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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 part-time, non-union, contract position scheduled to work 3.5 hours on Saturdays from April 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025, with possibility of extension

Duties:

  • Supports the promotion of the youth program and recruitment of youth into the program.
  • Delivers and facilitates sport activities to youth in a secured space
  • Provides information and referral to educational institutions, recreational programs, youth specific services, community centres, volunteer programs and employment opportunities.
  • Liaises with community agencies in the areas where Newcomer youth are living to bridge services to the needs of this population.
  • Provides individual counseling based on the needs of the youth (life skills, crisis intervention, etc.)
  • Provides on-going feedback to program manager to recommend service delivery changes.

Qualifications:

  • Youth 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.
  • 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.
  • Excellent communication, organization and coordination skills.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering virtual services using Zoom, Teams and other social media applications.
  • 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 exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.

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Location:

 2115 Finch Avenue West, North York, ON, M3N 2V6

Duration of Position:

 April 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025

Starting Salary Range:

 $30.30 to $31.76 per hour

Posting Date:

2025-03-12

Closing Date:

2025-03-25

Notes:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #47-25 to the below link: https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=47-25&site=costi

"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.