Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Family Well-Being Manager, the Child Welfare Liaison Worker assists families who are involved with child welfare organizations, and/or the Children’s Aid Society (CAS) to provide guidance and information to parents regarding the process, their rights and responsibilities. This is a position functions outside of the provincial, child-welfare services and is directly located within Inuuqatigiit as an advocate and support service for the well-being of Inuit children and their families.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage referrals regarding child welfare made to Inuuqatigiit Centre Ensure use of a trauma informed practice to support clients and provide culturally and linguistically relevant services Provide responsive and inclusive guidance, support, resources, and advocacy to children, youth and parents/caregivers involved with CAS - including appointment accompaniment, home visits, and referrals • Engage in supportive counselling and assistance/guidance regarding parents’ rights and responsibilities with CAS processes and protocols

Advocate for parent and child rights with regard to their CAS file

Assist with safety planning as required • Liaise between parents and other parties, such as CAS, foster parents, kin placements, listed community etc.

Support parents to obtain legal aid and legal council when involved with the court system





Obtain informed consent from parents to liaise with parents’ lawyers and provide advocacy

Engage in all meetings with CAS as requested by the parent

Participate in Circle of Care process when requested by parent

Provide crisis intervention to families and individuals as needed

Refer parents/families to appropriate services as required and document the results of these referrals

Maintain meaningful ongoing relationships with parents and their families

Identify and report on concerns and issues related to parental engagement to Manager of FWB.

Support and plan for a family’s needs throughout the engagement with CAS Anticipate and plan for ongoing supports following the closure of a CAS file QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Knowledge on the traumatic effects of colonization on the Inuit community

Knowledge of the Child, Youth and Families Services Act (CYFSA)

Ability to advocate effectively for families involved with the Children’s Aid Society

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software

Strong organizational, program planning, evaluation, fiscal management and problem-solving skills.

Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment

Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise setting

Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication and commitment to children

📌 Child Welfare Liaison Worker (Ottawa)
🏢 Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children
📍 Ottawa