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Job Description

Hours: 35 hrs per wk

Location: 30 College St., Toronto
Classification: Full-Time Permanent

Range: $56,453-$81,844

Position: Unionized-BU

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.

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
• A Culturally rounded environment celebrating our roots

Ready to make an impact:

Key Responsibilities:

• Case management services to support the academic success, inclusion and school attendance of FN, Metis and Inuit students.
• Providing culturally appropriate individual and group-based activities and resources to students, families and schools.
• Outreach and support to educational systems and community agencies to increase their capacity to respond to the learning and cultural needs of FN, Metis and Inuit students.
• Developing strategies to facilitate increased participation by parents and students in achieving academic success, well-being and inclusion.
• Establishing a reciprocal relationship with school boards and school staff to create safe learning and social environments for students
• Identifying gaps in the academic achievement of students and in their access to needed supports.
• Recommending and connecting clients with schools-based supports.
• Referring clients and collaborating with educational and healthcare professionals, community service providers and others to address the psychosocial and socioeconomic needs of students.
• Assessing students’ emotional and behavioural needs and providing social work interventions, advocacy and referrals to meet these needs.
• Providing informal counseling and support to help families build caregiving skills as needed.
• Maintaining and updating files in accordance with NCFST’s policies and procedures.
• increase capacity of schools to respond to the learning and cultural needs of students including those related to self identification, aboriginal perspective, values and cultures
• provide culturally appropriate programs, services, and resources to help schools create learning opportunities for students that support improved academic achievement and identity building
• provide education/workshops that facilitate learning about contemporary and traditional culture, healing practices, histories and perspectives to students, school board staff, teachers, elected trustees and parents
• develop strategies to facilitate increased participation by parents and students in achieving academic success, well-being and inclusion.
• establish a reciprocal relationship with school board and staff to create a safe learning and social environment for students
• identify and address disparities and gaps in the achievement of students and in their access to needed supports and resources including gaps in aboriginal subject material in curriculum
• provision of case mgt services to students with suspected or diagnosed mental health issues
• Other duties related to the program’s mandate as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous culture(s) and of education for Indigenous school aged children in Toronto.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous approaches to healing and culture.
• Post Secondary education in a relevant field and experience working with Indigenous children and parents
• A willingness to complete and pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
• Knowledge of child development, family systems and mental health services.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Preferred Skills/Capabilities
  The candidate should be familiar with and be able to contribute to a team approach with respect to effective service delivery and be able to develop and maintain effective helping relationships with students, parents and school administration.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid drivers license is not required but would be an asset.

*Please note that the successful candidate is required to complete a background check.

Additional Information:

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply online! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team.

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Our Commitment:

• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Native Child will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at
• We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Come join our team - and help create a difference in the community

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.