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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #: 2024-09-003

Social Assistance and Supports Administrator - Term
Department:  Wellness
Location: Tr’ondek Hwech’in Offices – Dawson, YT
Posting Date:  September 25, 2024
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly:  75
Start Date:  Immediately
End Date:  One (1) year from start date
Salary:  Level 7 Step 1 ($3,316.50) 

Closing Date 4:00pm (YST):  October 8, 2024 

Reporting to the Director of Wellness Social Programs and Services Manager, the Social Assistance and Supports Administrator is responsible for the management, administration and delivery of the TH Social Assistance Program and clerical processing of other Wellness support programs, including client intake services and claim processing; client assessments, basic counseling and referrals; employment and placement programs including the Tr’ëhudè work opportunities program and client case management planning in collaboration with TH Departments and other governments and agencies. The SA&S Administrator is also responsible for the Program’s administrative and management functions including work-plans, forecasting and budget compliance, financial processing, records and data-base management, as well as statistics and reporting. 

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term, or auxiliary on-call vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.  

If this opportunity interests you, please submit a cover letter & resume clearly demonstrating the qualifications below, as selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter and resume. 

Essential Qualifications:  

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in social work, psychology, human services field, or related fields with experience and training in program delivery and providing support services to clients: including assessments, and case management. An equivalent combination of education, training, skills and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of Federal, Territorial and local Agencies that deal with Social Development programs and issues.
• Computer proficiency including Windows, MS Word, Excel, databases (ASAP).
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to government Social Assistance programming.
• In depth knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in social structure, traditions and cultural values and social issues affecting First Nation people.
• Basic knowledge of Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Final Agreement and Self Government Agreement.
• Ability to work with clients in a tactful, respectful, sensitive and confidential manner. 

Conditions of Employment: 

• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Standard First Aid/CPR, or willingness to obtain.
• Class 5 Driver’s License with clear driver’s abstract.
• Willingness to obtain Class 4 if requested
• Ongoing training in case management software.

A detailed job description is available upon request.