Case Manager, Adult Services
About the role
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 5,900 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.
Job Information
Located in Inuvik, the Case Manager, Adult Services (Case Manager) reports directly to the Supervisor, Supportive Living, and is responsible for intake, assessment and referral of NWT clients to supported housing and day programing and clients in out of territory placements; and the provision of outreach services to a caseload of additional clients residing independently, requiring information, support, supervision, referral to other community resources and related joint case planning with other agencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of theoretical approaches for addressing mental health and addiction issues, group and family dynamics, counselling theories, tools for assessing clients with psychiatric disabilities, development disabilities or brain injury, mental health Diagnosis
- Knowledge and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of Indigenous history and be familiar with diverse cultures in the region.
- Skilled in community development, program planning, development and evaluation of programs, and policies and structures pertaining to health and social programs
- Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Conflict resolution skills, group therapy skills, facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills
- Ability to provide grief counselling and support in area of bereavement
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals who are cognitively impaired
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals with chronic mental illness
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by;
A degree in social services or a health related field (social work, nursing, registered psychiatric nursing) with two (2) years of direct related experience.
Equivalencies:
A diploma in social services or health related field (social work, nursing or registered psychiatric nursing) with four (4) years of direct related experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
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.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Case Manager, Adult Services
About the role
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 5,900 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.
Job Information
Located in Inuvik, the Case Manager, Adult Services (Case Manager) reports directly to the Supervisor, Supportive Living, and is responsible for intake, assessment and referral of NWT clients to supported housing and day programing and clients in out of territory placements; and the provision of outreach services to a caseload of additional clients residing independently, requiring information, support, supervision, referral to other community resources and related joint case planning with other agencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of theoretical approaches for addressing mental health and addiction issues, group and family dynamics, counselling theories, tools for assessing clients with psychiatric disabilities, development disabilities or brain injury, mental health Diagnosis
- Knowledge and/or the ability to acquire knowledge of Indigenous history and be familiar with diverse cultures in the region.
- Skilled in community development, program planning, development and evaluation of programs, and policies and structures pertaining to health and social programs
- Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
- Conflict resolution skills, group therapy skills, facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills
- Ability to provide grief counselling and support in area of bereavement
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals who are cognitively impaired
- Ability to interact effectively with individuals with chronic mental illness
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by;
A degree in social services or a health related field (social work, nursing, registered psychiatric nursing) with two (2) years of direct related experience.
Equivalencies:
A diploma in social services or health related field (social work, nursing or registered psychiatric nursing) with four (4) years of direct related experience.
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Inuvik HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING
BOX 1869
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.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.