Visitation Program Assistant

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Inuuqatigiït 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.

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Position Title Visitation Program Assistant

Posting Date September 28, 2026

Hours Full-time
-37.5 hours

Position Status Replacement - Determinate effective until March 31, 2027

Salary Range Starting salary of $48,335.73 annually, plus benefits

Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being (FWB), the Visitation Program Assistant 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 Inuuqatigiït 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 Inuuqatigiït 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, Inuuqatigiït 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. l and-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
• Engage with various agencies and stakeholders to strengthen family support and engagement programs and services

• Inuit descent preferred
• Post secondary education in a 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

• Medical certification of good health
• Police Record Check – Vulnerable Sector required in keeping with Inuuqatigiït Centre Personnel Policies and Procedures

• Driver’s License required

• 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…