Hours: 35 hrs/wk.
Range: $28.24 -$40,94
Location: 30 College St.
Position: Unionized
Classification: Contract Full-Time (1 Year)

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 Aboriginal Community.
We do this by creating a service model that is culture-based and respects the values of Aboriginal 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, Pre/Postnatal, the Pre/Postnatal Counsellor will:
• Provide counselling to Aboriginal Pre/Postnatal families.
• Coordinate and facilitate participant based pre/postnatal support groups.
• Collaborate with internal and external services to develop and implement wrap-around supports that are culturally informed, trauma informed and client centred.
• Work collaboratively with all Tikinagan services.
• Provide support to community members, on an as needed basis, for purposes such as assisting clients with attending appointments with other internal and external services.
• Provide case management supports when required and needed.
• Support families with additional referrals as required.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Implement child development screening tools and developmental plans.
• Provide parenting support and education.
• Provide flexible, mobile and accessible supports through community visits and home visiting.
• Provide supportive counselling and work collaboratively with Child and Family Wellbeing.
• Attend case conferences when required.
• Maintain ongoing case documentation.
• Prepare and submit accurate funder and client relate

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
• B.S.W. Degree or equivalent Degree and 2 years of relevant experience.
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience working within the maternal- child mental health sector.
• Strong knowledge of Infant Mental Health and Child Development, and parenting practices.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal cultures, and holistic Social Work Practices and models of care.
• Special consideration for cultural birth-year knowledge keepers.
• Experience working as a support within the Aboriginal community.
• Pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle.
• Passionate about working with pregnant, postpartum and early parenting families.
• Experience working with perinatal loss and a strong understanding of the impacts of the child welfare system within Aboriginal communities.
• Solid counselling skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of community resources (housing, VAW, pre/post-natal care etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills.
• Professionalism, initiative and respect for confidentiality.
• 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 COVID-19, absent of a valid medical exemption or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Human Rights Code of Ontario.
• As a multi-service urban Aboriginal agency providing holistic, culture-based 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 barrier-free 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.


Closing Date: June 17, 2022
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We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.