Indigenous Child & Family Wellness Worker

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement and Savings Plan

Learning and Development opportunities

Maternity leave top-up

Generous paid vacation and days off

Culturally rounded environment

Job summary

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto is seeking an Indigenous Child and Family Wellness Worker to provide culturally grounded support to Indigenous children, youth, and families across the lifespan. The role integrates child development, youth engagement, family support, and community wellness using Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing.

The incumbent will develop culturally responsive programming, deliver direct services, link participants to resources, and promote healthy

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Indigenous Studies, Human Services, or a related field.
• Lived experiences as FNIM with ability to transfer traditional knowledge and teachings.
• Minimum two years of experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families, and/or community members.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, histories, and contemporary realities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally grounded approaches to service delivery.
• Experience facilitating group programs for children, youth, adults, and families.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement culturally relevant early learning and family programming for children aged 0-6 years.
• Incorporate Indigenous Ways of Knowing and EarlyOn Guidelines into practice.
• Develop and implement early learning curriculum covering literacy, emotional, social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual domains.
• Support inclusive programming for children with diverse abilities and developmental needs.
• Observe, document, and communicate children's development and milestones.
• Provide direct support to Indigenous children and youth facing social, emotional, educational, housing, employment, or family challenges.
• Develop and facilitate life skills, leadership, cultural, recreational, and wellness programming for youth and young adults.
• Develop and implement Summer Day Camp programming per City of Toronto and OCA guidelines.
• Support youth through advocacy, crisis intervention, problem solving, goal setting, and referrals.
• Conduct outreach in schools, community agencies, and events.
• Foster positive identity development and cultural belonging among Indigenous youth.
• Assess family strengths and needs and develop culturally responsive support plans.
• Provide resource navigation, referrals, advocacy, and case coordination.
• Facilitate group programs, circles, workshops, and community engagement opportunities.
• Assist with planning, delivering, and evaluating family and community wellness initiatives.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

Early Childhood Education / Social Work degree

Job description

Hours: 35hrs per wk.

Range: $45,291-$73,869

Location: in-person Scarborough at various hubs

Classification: Permanent Full-Time

Position: Unionized-BU

You’ll Love It At Native Child:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your professional growth.
• Maternity leave top-up
• Generous Paid Vacation and Days-off
• A Culturally rounded environment celebrating our roots

Ready to make an impact:

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, of Indigenous Child and Family Center, the Indigenous Child and Family Wellness Worker provide culturally grounded, holistic support to Indigenous children, youth, families, across the lifespan. This position combines child development expertise, youth engagement, family support, and community wellness services to strengthen cultural identity, family functioning, and community connectedness.

The incumbent develops and facilitates culturally responsive programming, provides direct service and support, connects participants to community resources, and promotes healthy child, youth, family, and community development through Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing.

Key Responsibilities:

Child Development and Early Learning:

• Develop and implement culturally relevant early learning and family programming for children aged 0-6 years.
• Incorporate Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and EarlyOn Guidelines into practice
• Develop and implement early learning curriculum by incorporating literacy, emotional, social, cognitive, physical and spiritual domains.
• Support inclusive programming that meets the needs of children with diverse abilities and developmental needs.
• Observe, document, and communicate children's development/milestones.

Youth Development and Support:

• Provide direct support to Indigenous children and youth experiencing social, emotional, educational, housing, employment, or family-related challenges.
• Develop and facilitate life skills, leadership, cultural, recreational, and wellness programming for middle years youth and young adults.
• Develop and implement Summer Day CAMP programming and adhere to City of Toronto and OCA guidelines.
• Support youth through advocacy, crisis intervention, problem solving, goal setting, and referrals.
• Conduct outreach activities in schools, community agencies, and community events.
• Foster positive identity development, cultural connection, and belonging among Indigenous youth.

Family and Community Wellness:

• Assess individual and family strengths and needs and develop culturally responsive support plans.
• Provide resource navigation, referrals, advocacy, and case coordination.
• Support families in accessing housing, food security, educational, healthcare, cultural, and social services.
• Facilitate group programs, circles, workshops, and community engagement opportunities.
• Assist in planning, delivering, and evaluating family and community wellness initiatives.
• Support Food Sovereignty and community support programs where applicable.

Indigenous Cultural Programming:

• Integrate Indigenous teachings, traditions, cultural practices, languages, ceremonies, and land-based approaches into programming.
• Build relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, cultural facilitators, and community partners.
• Support participants in strengthening cultural identity, community belonging, and resilience.
• Ensure services reflect NCFST's mission, vision, values, and Indigenous service framework.

Collaboration and Administration:

• Maintain accurate program records, reports, and documentation.
• Utilize organizational databases and reporting systems in accordance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure integrated care and support.
• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions, training opportunities, and quality improvement activities.
• Assist with promotional activities, community engagement, and special events.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, confidentiality, and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Community Development, Indigenous Studies, Human Services, or a related field.
• Have a high literacy in Indigenous culture.
• Lived experiences as an FNIM with the ability to transfer traditional knowledge and teachings, respecting the unique Cultural distinctions and variations found throughout Turtle Island
• Minimum two years of experience working with Indigenous children, youth, families, and/or community members.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, histories, and contemporary realities.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally grounded approaches to service delivery.
• Experience facilitating group programs for children, youth, adults, and families.
• Experience with resource navigation, advocacy, and community outreach.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Physical ability to facilitate on the land programming; set up set up and take down program and event spaces
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and community partnerships.
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening or ability to obtain one.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.

Our Commitment:

• In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Native Child will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].
• We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Come join our team - and help create a difference in the community

Closing Date: Nov 3, 2026.

Use of AI:

NCFST may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.