Regular interaction with residents and families who may be experiencing trauma, crisis, or challenging circumstances.

May involve responding to urgent or complex situations and working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts as required.

Requires the ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a calm, respectful approach in a residential setting.

The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance. For more information about living and working in the Northwest Territories. please visit our

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Tlicho HR Client Service Centre

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

NISHI KHON BUILDING, 2nd FLOOR

BOX 419

BEHCHOKO  NT  X0E 0Y0

Tel (867) 392-3053

Fax (867) 392-6861

[email protected]

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

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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 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.

Transfer Assignments

Transfer Assignments may be considered.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 28428

Closing Date: October 27, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is from $47.40 per hour to $56.61 per hour (approximately $92,430 - $110,390) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $5,536.

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