Weekend Support Worker (Mdewgaan Lodge)

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization in Toronto is looking for a Weekend Support Worker for Mdewgaan Lodge. This part-time role involves assisting Indigenous women with young children facing addiction and trauma. Key responsibilities include supporting daily routines, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in social work and a strong connection to Indigenous culture. Work hours include weekends, and competitive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program

Retirement and Savings Plan

Learning and Development opportunities

Generous Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Experience in transitional/group home environment.
• Pass police records check.
• Current CPR and First-Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with day-to-day functioning.
• Oversee safety and security of the house.
• Maintain files as per policies.

Skills

Experience in social work

Knowledge of Indigenous culture

Ability to connect with youth

Education

Post-Secondary diploma in social service

Job description

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Native Child and Family Services of Toronto provided pay range

This range is provided by Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$21.89 / hr - CA$21.89 / hr

Hours : 14 hrs per week (Saturday and Sunday)

Wage : $21.89 per hour

Location : 222 Carlton Street

Position : Unionized

Classification : Part-time Contract

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto strives to provide a life of quality, well-being, caring and healing for our children and families in the Toronto Indigenous Community. We do this by creating a service model that is culture- based and respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self-determination and through the integration of holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child centred, family focused, and community driven.

At Native Child, we are guided by our purpose : Honoring Our Roots, Embracing Our Future. We are inspired to be and do our best, recognizing the profound impact we have on our communities, our people, and our shared heritage. Our commitment to preserving and celebrating Indigenous culture drives us to be a leading force in our region. Here, you are welcomed into an inclusive and supportive environment that values each individual's contributions and fosters collective success.

Why 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 a Difference?

Mdewgaan Lodge (mi-day-gaan / medicine lodge) serves Indigenous 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, at risk of homelessness or precariously housed. The program stems the flow of children into child welfare, breaking down historical cycles, and addressing the overrepresentation of Indigenous 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Mdewgaan Lodge, the Weekend Support Worker will :

• Assist the residents with day-to-day functioning and routines of the household
• Oversee the safety and security of the house by ensuring the residents adhere to the house rules and expectations
• Provide support and information / resources as needed to the residents
• Meet with Staff team to debrief and pass on all pertinent information both written and verbal with respect to what transpired during the shift
• Maintain all files and documentation as per NCFST policies, procedures and guidelines
• Work co-operatively with all NCFST departments to ensure quality care of the residents
• Assist with meal planning and preparation
• Communicate with all residents and colleagues in a respectful manner
• Adhere to strict confidentiality, and all protocols and procedures with respect to job performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Shifts include : 8 : 00am – 4 : 00pm, 4 : 00pm – 12 : 00am, and 12 : 00am – 8 : 00am. Applicants must be available to work overnight shifts, and must remain awake

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Experience in the social work field, preferably in a transitional / group home environment
• Experience working with the Indigenous community or personal lived experience would be an asset
• A Post-Secondary diploma in the social service field would be an asset
• Pass a police records check (Vulnerable Sector)
• Have current CPR and First-Aid certification or willing to complete prior to commencement of employment
• Knowledge of the resources available for Indigenous peoples with respect to issues such as homelessness, addictions and mental health
• High level of knowledge of Indigenous culture and the issues facing urban Indigenous youth
• Ability to connect / build rapport with youth
• 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

To Apply, Please Provide

Current resume and Cover letter outlining how you how meet the qualifications of the role

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, NCFST 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 applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Other

Industries

Individual and Family Services

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