Social Assistance & Supports Administrator
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Job Location:
Dawson City - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH PREFERENCE TO TH CITIZENS
Competition #:
Social Assistance & Supports Administrator - Term
Department: Wellness
Location: Trondek Hwechin Offices Dawson YT
Posting Date: November 6 2025
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: One (1) year from start date
Salary: Level 7 Step 1 ($3410.25 bi-weekly)
Closing Date 4:00pm (YST): November 19 2025
Reporting to the 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 Trëhudè 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 Programs 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 case management basic counselling and life skills 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 Trondëk Hwëchin social structure traditions and cultural values and social issues affecting First Nation people.
- Basic knowledge of Trondëk Hwëchin Final Agreement and Self Government Agreement.
- Good organizational planning and time-management skills.
- 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 Drivers License with clear drivers abstract.
- Willingness to obtain Class 4 if requested.
- TH101 Cultural Awareness training.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Apply online at: Send inquiries to:
Physical Location: 1242 Front Street Dawson City Yukon
We thank all applicants but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
To work together to speak with one voice and to serveTrondëkHwëchinCitizens
inthe pursuit of a strong healthy and united future.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
