INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

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 robust and proud Inuit children and families.

Position #

Position Title Visitation Program Worker

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

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- 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

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

- 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

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

- 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 in a collaborative staff team environment
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication and commitment to children

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

- Medical certification of good health
- Police Record Check – Vulnerable Sector required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre Personnel Policies and Procedures
- Driver’s License required

Inuuqatigiit Centre is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of our Inuit community in Ottawa.

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📌 Visitation Program Worker (Ottawa)
🏢 Inuuqatigiit Centre
📍 Ottawa