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.
The Supervisor, Foster Care and Adoption Services (SFCAS) is responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of Adoptions, Foster Care Services, and for providing clinical leadership. This position provides direct supervision to the four Foster Care and Adoption Workers in Yellowknife and will report directly to the Manager of Placement Resources, Child and Youth Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide territorial leadership for foster care and adoption services across the NWT.
- Advance cultural safety, customary care, and continuous quality improvement in partnership with Indigenous Governments and system partners.
- Lead engagement with foster caregivers, adoptive parents, communities, and stakeholders to improve service delivery.
- Oversee recruitment, retention, training, and quality assurance of foster and adoptive resources.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate training and professional development for FCA staff and foster caregivers.
- Review, approve, and monitor foster care and adoption documentation, home studies, and outcomes.
- Provide clinical supervision and ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and court requirements.
Key Qualifications:
- A Baccalaureate degree in Social Work AND
- a minimum of three (3) years of foster care and adoption related experience in Child and Family Services AND
- as one (1) year supervisory experience.
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
[email protected]
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
