Youth Drop-in Worker - Toronto, Canada - NCFST

NCFST

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Hours:35 hrs/wk.

Range:
$22.00-$35.87

Location:655 Bloor St. W

Position:
Full-time (6-month Contract)

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 Native 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Native Youth Resource Centre, the Youth Drop-in Worker will:

Have the overall responsibility to provide direct service to Aboriginal youth experiencing problems that prohibit them from reaching their full potential.
Provide support to frontline staff at the Youth Department and assist with the general delivery of dropin services.
Provide referrals to traditional Aboriginal cultural resources pertinent to the needs of Aboriginal youth.
Develop and implement life skill and cultural workshops.
Develop community resources related to the basic needs of homeless and atrisk Aboriginal youth, and assist in the delivery of case management services for youth involved with the criminal justice system.
Ensure a full range of options are available to youth who are ready to take tangible steps towards achieving their potential.
Provide case management and group activities (circles) to youth in need of individual support such as crisis intervention, dispute resolution, and other supportive intervention.
Participate in activities and oversee the smooth running of the dropin program and maintain accurate and uptodate written reports as requested.
Outreach activities to include attending cultural community events, visiting schools and other social service Agencies.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Have a high literacy in Aboriginal culture(s) and post secondary education in the Child and Youth Worker program or alternatively, an equivalent combination of education in a related field and experience working with Aboriginal youth will be considered.
Pass a Vulnerable Sector police check and understand the unique dynamics that exist within the Aboriginal, Inuit, and Métis cultures.
Flexibility and ability to work within a team approach to service delivery and with Aboriginal youth; excellent organizational, oral/verbal/written communication skills; initiative and respect for confidentiality.
This position requires the flexibility to be able to work days, evenings, and Saturdays. Rotating 2 week schedule of Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday's 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Saturday's 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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 how you how meet the qualifications of the role.
Current resume and include three work related references.
Proof of Vaccination. NCFST employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario.
As a multiservice urban Aboriginal agency providing holistic, culturebased programs and services to Aboriginal children, and families, NCFST will give priority to applicants who identify as First Nations, Inuit, Metis, and those with close affiliations.
NCFST is committed to providing a barrierfree work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, NCFST will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.