Indigenous Child and Family Wellbeing Worker

**Hours**:35 hrs/wk.

**Classification**:$62,781-$98,298

**Location**: 30 College St., Toronto (Hybrid-Work Model)

**Position**:Unionized

**Classification**:Permanent Full-Time

**Summary**:
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Indigenous Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centred, family focused, and community driven.

At Native Child, we are guided by our purpose: Honoring Our Roots, Embracing Our Future. We are inspired to be and do our best, recognizing the profound impact we have on our communities, our people, and our shared heritage. Our commitment to preserving and celebrating Indigenous culture drives us to be a leading force in our region. Here, you are welcomed into an inclusive and supportive environment that values each individual's contributions and fosters collective success.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Perform Intake, ongoing family services and children services functions under a generic model.
- Gather information and conduct investigations and assessments of the immediate safety of the children.
- Intervene in crisis situations, which may include movement of children at risk to a place of safety as mandated by the Child, Youth and Family Services Act.
- Develop a relationship with the child and family to facilitate an assessment of the strengths and needs.
- Participate in consultations, Talking Circle/OTC, and case conferences with service providers and family’s FNMI Community, to discuss plans of care and service needs of the child and family.
- Continually evaluate child’s needs while in care and revise the plan of care as required.
- Coordinate internal/external service requirements for child and family, and advocate on behalf of the child to ensure the receipt of culturally appropriate and timely services.
- Develop partnerships with these resources in service planning.
- Determine the need for admission of children to care as required. Liaise with Placement Worker regarding placement decisions in order to ensure effective consideration of the child’s specific needs.
- Coordinate and develop Customary Care Agreements with the family, extended family and community members, and Band representatives.
- Facilitate ongoing contact between the child and family/extended family/FNMI community. Provide counselling and support to the child and the family during access visits.
- Intervene on child’s behalf in crisis situations, facilitate the resolution of the crisis, and develop plans in consultation with the child and service providers to reduce the likelihood of the crisis being repeated.
- Coordinate requirements for court hearings including preparing evidentiary materials, reviewing case information with lawyers, and appearing as a witness if required.
- Complete case recordings, reports, correspondence, and legal forms.
- Participate in public communication and education activities.

**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS**:

- B.S.W. from an accredited university, with a minimum of 2 years relevant working experience within a Child and Family Wellbeing context.
- Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience in Indigenous family and children issues in a child and family wellbeing context may be considered.
- A valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this position.
- Extensive knowledge of the history and culture of Indigenous Peoples including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.
- Ability to provide an acceptable Child Welfare Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- Knowledge of Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Abuse Protocols, Risk Assessment Model and OnLAC.
- Knowledge of child development and demonstrated skills in the areas of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Knowledge of the Toronto Indigenous community and history of child welfare in the community.
- Excellent written communication; strong verbal communication; organizational skills; ability to multitask and prioritize; initiative and respect for confidentiality.
- Completed Authorization Training would be an asset.
- Demonstrated understanding, and commitment to, integrating the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Mission and values in-to practice, service and relationships.
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace Health and Safety practices and understanding of an employee's responsibility under current legislation.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, to maintain effective communication and working relationships, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, tact, sensitivity and build strong internal relationships.

**To apply, please provide**:

- Cover letter outlining h