Indigenous Family Support Program Worker

Support Indigenous families in Scarborough through culturally based early learning, child development, and family programming at Native Child.

As a Zhishay Support Program Worker, you will assist families with children from birth to six years. You will help caregivers identify goals, build healthy community connections, and access integrated services. The work includes culturally based programming, family support, and community outreach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate culturally based early learning and prevention programs
• Provide one-on-one support to families and children
• Offer guidance on parenting, development, and family life
• Make referrals to Holistic and Clinical Services
• Maintain case files, reports, and statistical data

Requirements:

• Education and experience in child development and parenting
• Learned understanding of Indigenous worldviews and traditional teachings
• High cultural literacy and competence in culture-based services
• Strong verbal, written, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Bring cultural knowledge, family support experience, and child development skills to Native Child’s Scarborough programs and services.