Regional Supervisor, Child & Family Services (Fort Providence)

The Regional Supervisor, Child, and Family Services (Supervisor) is located in Fort Simpson and reports to the Regional Manager, Child, and Family Services (Manager).

The following legislation, policy documents and protocols serve as foundation for the Family and Community Social Worker’s role: the Child and Family Services Act (2016, C.9); Child and Family Services Regulations (2021); Adoption Act (2016, c. 12); Adoption Regulations (2018); Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Act (2016, c.12); Aboriginal Custom Adoption Recognition Regulations (2013); An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Mtis Children, Youth and Families (2019, c. 24); Child and Family Services Standards and Procedures Manual; NWT Child Abuse Protocol; Canadian Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics; and NTHSSA Standard Operating Procedures Pertaining to Child Protection.

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