Circle of Care Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - NCFST

NCFST

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Hours: 35 hrs/wk.

Location: 1288 Weston Rd. Mt. Dennis Hub

Range:
$40,032-$65,292

Classification:
FT Contract (6-months)

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.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Aboriginal Child and Family Centre, the Circle of Care Coordinator will provide a range of case management services to ensure wrap around supports for families and individuals.

This position will work collaboratively with community members to formulate goals, identify needs, appropriate resources and referrals to support their success in building and maintaining healthy lifestyles and community connections.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the incumbent will take the lead in developing and implementing the Circle of Care and will be responsible for ensuring all aspects of the program are managed logístically.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide fair, respectful and culturally relevant services to Aboriginal children and families, consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto.
Design, develop and implement plans to meet needs/objectives of families and/or individuals.
Assess needs of families, provides support and documentation case work regarding family/individual assessment and guidance.
Researches and identifies appropriate resources, supports and referrals within a culturally responsive context.
Creates and documents procedures related to this program area.
Work collaboratively with internal/external staff, all community stakeholders, and other supports to support a continuum of integrated care the Aboriginal community.
Plans, designs, develops and maintain a database of participants to the service.
Participates in short and long term planning sessions, budgeting, team meetings and annual evaluations.
Assist in the design, development and distribution of promotional aides for each program and the Aboriginal Child & Family Centre.
Maintain ongoing communication and relationships with various community resources, services and stakeholders.
Act as a liaison between internal and external agencies.
Participating, as a team member, in team events and day to day site programs, and providing support when necessary.
Responsible for Food Sovereignty program which includes: tracking intakes, supporting and overseeing the assembly, staging, delivery of food hampers.
Assist in recruiting and organizing authentic parent/guardian, family and community involvement.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Post-Secondary Education in the areas of (SSW, CYW, ECE or equivalent)

years' experience working within the social services field.

Experience working with highrisk and/or Aboriginal communities.
Produce a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Metis traditions and cultures, as it pertains to the local community.
Knowledge and understanding of community supports and referral processes
Organizational skills to prioritize a variety of demands.
Strong leadership and facilitation skills
Flexibility in working program service hours in weekends/evenings
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to accurately document all case notes.
Ability to work collaboratively with others from a strengthbased and culturallybased approach.
Maintain confidentially of all information related to children, parents and staff.
Access to a reliable vehicle is considered an asset.
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.
NCFST requires all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against
COVID19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario.

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,