Healthy Family Worker

Full job description
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,+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 Healthy 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 wellbeing, and access to vital services.

We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of community resources, child development and parenting skills, as well as an 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); or equivalencies can include a Certificate in Early Childhood Education or Social Work, and two (2) years of experience working with families (0-6 years).

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families and children, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a program that builds healthier, stronger communities!

GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1+5 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-32+8
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

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

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