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Must have valid drivers license and personal vehicle/ insurance Position Summary:
Why You'll Love It At Native Child:
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your professional growth.
- Maternity leave top-up
- Generous Paid Vacation and Days-off (4 weeks to start)
- A Culturally rounded environment celebrating our roots
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide fair, respectful and culturally relevant service to Indigenous children and families, consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto.
- Participates with community members in researching and providing various community programs, resources and services for Case Management needs of families.
- Assists Child and Family Wellbeing (CFWB) Workers with placement of children by accompanying them and by handling instrumental and supportive tasks.
- Assists CFWB workers with home visits, when required.
- Gathers documentation and information for CFWB workers, when required.
- Arrange transportation for children and families to attend visits, appointments, or court. Alternatively, may transport children to visits or appointments.
- Provides childcare assistance during sessions with clients, when necessary.
- Ensure all documents are continuously up to date. (i.e. client files, case notes, and other pertinent documents)
- Intervenes in crises situations where risk to children exist and initiates timely response to ensure the safety of the child.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications And Skills:
- Post-secondary education in a related field. (i.e. Child and Youth, Social Service Worker etc.
- One (1) year of experience working with Indigenous peoples in a social services setting would be an asset.
- Produce a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
- Experience in counselling, case management, file maintenance and statistical reporting.
- Knowledge of First Nation, Inuit and Metis culture and traditions, and urban Indigenous family dynamics.
- Familiarity with the Child, Youth and Family Services act, and Child and Family Wellbeing processes and responsibilities.
- Strong planning, organizational, administrative and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
- Professionalism, initiative and respect for confidentiality.
- Team player who enjoys being in a supportive role.
Closing Date: May 13, 2025.
