Family Well-Being Support Worker

It is the mission of Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) to broadly provide Inuit-specific programs that contribute to the health and wellbeing of Inuit and to encourage and support similar programs for Inuit across the country. With over 30 years of highly successful experience in crafting the design, development, and delivery of a wide range of effective, client-centered services, TI continues to deliver quality programs and services that directly benefit our growing urban Inuit population.

TI’s Family Well‐being program for children, youth and families of Ontario is funded by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS). The purpose of this initiative is to promote the healthy development of relationships, and the cultural, physical, and emotional well‐being of children, youth, and families. The Family Wellbeing Worker takes an active role in the planning, coordination, and implementation of culturally safe and Inuit‐specific program delivery. Through the program, cultural support and activities are made available to those facing challenging life circumstances and who are at risk of family violence. The Family Wellbeing Worker will assess clients’ physical and mental wellness, help them achieve autonomy, and coordinate and provide safe, timely services to their clients.

Responsibilities:

• Create and implement cultural programming workshops, including purchasing all materials and supplies, budgeting, promotion and hiring facilitators.
• Delivery of workshops and activities through a cultural lens, responding to the varying needs of families (such as health, risk factors and nutrition).
• Contribute to the planning and execution of office-wide events such as quarterly cultural feasts.
• Model positive parenting and relationship behavior and skills, through specific programs such as Women’s Groups, Men’s Groups, Youth Groups. Supporting Inuit families, with a focus on kids ages 0-10, through culturally relevant programming.
• Complete administration requirements such as program reports and statistics, attendance and participant forms, and the proper maintenance of client files. Prepare and submit mileage claims, petty cash reconciliations, expense claims, and other relevant financial documentation.
• VAW (Violence against Women) and GBV (Gender Based Violence) prevention and awareness through programming and building internal and external partnerships with knowledge experts. Supporting Inuit involved in justice and child welfare systems, such as prevention services, navigating internal programs (e.g., Kamatsiarniq) and external programs.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of Inuit culture, values, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit and traditional practices. Skilled in planning programming, relationship building with potential vendor, venues and partnerships. Able to think outside the box and knowledge on using cultural supplies such as sealskins, sewing materials, carving, etc.

Cultural Knowledge living in the community is required. Two years experience as cultural worker is preferred. One year experience as program coordinator is preferred.

Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, video-conferencing platforms and electronic records management applications is required. A clear Vulnerable Sector Check with results acceptable to TI is required. Available to work evenings and weekends is required. Ability to speak Inuktitut is preferred.

An acceptable combination of related education and work experience may be considered.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $60,000 annually
• TI offers a competitive total compensation package.
• TI provides paid sick, personal and family sickness leave days, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
• Vacation (earn 2 weeks/year).

The deadline for applications is April 14, 2025

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Preference in hiring will be given to qualified Inuit candidates; applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website at www.tiontario.ca to learn more about our programs and services. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

The Project Coordinator – External Relations is located at 203-145 Front Street East, Toronto.

We thank all interested applicants in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.