The Quality Specialist, Child and Family Services (CFS) ensures that the Tlicho Community Services Agency is aligned with best practices in child and family services within the Tlicho region.

This position performs region wide CFS quality improvement and quality assurance activities to ensure protected care to children, youth, and families, including but not limited to the auditing of the CFS files, data and programs.

Key Responsibilities: - Implement and communicate Child and Family Services policies, procedures, and standards; monitor compliance and support staff. - Conduct audits to evaluate service quality and compliance; identify gaps and recommend improvements. - Support training, feedback collection, and quality improvement initiatives. - Monitor trends and issues using systems (e.g., Matrix) to inform decision-making. - Review significant incidents, provide guidance, and ensure risk mitigation strategies are in place. - Advise leadership on complex cases, complaints, and quality/risk issues. - Identify training gaps and support consistent delivery across programs.

Key Qualifications: - A Bachelor of Social Work AND - A Minimum of Three (3) years of experience in Child and Family Services.

Applicants with experience in Child Protection will be given priority.

Additional Requirements: The incumbent must successfully be appointed as a Child Protection Worker within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain it. GNWT Inquiries Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.





More Information Term Position This job opening is for a One (1) year term Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Immunization Status The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status.

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28337 Closing Date: Open until filled, Salary Information Salary for this position is currently Under Review.

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🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
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