Position Title: Youth Drop In Worker (Regular Full-Time)
New Position OR Replacement: Replacement
Location: In-person 655 Bloor St. West
Salary: $45,291-$73,869
Benefits: Yes
Union/Non-Union: Union
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.
Ready to make an impact?
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
Ready to make an impact:
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor of Native Youth Resource Center, the Youth Drop In Worker will:
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing direct service to Indigenous youth (16-29 years old) experiencing problems that prohibit them from reaching their full potential.
- Providing support to Indigenous youth on site and in community (when required)
- Develop and implement of program delivery of drop-in services.
- Providing referrals to traditional Indigenous cultural resources pertinent to the needs of Indigenous youth.
- Develop and implement life skill and cultural workshops.
- Developing community resources related to the basic needs of homeless and at-risk Indigenous youth, and assist in the delivery of case management services for youth involved with the criminal justice system.
- Ensuring that a full range of options are available to youth who are ready to take tangible steps towards achieving their potential.
- Supporting youth with school curriculum and resources to enhance learning.
- Providing group activities (circles) to youth in need of individual support such as crisis intervention, dispute resolution, and other supportive intervention.
- Providing healthy food options to youth/community during programming.
- Developing activities and overseeing the smooth running of the drop-in program.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date written reports and daily data collection as per funding agreements.
- Maintain stats and data collection using CASEWORKS and ICE TOOLS.
- Conducting outreach activities that include attending cultural community events, visiting schools and other social service agencies and social media presence.
- Complete and submit reports at the end of each shift to identify outreach findings and trends
- Available to work a weekly schedule from Tuesday to Saturday- 11am-7pm weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.
- Outreach regularly to ensure services are provided to youth in need.
- Other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills:
- Post-secondary education at the community college level in Child and Youth Work or related field or alternatively actively working toward post-secondary education within the field.
- Have a high literacy in Indigenous culture.
- Lived experiences as an Indigenous person with the ability to transfer traditional knowledge and teachings, respecting the unique Cultural distinctions and variations found throughout Turtle Island.
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening - Police Reference Check and willing to obtain new one upon hire.
- This position requires the flexibility to workdays, evenings and weekends
- Knowledge of the developmental stages of children and youth
- Knowledge/understanding of the unique dynamics that exist within the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; organizational skills; initiative and respect for confidentiality.
- Demonstrated understanding, and commitment to, integrating the Native Child and Family Services of Toronto Mission and values in to practice, service and relationships.
- Demonstrated understanding of workplace Health and Safety practices and understanding of an employee’s responsibility under current legislation.
- 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 internal relationships.
- Available to work a weekly schedule from Tuesday to Saturday- 11am-7pm weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays.
*Please note that the successful candidate is required to complete a background check.
Our Commitment:
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected ground. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Native Child will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources at hrncfst@nativechild.org.
- We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Come join our team - and help create a difference in the community
Closing Date: July 1, 2026.
Use of AI:
NCFST may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the hiring process, such as screening and assessments. These tools support our team but do not replace human judgment. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly, and in compliance with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws. We regularly review these tools to help prevent bias or discrimination.