Job Posting for Youth Group Worker at COSTI Immigrant Services
Duties:
Supports the Project Coordinator to recruit youth into the program.
Delivers group activities both online and in person for youth, such as youth leadership and civic engagement activities, intergenerational activities, homework clubs, cultural celebrations, recreational activities and orientation/information sessions.
Provides information and referral to educational institutions, recreational programs, youth specific services, community centres, volunteer programs and employment opportunities.
Liaises with community agencies in the areas where Newcomer youth are living to bridge services to the needs of this population.
Provides individual counseling based on the needs of the youth (life skills, crisis intervention, etc.)
Provides on-going feedback to Project Coordinator to recommend service delivery changes.
Qualifications:
Social Service Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Minimum One (1) year of experience providing community development services including settlement, recreational and case management to youth at risk.
Demonstrated knowledge of specific issues facing immigrants and refugee youth.
Strong ability to develop rapport and relate with youth facing different and difficult life situations.
Knowledge of youth leadership programming, recreational programs and overall youth-related services.
Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills.
Demonstrated experience delivering virtual services using Zoom, Teams and other social media applications.
Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the last 6 months.
Access to a car would be an asset.
Must be fully vaccinated or exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
Location:
2301 Keele Street, Toronto
Duration of Position:
July 2, 2024 to August 30, 2024 (full-time) and September 2, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (part-time)
Starting Salary Range:
$29.56 to $30.99 per hour
Posting Date:
2024-05-09
Closing Date:
2024-05-23
Notes:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #78-24 to the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=78-24
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