TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORT RELIEF WORKER

JOB POSTING

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORT

RELIEF WORKER
Our Vision:

The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is dedicated
to helping all of our relations on their journey

The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto (NCCT) is a non-profit, charitable organization
located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The NCCT offers a wide range of Indigenous
programs and services based on Indigenous cultural traditions and teachings.
Job Titles: Transitional Housing Support Relief Worker
Employment Term & Work Hours:
Term: On-Call Relief as needed
Wage: $21.00/hr
Hours: Shift work (9:00am-5:00pm, 5:00pm-1:00am, 1:00am-9:00am)
Department: Youth Program
Direct Report: Transitional Housing Team Leader
Job Purpose: The role of the Transitional Housing Support Relief Worker is to
support the implemented plans, supportive programming and services individually
designed for each youth in order to assist them in achieving their goals while residing
at the house. In addition, the Relief Worker ensures that youth are actively
contributing to the overall implementation of their goals as well as contributing to the
health, well-being and safety of all who live and work at the house.
To perform this job successfully you must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required.

Duties and Responsibilities The Transitional Housing Support Relief Worker
reports to and takes direction from the Transitional Housing Team Leader. The
Transitional Housing Support Relief Worker provides support to all youth within the
house who are participating in NCCT programming and services. Duties include
but are not limited to:
● Provide support to Aboriginal youth living with or at risk of mental health and
substance use challenges
● Ongoing assessment of youths state of mental health and ability to function in a
real-world environment

● Manage youth client files, add notes based on episodic assessments and
incidents, progress and evaluations
● Keep up to date on all youth care plans and be knowledgeable of what is
specifically planned to help each youth meet specific and desired life goals
● Engage and monitor youth in their participation of house duties such as
cooking and cleaning schedule
● Room monitoring
● Provide a wide range of assistance, guidance or service(s) that supports the
physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being of youth who live within the
house
● Work in collaboration with the Youth Case Management Team, ensuring a safe
and supportive atmosphere in the home. This includes assisting youth with
education, medical appointments, life skills etc that enrich their activities of
daily living
● Support and collaborate with the internal and external care team in designing
the aftercare plan for youth who are being released or aging out of the
program
● Carry out pre-established support plans with youth, and provide crisis
intervention as needed in order to ensure a safe living situation for all
● Working in partnership with various community agencies to coordinate and
facilitate access to support and health services for youth
● Community referrals and networking
● Ensuring a clean, safe and secure environment for all who live and work in the
house
● Providing individual and group counselling/support to youth
● Other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Post-Secondary Diploma in social work, psychology, counselling or a similar
field of study or 1-3 years experience required
● Knowledge of community resources, counselling and social work practices
with high risk culturally-diverse Indigenous youth, including acceptance of
alternative lifestyles
● Supportive of the Recovery Model, Harm Reduction and knowledgeable of the
Anti-Oppressive Framework
● Culturally sensitive with appropriate skills in problem solving, written and
verbal communication, interpersonal relationship development and critical
thinking
● Professional documentation skills, able to use Pirouette data program an asset
● Ability to motivate and support youth and team mates towards achieving goals
● Ability to work independently, strong sense of focus, task-oriented,
non-judgmental
● Clear sense of professional boundaries and respect for confidentiality involving
both youth and fellow employees
● Recent Criminal Reference Check

● Must be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant
provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Working Conditions: Special working conditions may consist of working other
shifts schedules, working outdoors or off site.
Physical requirements: May be mentally and emotionally challenging. Some heavy
lifting as the house receives many supply orders. Able to freely climb stairs.
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The successful candidate is expected to contribute positively to the
implementation of the NCCT’s vision and mission, operate in a collaborative team
setting and maintain high and professional productivity levels and quality of
service.
This is a part-time position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience. Although preference will be given to Indigenous applicants (First
Nations, Metis and Inuit), all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected
for interviews will be contacted.
If this position interests you, please submit your resume and a cover letter to:

Sarah Fraser
Human Resources Manager
Email to: Sarah.Fraser@ncct.on.ca
Position Open Until Filled
SUBJECT LINE:

NCCT: Youth Program: Transitional Housing Support Relief Worker
The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We are
committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work
environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our
HR representative at sarah.fraser@ncct.on.ca of the accommodation measures
required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed
confidentially.