Student- Community Engagement

Family Service Toronto • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Family Service Toronto (FST) helps people face a wide variety of life challenges. For over 100 years, we have worked with individuals and families destabilized by precarious mental health and/or socioeconomic circumstances, to achieve greater resilience and stability in more just and supportive communities. We achieve this through our direct service work of intervention and prevention which includes counselling, peer support and education; knowledge building; and system-level work including social action, advocacy, community building and working with partners to strengthen the sector. We’re proud of our people and culture! We are constantly evolving what we do and how we do it. Our work is grounded in the lived experience of the clients and the community. We celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence. We are agile, learning and always willing to try new things.

The Options program operates within an anti-oppressive framework and is committed to building inclusive communities by working in partnership with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, and their families, friends and communities, community organizations, developmental service agencies, generic agencies, and relevant systemic and community networks. The mandate of this program is to empower children and youth with a developmental disability and their families through interventions that support person-directed, goal-oriented planning, service coordination, circles of care facilitation, self-advocacy, and peer support groups.

This placement offers students a meaningful opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community engagement, program delivery, and event coordination while supporting Farsi-speaking newcomer and immigrant women. Students will work closely with program staff to assist with English Conversation Classes, peer support groups, workshops, cultural celebrations, and community outreach initiatives. Ideal for students in Social Work, Social Service Worker, Community Development, Settlement Studies, Psychology, Human Services, or related fields who are passionate about working with diverse communities and promoting inclusion, empowerment, and community connections.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a College or Bachelor program related to social work.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, documentation and organizational skills.
• Interest in community development and supporting newcomers and diverse populations.
• Critical thinking skills and willingness to learn and self reflect.
• Commitment to ideals of equity, diversion and inclusion.
• Successful Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proactive, creative, and willing to contribute innovative ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the developmental services sector and community- based resources in Toronto.
• Knowledge of Farsi (Persian) language and culture is an asset but not required.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience preparing presentations, educational materials, or supporting outreach and engagement activities is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of bi-weekly English Conversation Classes, including preparing materials and providing support to the instructor as needed.
• Support the coordination of online workshops and peer support groups by developing PowerPoint presentations and preparing workshop resources.
• Assist with the organization and delivery of in-person workshops, cultural celebrations, and community events, including mosaic art workshops, Yalda, Christmas, and other community engagement activities.
• Assist with participant outreach and engagement efforts, helping to promote programs and foster active community participation.
• Support with creative ideas and recommendations to enhance program offerings and participant experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree