This job opening is limited to residents living within the Tlicho region.

Limited to within 25 km of: Gameti, Whati, Wekweeti, 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 'Solid 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 Cultural Lead, Child and Family Services is responsible for the delivery of culturally relevant Child and Family Services programs in the Tlicho region of the Northwest Territories (NWT). The incumbent provides consultation to staff and community members, coordinates and manages direct service delivery within the context of appropriate legislation, policies and standards. The incumbent promotes an understanding and appreciation of the Tlicho culture, language and way of life, through service delivery, community engagement, and collaboration with local Indigenous Government and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- - Provide culturally grounded leadership to support prevention, early intervention, and well-being of children, youth, and families.
- - Ensure case files meet standards related to Indigenous content.
- - Deliver Child and Family Services services using a trauma-informed, culturally respectful approach aligned with legislation and standards.
- - Support assessments, case planning, placements,



and court processes with cultural knowledge and community context.
- - Collaborate with families, communities, and Indigenous partners to develop culturally appropriate supports and services.
- - Provide voluntary, crisis, and family violence support, including referrals and culturally relevant interventions.
- - Support foster care and adoption by promoting cultural identity, caregiver capacity, and community connections.
- - Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and participate in on-call and community-based service delivery as needed.
- - Contribute to a safe, respectful, and culturally safe workplace, adhering to health and safety requirements.

Key Qualifications

- - A Bachelor of Social Work Degree AND
- - One (1) year of experience in the Child and Family Services environment AND
- - lived experience providing support to the community and in their culture, as well as a lifestyle founded in cultural understanding and practices.

Additional Requirements

- - Class 5 Drivers License.
- - Must be able to obtain a Child Protection Statutory Appointment within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain it.

GNWT Inquiries

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.

📌 Cultural Lead, Child Family Services (Behchokǫ̀)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Behchokǫ̀