Under the NWSM, The Family Care program supports Indigenous families in Montreal to navigate the DYP system by offering accompaniment, advocacy, and service referrals.

POSITION TITLE: Family Care Worker - Bilingual (one (1) year contract)

TYPE OF POSITION: 40 hours per week; Full-time

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

LOCATION: CONFIDENTIAL (Downtown Montreal)

SALARY: $60,320 - 62,400

PROBATION: Three (3) month probation period, after which an evaluation will be conducted.

The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal (NWSM) values diversity and equitable representation. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Family Care program supports Indigenous families in Montreal to navigate the DYP system by offering accompaniment, advocacy, and service referrals. As a Family Care Worker, you will report to the Clinical Manager and be expected to complete the following tasks:

Accompaniments

Attend DYP related court hearings alongside clients, providing socio-emotional support

Attend preparation and follow up meetings with Family Lawyers, providing support for clients and ensuring client’s voice is heard and respected

Attend meetings with school counsellors or professionals alongside clients

Provide support, when necessary or required, to various DYP related meetings or appointments

Advocacy

When necessary or required,



testifying in court related to DYP specific issues

Equipping clients with resources and knowledge to exercise their rights

Advocating for cultural rights of Indigenous families to be respected and upheld when navigating the DYP system.

Collaborating with Department of Youth Protection (DYP) workers and Lawyers to ensure cultural safety in their mandates.

Advocating to ensure clients' rights are respected when navigating the DYP system

Ensuring clients have a full understanding of situations, mandates, and legal proceedings

Respond to crisis situations as the arise

Assist clients by drafting letters of support for accessing services or applying for funding (e.g., Jordan’s Principle, other relevant programs).

Service Referral

Refer clients to various relevant and culturally secure resources in the community

Keeping an up-to-date bank of resources available to clients for quick referrals

Build relationships with relevant and trusted organizations for more fluid referrals

Referring client if a task or need is outside of the scope of the Family Care program

Administrative Casework

Complete intake and graduation/discharge of clients

Assist client with housing application, children’s school enrollment

Co-create an action plan for the client with achievable goals

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📌 Family Care Worker (Bilingual) (Quebec City)
🏢 Native Women
📍 Quebec City