Zhishay - Family Home Visitor | |
| Job ID | 67-A9-E0-7E-BB-44 |
| Company | Native Child and Family Services of Toronto |
| Location | Toronto (Scarborough) |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2018-12-12 |
| Posted Until | 2019-01-21 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Miscellaneous |
| Description | |
| Under the direction of the Supervisor, Indigenous Child and Family Centre, the Zhishay Program Worker will: • Develop, implement and facilitate culture based early learning educational and prevention programs with a focus on young families and fathers ages 16-24. • Deliver programs and services to the Indigenous young parent client base with a focus on young families and fathers ages 16-24. • Ensure program content is evidence based and cultural based in all areas related to children development, nutrition, parenting, family violence and other matters that impacts their life circumstances. • Undertake home visits, establish in-depth trusting and nurturing relationships with fathers and their children. • Provide educational and supportive counselling to fathers on matters related to early learning and development, family life, relationships, and all other matters impacting their life circumstances. • Provide one-on-one supportive services to families and their children. • Develop and deliver both children’s and fathers parenting and empowerment circles to promote a sense of identity and culture and parental involvement and capacity building. • Intervene appropriately to crisis situations and make all suitable referrals to specialized supports including clinical services. • Initiate and attend case service meetings with internal and external services. • Attend overnight Parent/Child Camp and Camp Kawartha. • Perform program outreach through internal and external resources and community events. • Support young parents who may have experienced the loss of a child through apprehension. • Maintain accurate reporting, case files and statistical data and submit reports. What we are looking for: • Post-secondary education in the human services field (ECE, CYW, SSW BSW etc.) • Minimum of two years of experience. • Alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience working with Indigenous peoples in a social services setting may be considered. • Pass a Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check. • An understanding of the issues impacting at-risk Indigenous families within the urban environment. • A high level of cultural literacy and competence in the provision of culture based services. • Experienced in the assessment of an infant’s state of health and well-being. • Knowledge of Child Development and developmental screening tools. • Experience promoting and implementing age/stage developmental play/ parent child activities. • Awareness of supports and resources within the community. • Experience in crisis intervention. • Ability to communicate and instruct parents on the care of infants. • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. • Current education based on meeting infant/children’s basic needs such as feeding, sleep, infant mental health, child development. • Good verbal and written communication skills; Good organizational skills and ability to multitask. • 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. | |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Salary | $35,428 - $53,680 |
| Education Requirements | |
| Experience | |
| Languages | English, Knowledge Of An Indigenous Language Is An Asset |
| How To Apply | If you are interested in this job opportunity, please apply by email on or before January 21, 2018 to hrncfst@nativechild.org quoting reference number #18-12-07. |
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