Family Care Worker (Bilingual)

Native Women Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) is seeking a Family Care Worker in Montreal to support Indigenous families as they navigate the DYP system, offering accompaniment, advocacy and referrals.

This bilingual, full-time role (40 hours/week) is a one-year contract with a salary of CAD 60,320–62,400, probation of three months, and emphasis on cultural safety and collaboration with DYP workers.

Responsibilities

• Accompany clients to DYP-related court hearings and meetings; provide socio-emotional support and advocate for clients’ voices to be heard.
• Advocate for cultural safety, rights, and access to resources; collaborate with DYP workers and lawyers.

Job description

Under the NWSM, The Family Care program supports Indigenous families in Montreal to navigate the DYP system by offering accompaniment, advocacy, and service referrals.

POSITION TITLE: Family Care Worker - Bilingual (one (1) year contract)

TYPE OF POSITION: 40 hours per week; Full-time

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

LOCATION: CONFIDENTIAL (Downtown Montreal)

SALARY: $60,320 - 62,400

PROBATION: Three (3) month probation period, after which an evaluation will be conducted.

The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) values diversity and equitable representation. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Care program supports Indigenous families in Montreal to navigate the DYP system by offering accompaniment, advocacy, and service referrals. As a Family Care Worker, you will report to the Clinical Manager and be expected to complete the following tasks:

Accompaniments

• Attend DYP related court hearings alongside clients, providing socio-emotional support
• Attend preparation and follow up meetings with Family Lawyers, providing support for clients and ensuring client’s voice is heard and respected
• Attend meetings with school counsellors or professionals alongside clients
• Provide support, when necessary or required, to various DYP related meetings or appointments

Advocacy

• When necessary or required, testifying in court related to DYP specific issues
• Equipping clients with resources and knowledge to exercise their rights
• Advocating for cultural rights of Indigenous families to be respected and upheld when navigating the DYP system.
• Collaborating with Department of Youth Protection (DYP) workers and Lawyers to ensure cultural safety in their mandates.
• Advocating to ensure clients' rights are respected when navigating the DYP system
• Ensuring clients have a full understanding of situations, mandates, and legal proceedings
• Respond to crisis situations as the arise
• Assist clients by drafting letters of support for accessing services or applying for funding (e.g., Jordan’s Principle, other relevant programs).

Service Referral

• Refer clients to various relevant and culturally safe resources in the community
• Keeping an up-to-date bank of resources available to clients for quick referrals
• Build relationships with relevant and trusted organizations for more fluid referrals
• Referring client if a task or need is outside of the scope of the Family Care program

Administrative Casework

• Complete intake and graduation/discharge of clients
• Assist client with housing application, children’s school enrollment
• Co-create an action plan for the client with achievable goals