Hours: 35 hrs per wk. M-F
Range: $22.03- $33.38 per hour
Location: 31 Tapscott St., Scarborough
Classification: Contract Full-Time
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, (NCFST) 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 centered, 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, the Zhishay Support Program 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 Aboriginal Child and Family Centre and Early Years Programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Education and experience in child development, parenting/care giving and FNIM Culture
• Recognized and respected by his/her own community as someone who has lived experience and a learned understanding of Indigenous worldviews and traditional teachings, and they carry themselves within community according to those teachings.
• Must pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
• An understanding of the issues impacting at-risk FNIM families within the urban environment.
• A high level of cultural literacy and competence in the provision of culture-based services.
• Experience promoting and implementing age/stage developmental play/ parent child activities.
• Awareness of support and resources within the community.
• Ability to communicate and offer guidance to parents on the care of children.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• 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.

• Develop, implement and facilitate culturally- based early learning educational and prevention programs for male caregivers/those that identify and families with a focus on children 0 to 6 years of age but not limited to.
• Ensure that program content is evidence and culturally- based in all areas related to child development, nutrition, parenting, family violence and other matters that impact their life circumstances.
• Undertake community visits, establish in-depth trusting and nurturing relationships with male caregivers/those that identify and their children.
• Provide educational and Cultural supportive guidance/advice to male caregivers on matters related to early learning and development, family life, relationships and all other matters impacting their life circumstances.
• Provide one-on-one supportive services to families and their children.
• Develop and deliver both children’s and male parenting and empowerment programs/circles to promote a sense of identity, culture, parental involvement and to aid in, overall, capacity building.
• Make referrals to specialized support, including Holistic and Clinical Services.
• Initiate and attend meetings with internal and external services.
• Perform program outreach by utilizing internal and external resources and by participating in community events.
• Maintain accurate reporting, case files, and statistical data and, subsequently, submit reports.
• Other duties as assigned