Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

30 College Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1K2

Telephone: (416) 969-8510 • Fax: (647) 258-8980 • Web: www.nativechild.org

Children’s Mental Health Worker 1 year Contract Full time (35 hrs /wk)

Salary Range ($46,500 - $65,500)

Location (30 College Street, Toronto, ON)

“Native Child and Family Services is a community controlled multi service agency mandated both

to protect Native children and to provide culture based services that support and enhance the

quality of life for Native families, children, and youth within the greater Toronto area. The agency

takes a holistic view of problems, builds on individual and family strengths, and engages clients

as partners in identifying problems and their solutions.”

Position Summary

The primary function of the Children’s Mental Health Worker is to provide services and case

management to children and families who are in need of treatment and healing. The core responsibility

is to implement and provide services which combine traditional and contemporary models of healing.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

Assessment, intervention and planning for high risk children and their families who are

experiencing behavioral, psychological and emotional difficulties.

Case management, case consultation and liaison with NCFST staff as well as external

resources.

Plan and conduct various types of individual and group programs.

Maintain and update files in accordance with NCFST policy.

Represents NCFST at other community levels.

Performs other duties related to the programs mandate.

Qualifications

B.S.W. or M.S.W., or alternatively a combination of related social services college/university

education and at least three (3) years of relevant experience.

Substantial level of familiarity in Aboriginal culture(s), particularly with respect to the urban

Aboriginal population.

Demonstrated knowledge of child development, family systems, and mental health services. Pass a police records check (Vulnerable Sector)

Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills; ability to multitask and

prioritize; initiative and respect for confidentiality.

The candidate should be familiar with and able to contribute to a team approach with respect to

effective service delivery.

NOTE: Please quote Competition # 14-03-04

Qualified Candidates may forward a detailed resume/covering letter by April 11, 2014 to:

Human Resources Generalist

Native Child and Family Services of Toronto

30 College St.

Toronto, ON M5G 1K2

(Fax: (647) 258-8980)

Email: hrncfst@nativechild.org

We appreciate your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.