Social Services Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs

Mission Statement: Understand the aspirations of seniors and respond with innovative supports.

Vision Statement: Building inclusive communities where all seniors are connected to living their best possible life.
Position : Social Services Assistant - (Canada Summer Jobs)
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Duration: 8 weeks
Reports to: Living Well Manager

Position Summary:
Provides support in initiatives, development and delivery of health promotion and recreational activities with seniors of various cultures

Responsibilities:

• Support with promotion and customer service aspects of the Health Promotion Program and Recreation teams
• Provides assistance in collection and record keeping of program participants
• Assists supervisor with event and recreational program planning using established safety and person-centered lens
• Assisting the team with administration duties

Education:

• Post-secondary education in progress in Social Services, Recreation, Activity Worker or related field

Qualifications:

• Work or volunteer experience with and knowledge of ethno-cultural and marginalized communities.
• Knowledge and experience with seniors is an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to speak another language an asset

Other:

• Vulnerable Sector screening required
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or Medical Exemption certificate required

Requirements:
To be eligible, applicants must be:

• between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment. Please note that International students are not eligible to apply.
• legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with provincial legislation and regulations.

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment. We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.