Peer Navigator Summer Student

Grandview Children s Centre • Ajax, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Grandview Kids provides specialized programs, rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinical treatments to children and youth with physical, communication, and developmental needs. Their services are delivered in various settings including the Centre, community, schools, and homes. These services encompass medical consultation, assessment, diagnosis, audiology, autism support, complex care, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, respite services, social work, speech-language pathology, therapeutic recreation, and family engagement. Grandview Kids is dedicated to research for innovation in rehabilitation science and improving client care. The organization's mission is to inspire possibilities, foster development, and support growth and achievement for clients, caregivers, and team members through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, aiming for culturally-safer, inclusive, and evidence-informed care.

Requirements

• Lived experience as a Grandview Kids client and/or family member of a Grandview Kids client is required.
• Experience with writing speeches.
• Experience with supporting fundraising activities, family activities and events coordination.
• Experience working and/or volunteering in community and/or health services.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working with a team as well as independently.
• Passion for sharing the vision, mission and values of Grandview Kids with the community.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint or alternate presentation software.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients, caregivers and families who are willing to share their experiences with and on behalf of Grandview Kids and/or the Grandview Kids Foundation.
• Ensuring that Families are engaged through involvement in events and workshops; regular communications and other methods as appropriate.
• Coordinating the attendance of families at events and the registration process as needed.
• Arranging and participating in photoshoots and video shoots as needed.
• Providing feedback on activities by tracking hours and metrics, maintaining contact with the Family Engagement Program Manager to support the ongoing relationship with the program and to bring forward concerns.
• Supporting the Youth Advisory Council.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed