Career Opportunity at COSTI
Youth Group Worker
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BE A PART OF A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE ORGANIZATION AS
A YOUTH GROUP WORKER FOR ITS YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM
**This is a full-time non-union contract position scheduled to work 35 hours per week**
Duties:
- Conducts environmental scan and analysis on youths’ needs and interests
- Develops promotional materials and conducts community outreach to recruit youth.
- Plans and develops culturally relevant and age-appropriate activities that focus on youth health and recreation, skills development, career building, knowledge improvement, settlement and cultural adaptation, etc.
- Organize and deliver in-person and online group activities for youth such as youth leadership and civic engagement activities, intergenerational activities, sports activities, homework clubs, cultural and social celebrations, recreational activities and orientation/information sessions.
- Evaluates the program on an on-going basis and provides feedbacks and recommendations on service delivery changes based on the evaluation.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with key partners in implementation (schools, colleges, coaches, neighborhood centers, etc.)
- Liaises with community agencies in the areas where newcomer youth are living to bridge services to the needs of youth.
- Maintains program records and produces program delivery report
- Complete other duties as required
- Travel to different locations in Toronto may be required to over see service delivery at different sites.
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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.
- One (1) year of experience in program and community development in building partnerships with wider community networks including but not limited to settlement agencies, universities and colleges.
- 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.
- Strong case management, outreach, marketing, organizational and planning skills.
- Experience in managing relationships with multiple stakeholders in the public, private and/or not for profile sector.
- Demonstrated experience achieving results while working collaboratively with various constituents in a team environment.
- Excellent communication, organization, and coordination skills.
- 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 be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to request information establishing the validity of the exemption.
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Location: |
North York |
Duration of Position: |
April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$55,141 per annum to $57,809 per annum plus benefits |
Posting Date: |
2025-03-06 |
Closing Date: |
2025-03-19 |
Notes: |
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #35-25 |
"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
