Child Welfare Liaison Worker – Full Time

• Manage all referrals regarding child welfare made to Inuuqatigiit Centre programs and services.
• 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.
• Schedule and supervise family visitations at Inuuqatigiit Centre.
• Facilitate better working relationships between Inuit community members and CAS workers.
• Liaise with local CAS to advocate for culturally safe service.
• Liaise with other service providers to ensure appropriate referrals, system navigation and advocacy.
• Meet with families at times and locations convenient to the family.
• Promote services within community and partner agencies, make referrals to other Inuuqatigiit Centre programs and services as needed.
• Actively participate in case management meetings.
• Maintain accurate client information in the Inuuqatigiit Centre database.
• Maintain thorough, orderly, and confidential administrative documents (i.e., case notes intake files, stats etc.).
• Meet all tracking, evaluation, and reporting requirements of funder and Inuuqatigiit Centre (attendance, project statistics, project targets, surveys, etc.).
• Complete worker portion of funder reports accurately and on time.
• Track expenditures against approved budget.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Provide individual support to clients who have experienced violence.
• Provide crisis intervention to families and individuals as needed.
• Engage clients in safety planning as needed.
• Regularly participate in supervision meetings with the FWB Manager
• Participate in CASO Circle of Care process when requested by parent.
• Provide after-hours crisis support as approved by Manager.
• Participate in monthly case management meetings with CASO.
• Provide responsive and inclusive support services to parents and families including appointment accompaniment, home visits, referrals, crisis intervention, supportive counselling and assistance with CAS processes and protocols.
• Refer parents/families to appropriate services as required and document the results of these referrals.
• Seek out opportunities for peer or other support as appropriate in preventing and coping with the effects of vicarious trauma; and
• Support the planning and delivery of safe and culturally appropriate family/community events, land-based camps and other activities as required.

Accountability

Working Relationships

• Develop supportive and professional rapport with Inuuqatigiit Centre staff.
• Maintain professional and effective rapport; and
• Assist in the planning and organization of the Inuuqatigiit Centre events (e.g Inuit Day, AGM, Christmas party).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post-secondary education in related field an asset.
• Minimum one year experience working in a family-oriented program.
• Previous experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities as asset.
• Experience supporting clients with mental health and addiction issues.
• Experience dealing with cases involving domestic violence
• Current Police Record Check-Vulnerable Sector required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Medical certification of good health.
• Up-to-date immunization records and TB test, if applicable.
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccine (dose 1 & 2) and booster.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified); and
• Possession of a valid driver’s license an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Inuit descent preferred.
• Fluency in Inuktitut preferred.
• Knowledge of Inuit culture and community.
• Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and youth and issues faced by Inuit parents/caregiver.
• Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports.
• Knowledge of the socio determinants of health that impact Inuit children, youth and families.
• Experience with legal requirements for Family Court and Criminal Court
• Knowledge of CYFSA (legislative requirements) and Bill C-92
• Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment.
• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication and commitment to children and families; and
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills