Hours : 35 hrs / wk.
Range : $54,808-$79,460
Location : 30 College St., Toronto
Classification : Full-Time Regular
Position : Unionized
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 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.
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.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Under the direction of the Supervisor, Healing Team, the Concurrent Disorder Service Coordinator participates with community members to develop holistic, culturally based supports to recovery and wellness.
- Provides respectful, culturally relevant services to community members consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Native Child and Family Services of Toronto.
- Administers holistic assessments using culturally-based and mainstream tools to help identify spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and physical strengths and healing paths.
- Co-creates goals and objectives with community members and identifies appropriate internal and external resources to meet individual and family needs.
- Works with service users and family members to gather essential stories needed to develop support plans.
- Collaborates with other community service agencies to provide comprehensive services.
- Accompanies community members to appointments as needed.
- Provides informal individual counselling and group-based activities.
- Supports community members in times of crisis.
- Provides after care support (post treatment) and ensures quality of services through monitoring of all service providers.
- Completes all required documentation including manual records and statistical reporting; ensures all data is accurately entered in electronic case management system.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS :
BSW or post-secondary education in a related field. (addictions, counselling etc.)Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.Produce a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.Knowledge and awareness of the diverse cultures and backgrounds of Urban First Nations / Metis / Inuit people.Knowledge of healing approaches to address addiction and mental health related issues and of available cultural and mainstream resources.Experience in case management, counseling, crisis intervention and file maintenance.Knowledge of trauma, family dynamics, domestic violence, child abuse, harm reduction, safety planning and risk assessment.Experience and skill in Bio-psycho-social assessment.Strong planning, organizational, administrative and communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.Good computer skills to utilize all required applicable computer software.About Native Child and Family Services of Toronto :
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.