Enikwenimaaged - One That Would Help | |
| Job ID | 87-91-4F-B5-42-EC |
| Company | Native Child And Family Services Of Toronto |
| Location | Toronto |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2021-02-26 |
| Posted Until | 2021-03-12 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Service Sector |
| Description | |
| Native Child and Family Services of Toronto is an Aboriginal, community controlled multi-service agency. Our mission is to provide support, ensure safety and enhance the quality of life for Aboriginal families, children, and youth within the greater Toronto area. Our agency works within a holistic framework, which builds on individual and family strengths, and engages clients as partners in identifying issues and their solutions. Position 1: Classification: Regular Full-Time & Hours: 35 hrs/wk Location: 222 Carlton Street Range: $41,968-$54,759 Position 2: Classification: Contract Part-Time Hours: 14-24 hrs/wk Location: 222 Carlton Street Range: $23.06-$30.07 / hour NCFST is committed to staffing a workforce representative of the Aboriginal population we serve. We encourage First Nations, Metis and Inuit applicants to apply and to please self-identify in their cover letter. Mdewgaan Lodge (mi-day-gaan / medicine lodge) serves Aboriginal women with young children who are struggling with addiction issues and mental health challenges related to complex trauma and poverty, and who are either homeless, precariously housed, or at risk of homelessness. The program stems the flow of children into child welfare, breaking down historical cycles, and addressing the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in the child welfare system. Our services are trauma-informed and holistic, utilizing Traditional Healing, Traditional Counselling, and Land-based Cultural Programming combined with mainstream clinical interventions. Main Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Supervisor, Mdewgaan Lodge, the Enikwenimaaged (Helper) will: • Undertake the role of “Enikwenimaaged” as traditionally defined by Aboriginal culture with the focus on meeting the needs of the family. • Provide a safe, secure, and Culturally appropriate setting by ensuring that residents abide by the rules and expectations of the Mdewgaan Lodge. • Work within the Mdewgaan Lodge to establish in-depth trusting and nurturing relationships with mothers and their children to ensure they are treated as the Creator’s special gifts. • Act as a Culturally appropriate maternal role model to mothers and children in the Mdewgaan Lodge. • Assess and address the cultural needs of the mother’s and their children in the Mdewgaan Lodge. • Assist residents on an individual basis with maintaining their cultural goals while at the Mdewgaan Lodge. • Ensure that equipment, inventory, and supplies are maintained and protected. • Ensure that the physical space of the program is clean and organized. • Provide Culturally appropriate support to the Mdewgaan Lodge Clinical Team regarding the needs of the families. • Provide verbal and written updates regarding the mother’s and children in the Mdewgaan Lodge as requested. • Represent Native Child and Family Services of Toronto at community level. • Other duties as assigned. What we’re looking for: • Completion of high school. • Must have 1-2 years of experience working in a supportive role within the Aboriginal community. • Lived experience in Aboriginal cultural beliefs, values, norms, ceremony, and teachings. • Alternatively, a combination of education and experience will be considered. • Knowledge of the resources available for Aboriginal peoples with respect to issues such as homelessness, addictions, and mental health. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills; initiative, and respect for confidentiality. • Current CPR and First-Aid certificate or willing to complete prior to commencement of employment. • Pass a police record check (Vulnerable Sector) • A valid (G) Drivers License would be an asset. • Demonstrated understanding, and commitment to, integrating the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Mission and values into 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 | |
| Salary | $41,968 - $54,759 |
| Languages | English |
| How To Apply | Click Apply Now! If you are interested in the Full-Time job opportunity, please apply by link provided on or before March 12, 2021 If you are interested in the Part-Time job opportunity, please apply by link provided on or before March 12, 2021 We are dedicated 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. We thank you for your interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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