Clinical Treatment Assessment Worker

Overview

Hours: 35 hrs/wk.

Salary: $56,453 - $81,844

Location: 3785 Kingston Road, Scarborough

Classification: 2-Year Contract Full-Time

Position: Unionized

Existing Position
:
Yes (replacement)

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.

• 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.

• Participate in the intake process for clients referred to the program; conduct an assessment of the individual, determine their daily living requirements or needs and develop a plan of support and recovery, which includes identifying priorities and goals, in conjunction with other professionals and staff.
• Promote the personal empowerment of each individual by building a rapport and through coaching, mentoring and support, enabling each to meet the daily requirements of their living environment; directly assisting with their daily living activities, particularly in the acquisition of life skills in such areas as cultural support, medication management, developing strategies and establishing a plan for maintaining these daily activities.
• Establish a support network of social, family, cultural, medical and psychiatric community links and resources, ensuring that the linkages are maintained through non-intrusive follow-up, reminders and by occasionally accompanying clients to their appointments.
• Advocate on behalf of the client in navigating the social services, cultural services and health care systems and ensure the accessibility and availability of services.
• Promote and enhance the services of the program and the image of the agency as a representative with external agencies and other professionals.
• Assist in the administration of the program by completing and maintaining the required records or statistics such as files, activity sheets, reports, etc. in accordance with established procedures;
• Participate actively as a team member in program delivery by providing holistic support and consultation to colleagues, identifying gaps in service and recommending solutions, participating in meetings, planning and evaluation initiatives, committees, cultural events and activities; orienting new staff; providing other related assistance as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and maintain and update files in accordance with NCFST policies and/or legislative requirements in Ontario.
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with the Society’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and all relevant legislation.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as required.

• B.S.W. from A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• The position requires an excellent understanding of Intergenerational Trauma, Family Violence, Addictions…