Indigenous Child and Youth Worker

Hours:35 hrs./wk. M-FClassification: $24.89- $40..59 per hour Location: 1290 Weston Rd., Toronto Position: UnionizedClassification: 1-yr contract (possibility of ext.) Full-Time Summary:Under the direction of the Supervisor, Indigenous Child and Family Centre, the Indigenous Child and Youth Care Worker will ensure that each family participating in child and family programs is supported in fostering their child's development; assisting these families to identify and attain their individual and personal goals and supporting their success in building and sustaining healthy connections within their community; ensuring accessibility and integration of individual and family services within the Indigenous Child and Family Centre and Early Years Programs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Have the overall responsibility to provide direct service to Indigenous children and youth experiencing problems that prohibit them from reaching their full potential.
• Provide support to frontline staff at the Youth Departments/Indigenous Child and Family Centres and assist with the general delivery of drop-in services and programs.
• Provide referrals to resources pertinent to the needs of indigenous youth including cultural supports.
• Develop and implement life and social skills and cultural workshops for 7-29 years of age.
• Develop community resources related to the bask needs of homeless and at-risk Indigenous youth.
• Ensure a full range of options are available to youth who are ready to take tangible steps towards achieving their potential.
• Provide supportive services and group activities (circles) to youth in need of individual support such as crisis intervention, dispute resolution, and other supportive intervention.
• Participate in activities and oversee the smooth running of the drop-in programming and maintain accurate and up-to-date written reports as requested.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external resources, partnerships with community groups.
• Outreach activities include cultural community events, visiting schools and other social service agencies.
• Work collaboratively with the children, youth, families and other stakeholders in the community to develop service delivery plans that ensure access to services and opportunities for healthy development.
• Work collaboratively between services and teams at our East and West locations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work/Child and Youth Care
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience working with Indigenous children and youth will be considered
• Strong understanding and practice of Indigenous approaches to healing, including land-based practices and Cultural knowledge.
• Understanding of the unique dynamics that exist within the First Nations, Inuit, and Metis cultures.
• Knowledge of social risk factors in relation to high-priority neighborhoods and the Urban Indigenous community.
• Knowledge and skills in the delivery of group programs and workshops
• Excellent organizational, oral/verbal/written communication skills; initiative and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, to maintain effective communication and working relationships.
• Pass a vulnerable sector police records check
• This position requires the ability to work evenings and some weekends

Our Commitment:

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected ground.
• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Native Child will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hrncfst@nativechild.org.
• We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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