Child and Family Wellbeing Worker

**Hours: 35 hrs/per wk.**

**Range: $45,203-$58,980**

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

**Classification: Permanent Full-Time**

**Position: Unionized**

**_Must have valid drivers license and personal vehicle/ insurance*_**

**Position 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.

**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

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Children's Services, the Child and Family Wellbeing Support Worker will provide holistic and culturally relevant support to community members based on their individual needs; and provide support to Child and Family Wellbeing Workers with respect to families and Children on their caseloads.

**Key Responsibilities**:
1. 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.

2. Participates with community members in researching and providing various community programs, resources and services for Case Management needs of families.

3. Assists Child and Family Wellbeing (CFWB) Workers with placement of children by accompanying them and by handling instrumental and supportive tasks.

4. Assists CFWB workers with home visits, when required.

5. Gathers documentation and information for CFWB workers, when required.

6. Arrange transportation for children and families to attend visits, appointments, or court. Alternatively, may transport children to visits or appointments.

7. Provides childcare assistance during sessions with clients, when necessary.

8. Ensure all documents are continuously up to date. (i.e. client files, case notes, and other pertinent documents)

9. Intervenes in crises situations where risk to children exist and initiates timely response to ensure the safety of the child.

10.**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.

**About Native Child and Family Services of Toronto**:
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.