CANADA SUMMER JOBS - Youth Worker, Social Services

Yonge Street Mission•Toronto, ON

2d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking 2 part-time Youth Workers for an 8-week summer position (32 hours per week) for the Social Services—Summer Drop-In Workers role. The successful candidates will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with vulnerable youth who access YSM's Evergreen Centre for services, inspiring them to unlock their full potential. This role reports directly to Evergreen's Drop-In Supervisor. 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, being 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 being legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in the social service field
Demonstrate a particular interest in working with at-risk youth
Ability to engage in conversation with a wide variety of personality types
Enthusiasm for creative, transformative community programs
Ability to work as a team with staff, student interns, and volunteers
Effective English is written and oral communication skills and computer literacy
Multicultural and multi-faith sensitivity
Good interpersonal skills; conflict resolution skills; a self-starter
Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada

Nice To Haves

Drop-in, service/program delivery experience with youth, including vulnerable youth, and the socially isolated is preferred
Second language skills are an asset
A police check will be required
First aid training is an asset

Responsibilities

Being present during afternoon drop in hours, briefing and debriefing sessions
Ensuring drop in remains a clean, safe and welcoming space
Referring youth to appropriate services internally and externally
Advocating for and with youth for access to services
Accompanying youth to various community appointments
Making clear and concise program notes as required
Knowing and upholding policies
Assisting program facilitators in the various low barrier services and activities
Working alongside staff and volunteers to offer specialized programs
Assisting in carrying out the day-to-day operations and tasks
Other duties as required