Wholistic Support Worker; Anti-Human Trafficking Specialty

Native Child & 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 culture‑based service model that respects the values of Native people, the extended family, and the right to self‑determination, while integrating holistic, culturally based prevention services that are child‑centered, family‑focused, and community‑driven.

• 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.

• 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 the 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.

• 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, carrying 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 skills.
• Excellent analytical, time‑management, organizational skills.
• Strong report writing, communication and computer skills.
• Respect for confidentiality and limits to confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, with the ability to run occasional evening groups with other staff upon community request.
• 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…