Visitation Program Worker

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being (FWB), the Visitation Program Worker supports the delivery of community-based programming for families involved with the Children’s Aid Society, engages and supports parents using a holistic and family-centred approach and ensures safe spaces for clients in compliance with the current wise practices, relevant legislation and Inuuqatigi​it Centre policies and procedures.

• Plan and implement effective outreach strategies to existing and new families through on-going communications with community and agencies
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities for children and their families when participating in access visits
• Ensure safe and culturally appropriate visits for Inuit children and their families
• Support the planning and implementation of family/community events and activities;
• Identify and report on concerns and issues related to parental engagement to Manager of FWB;
• Resolve issues that arise in delivery of programming and support to parents;
• Plan and purchase supplies for programs and activities, including food;
• In collaboration with FWB Program Manager, engage community members to support program implementation and uptake.
• Plan and deliver community-based services and safe spaces based on the Inuuqatigiit Centre FWB model;
• Plan and facilitate community visitation for families involved with the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) in a supportive, trauma-informed and culturally safe manner;
• Liaise with workers from CAS, Inuuqatigiit Centre and partner organizations to ensure the seamless and supportive planning of access visits;
• Assist in the planning of transportation associated with CAS visits and communicate with drivers as needed;
• Support the delivery of visits for Inuit children where custody or adoption may be a factor;
• Actively participate in case management meetings and required follow up;
• Regularly participate in supervision meetings with the FWB Manager; and
• Support the facilitation of prevention activities (e.g evening/weekend programming)
• Implement a team approach to planning community-based programming and safe spaces e.g. land-based family camp, monthly family activities, CAS access visits;
• Provide information to the FWB Program Manager for the purpose of local program progress tracking and evaluation; and
• Adhere to the FWB mandate and workplan
• Other duties as required

• Inuit descent preferred
• Post-secondary education in related field an asset
• Minimum of one year of experience in:
  • supporting families or individuals;
  • working with Inuit communities;
  • working in a family-oriented program

organizing and facilitating groups

• Fluency in Inuktitut would be an asset

• Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children, parents & families
• Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing In English
• Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software
• Strong organizational, program planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations
• Ability to work…