Aniraulaurtutut Kamajignit (Foster Family Worker) - MATERNITY LEAVE REPLACEMENT

Aniraulaurtutut Kamajignit (Foster Family Worker) – MATERNITY LEAVE REPLACEMENT

Aniraulaurtutut Kamajignit (AK) supports Inuit foster families who open their homes to children in need of care. AK works alongside foster parents, helping them feel supported, confident and connected as they provide a safe, stable and caring home. The service also helps ensure that children remain connected to their families, culture, language and community whenever possible.

YOUR ROLE

As a Aniraulaurtutut Kamajignit (Foster Family Worker), you will strengthen Inuit foster care by building strong relationships with foster families and the children in their care.

You will encourage, support and guide foster parents as they care for children with different experiences and needs. Through regular visits, practical support and collaboration with other professionals, you will help foster families succeed and help children thrive.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit and support Inuit foster families;
Build trusting relationships with foster parents and children;
Conduct home visits and provide ongoing support;
Help foster parents respond to children’s individual needs;
Facilitate foster parent training and learning opportunities;
Provide support during challenging situations or family crises;
Monitor children’s well-being and progress in collaboration with families;
Work closely with NIP staff and community partners;
Maintain accurate and confidential records;
Help strengthen a safe, caring and culturally grounded foster care system for Nunavimmiut.

Skills and Competencies

Be a beneficiary of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement;
Strong communication skills in Inuktitut, with the ability to communicate in English and/or French;
Enjoys working with children and families;
Builds trusting relationships with others;
Is patient, respectful and solution-oriented;
Works well as part of a team;
Is organized, dependable and willing to learn.

Details

Northern benefits: Employees who settle in Nunavik may be eligible for various premiums, including a retention premium, a remoteness premium and a cost-of-living premium. For those hired more than 50 km from Kuujjuaq, low-cost housing is provided, along with reimbursement of moving and storage costs. In addition, annual personal trips from Kuujjuaq to the point of hire are included, as well as other benefits.