12-SS-24: SUMMER STUDENT - CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Child and Youth Worker Summer Student to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working with children and youth, ensuring their developmental needs are met through daily therapeutic activities. You'll collaborate closely with a clinical team to support the well-being of families and children, rooted in cultural values. If you're eager to apply your classroom skills in a meaningful way and contribute to the community, this seasonal position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to develop professionally and make a real difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Professional skills development

Cultural engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Seeking students from university and college programs for hands-on experience.
• Focus on therapeutic opportunities for children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily therapeutic opportunities for children and youth.
• Collaborate with clinical team for consistent program delivery.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Education

Student in Social Work or related field

Job description

12-SS-24: SUMMER STUDENT - CHILD AND YOUTH WORKER

We are looking for a Child and Youth Worker Summer Student!

Join us at Dilico! The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth, and families to live their good life - physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related to child welfare, mental health & addictions, and primary health. Our Student Placement program welcomes students from a variety of different university and college programs to gain valuable experience and skills with us.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Services Manager, the Child and Youth Worker will ensure the current developmental needs of children/youth in his/her care are met by actively providing daily therapeutic opportunities for program participants. The Child and Youth Worker is responsible to work collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure program delivery is consistent with the philosophy, approach, goals and learning environment established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, which will ensure the cultural, social, emotional, and physical well-being of children/youth and their families.

What You'll Gain:

• Hands-on experience
• Opportunities to apply skills learned in the classroom to the workplace
• Development for your professional skills
• Plus much more

Employment Type: Seasonal

Job Occupation Type: Social and community service workers

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $18.00

Hours/Week: 32.5

Days of Work: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By: 6/19/2024

Start Date: n/a

If you experience issues with our online application system please apply directly at [e-mail] - "Summer Student - Child and Youth Worker" must be quoted in the email subject line.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.