At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Indigenous children and families through cultural programming and community connections.
- Company: Join Native Child in Toronto, a leader in Indigenous family support.
- Benefits: Full-time position with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Other info: Engage in community activities and ceremonies while working outdoors.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact by fostering child development and cultural connections.
- Qualifications: Lived experience with Indigenous worldviews and ability to share traditional knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 $ per year.
Support Indigenous children and families through cultural programming, traditional teachings, and community connections at Native Child in Toronto.
This regular full-time position works across NCFST sites.
As a Shkabewis Cultural Support Worker, you will foster child development and help families pursue personal goals.
You will support accessible, integrated services within Aboriginal Child and Family Centre and Early Years Programs.
The work includes cultural protocols, ceremonies, and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respectful, culturally relevant services to Indigenous children and families
- Support Elders, Knowledge Keepers, facilitators, and traditional healers
- Deliver cultural programs suited to participant interests and abilities
- Prepare and maintain sacred fires before, during, and after ceremonies
- Organize on-the-land experiences, cultural events, and community activities
Requirements
- Recognized lived experience and understanding of Indigenous worldviews
- Ability to share traditional knowledge and facilitate cultural programming
- Valid Infant/Child CPR certificate
- Vulnerable Sector Police Record check
- Availability for evenings, weekends, lifting, and outdoor conditions
Bring cultural knowledge, respectful collaboration, and ceremony support to Native Child's Indigenous family programs across Toronto.
Indigenous Cultural Support Worker in Toronto employer: Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
At Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to the Indigenous community is reflected in our culturally grounded practices, providing employees with meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth while making a positive impact in the lives of Indigenous youth. Located in the heart of Toronto, our team enjoys a collaborative atmosphere that values each individual's contributions, ensuring that together we honor our roots and embrace our future.
Contact Details:
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Recruitment Team
