CANADA SUMMER JOBS - Social Work Coordinator (Adult Program Support Worker)
About The Position
Our Bridges Team is seeking a part-time Social Work Coordinator (Adult Program Support Worker) for the summer. The summer staff will work with adults (18-60 years old) living in chronic poverty, out of our Regent Park location. This job opening is specifically for Canada Summer Jobs applicants only, who must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with the Employment and Social Development Canada. These requirements include being between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment, a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and having a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Requirements
- Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- Flexible and enthusiastic team player, with a teachable spirit
- Passion for individual development and transformation
- Knowledge of issues facing those in chronic poverty
- Capacity to relate to those experiencing a spectrum of mental health challenges
- Comfortable with a professional, non-judgmental, trauma-informed approach
- Understand and practice client confidentiality
- Experience in a multicultural and/or multi-faith setting
- Computer skills should include Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Social Media
- Ability to stand for long periods of time and use stairs
- Ability to carry up to 30lbs
- A police check will be required
- Demonstrated commitment to YSM’s Mission, Core Values and Biblical Foundations
Nice To Haves
- Education in social services, seminary or a related field of study preferred
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to provide relief services to adult community members
- Be onsite to focus on relief efforts (food bank and meal distribution)
- Provide administrative support for programs
- Build rapport with program participants
- Provide community participants with advocacy support
- Work with the supervisor to provide individual goal setting support to adults
- Support our Bridges community trips
- Other duties as required
Benefits
- Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
