Wholistic Support Worker; Anti-Human Trafficking Specialty

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, (NCFST) 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 centered, 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.

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Bekaadendang the Wholistic Support Worker (Anti-Human Trafficking Specialty) will:

• Support those at risk for and survivors of sexual exploitation, including sex trafficking.
• Support community through Outreach initiatives (IE program and workshop development, facilitation, training) and individual Case Management (IE internal/external referrals, appointment support).
• Develop reciprocal relationships with community members, other collaterals and stakeholders.
• Educate and empower other service providers to address the issue of human trafficking in Toronto’s Indigenous community on a larger scale
• Support with relationship building between the Bekaadendang Team and other agencies .
• Alongside the Supervisor and the rest of the team, develop programming to address service/support gaps.
• Provide accessible and culturally-based support and interventions to help Indigenous youth establish and maintain balance in their lives.
• Co-create and facilitate group activities (circles) and related events.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and written reports.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively to other staff.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Preferred candidate will have a BSW degree and 1-2 years relevant experience and/or a combination of relevant experience, especially working with youth and adult survivors of sexual violence.
• Recognized and respected by his/her own community as someone who has lived experience and a learned understanding of Indigenous worldviews and traditional teachings, and they carry themselves within community according to those teachings.
• Is an active participant in Community and Ceremony.
• Understanding of human trafficking, sex work, sex trafficking, choice, coercion, and control, impacts on Indigenous communities, and other related challenges.
• Understanding of Harm Reduction Model especially around substance use, safer sexual practices, and mental health.
• Knowledge and experience working with 2
  
  SLGBTQA+ community members.
• Knowledge of local community agencies and other professional services.
• High literacy in Indigenous culture(s), and a concrete understanding of the unique dynamics that exist within the community.
• Knowledge of the legislation pertaining to various systems, including the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, the Criminal Code, Anti-Oppressive Practice, and The Youth Justice etc.
• Skills in the delivery of training and group programs/ workshops.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, counseling and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent intake assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy and problem-solving…