Indigenous Knowledge Carrier: Family & Youth Support

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto seeks a Knowledge Carrier: Women, Children & Families to provide culturally grounded support to Indigenous children, youth, women and families in Toronto and GTA. The role travels across the Greater Toronto Area, offering traditional counselling, ceremonies and home visits within an Indigenous trauma-informed framework.

The successful candidate will partner with Cultural Services and Well-Being teams to strengthen connections to Indigenous identity and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Indigenous cultural knowledge grounded in community, family, Elders, teachers and/or lived experience.
• Knowledge of cultural teachings, traditional practices and ceremony appropriate to their Nation, community and experience.
• Experience providing culturally grounded support, guidance, mentorship or traditional counselling.
• Experience working with Indigenous children, youth, women and/or families.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain healthy professional, cultural and ceremonial boundaries.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular cultural support to children and youth in care throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
• Conduct home and community visits, independently or alongside Child & Family Well-Being staff, as appropriate.
• Build consistent, trusting relationships with children and youth and help strengthen their connection to Indigenous identity, culture and community.
• Provide age-appropriate cultural teachings, traditional knowledge and opportunities for cultural participation.
• Support children and families during significant transitions, including placement changes, reunification, family meetings and other important life events.
• Work collaboratively with Child & Family Well-Being teams while maintaining the distinct cultural role and responsibilities of the Knowledge Carrier.
• Advocate for culturally meaningful approaches to supporting Indigenous children, youth and families.

Skills

Indigenous cultural knowledge

Cultural teachings & ceremony

Culturally grounded support

Experience with Indigenous children/y&

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Boundaries & professionalism

Independent & collaborative work

Job description

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto seeks a Knowledge Carrier: Women, Children & Families to provide culturally grounded support to Indigenous children, youth, women and families in Toronto and GTA. The role travels across the Greater Toronto Area, offering traditional counselling, ceremonies and home visits within an Indigenous trauma-informed framework.

The successful candidate will partner with Cultural Services and Well-Being teams to strengthen connections to Indigenous identity and