Regional Director Central, Child, Family & Community WellnessDepartment: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services AuthorityNorthwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority – Yellowknife Region (NTHSSA) is one of eight health and social services authorities established by the Department of Health and Social Services in the Government of the Northwest Territories.NTHSSA – Yellowknife Region delivers and administers Population Health, Primary Health Care and Social Services programs in the communities of Dettah, Fort Resolution, Lutselk'e, Ndilo and Yellowknife.Our mission is to work with people to optimize wellbeing through the provision of collaborative and culturally appropriate health and social services.Job InformationThe Regional Director, Central (RDC), based in Yellowknife, reports to the Executive Director of Child, Family and Community Wellness (CFCW) and provides strategic and operational leadership for child, family, and community wellness programs across the Central region. Working closely with regional and territorial leaders, Indigenous governments, and partners, the RDC ensures programs meet the needs of children, youth, families, and communities while driving continuous improvement, setting program objectives,



and evaluating service effectiveness.The RDC oversees the day-to-day delivery of legislated child and family services, prevention, mental health, family support, placement resources, and integrated service initiatives across Yellowknife, Lutselke, and Fort Resolution. They lead a multidisciplinary team of social workers, mental health professionals, family support staff, cultural and training leads, project managers, and administrative staff.The role is responsible for ensuring services are client- and family-centered, culturally responsive, protected, and compliant with NTHSSA clinical standards, policies, and operating procedures, while contributing to territory-wide program development and collaboration with Indigenous governments exercising jurisdiction over child and family services.Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:Bachelor's degree in social work plus eight years relevant experience, including three years managing people and resources.GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Department of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest TerritoriesYELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOORBOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106Fax (867) [email protected]: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Regional Director Central, Child, Family & Community Wellness (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife