Team Assistant - Toronto, Canada - NCFST

NCFST

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Details:

Hours: 35 hrs/wk.
Range: $22.00 $35.87
Location: 655 Bloor St. W
Classification: FT Contract (until Sept 8th, 2023)

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 Arts and Multi-Media Coordinator will:

Provide fair, respectful and culturally relevant service to Aboriginal children and families, consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto.
Work alongside the 7Th Generation Image Makers Coordinator to promote and provide art related programming to Aboriginal Youth.
Develop a 12 month interdisciplinary Aboriginal Arts and Multi-Media Entrepreneurship program for the Native Youth Resource Centre (NYRC) and Scarborough Child and Family Life Centre (SCFLC).
Conduct outreach and promotional strategies to recruit new youth participants.
Develop new partnerships for youth to learn and access resources and spaces available in the arts in multimedia.
Assist youth in developing their arts and multimedia expertise to develop their employability and jobreadiness.
Organize training and workshops for youth to gain knowledge on building their own business plan and how to navigate the arts and multimedia sector.
Plan and coordinate all offsite trips associated with specific programs and projects. This includes site booking, food ordering and securing additional staff supports to supervise youth participants.
Maintain a database of youth, artist instructor, and knowledge keeper contacts within and outside of the Aboriginal community.
Support youth in planning, coordinating and curating events to showcase or exhibit final projects.
Support visiting instructors and knowledge keepers in lesson planning
Develop curriculum to teach when outside instructors are not facilitating.
Review, analyse, oversee and develop programming.
Assist with development of new programs and funding proposals
Recruit, monitor, and provide referrals to other wrap around supports as necessary.
Advocate on behalf of youth to ensure all rights and entitlements are secured.
Monitor and evaluate progress on a monthly basis.
Develop and maintain case files and submit reports as required.
Provide support and guidance around course material and homework.
Provide lifestyle guidance, cultural enrichment and employment preparation.
Support the development of essential skills such as communication, problem solving and team work.
Support participants in obtaining jobs upon completion of programs.
Foster leadership in youth and build a solid foundation of emotional support.
Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

Postsecondary education in the Arts and Multi-Media or a related field. Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education as an artist working with Aboriginal youth will be considered.
Art and Multi-Media teaching experience or experience in a communityengaged Arts and Multi-Media program essential.
Artist Portfolio required.
Pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
Literate in Aboriginal culture(s) and understanding of key cultural values. Knowledge and understanding of the Aboriginal historic context.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and needs of the youth community, combined with previous community development experience.
Knowledge of the Aboriginal visual arts community and history.
Curatorial & exhibition experience considered an asset.
Entrepreneurial knowledge and understanding of ethical business practices in the arts.
Knowledge of CARFAC union of artists considered an asset.
Ability to work independently as a leader and selfstarter.
Function within a team approach to service delivery.
Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal and community outreach skills.
Understanding of diverse arts materials and practices.
Knowledge and skills in the design, development, delivery and evaluation of group programs/workshops.
Excellent organizational skills and computer skills.
Excellent oral/verbal/written communication skills.
Familiarity with community resources or equivalent based on training and experience.
Flexibility to be able to work evenings and weekends.
High level of initiative and autonomy, professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
Demonstrated understanding, and commitment to, integrating the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto M