Social Services Student Placement

Senior Persons Living Connected, SPLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Senior Persons Living Connected, SPLC in Toronto is offering a Social Services Student Placement for students enrolled in a relevant program. This in-person position requires assisting with various community health services including Friendly Connections and Meals on Wheels.

The role involves ensuring client safety, supporting health promotion activities, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates should exhibit strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Social Service Worker degree or certificate program.
• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong organization skills and accurate filing and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Friendly Connections, Security Check, Meals on Wheels service delivery.
• Support health promotion activities and coordinate health education services.
• Ensure safety of clients, volunteers, and staff.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organization skills

Multitasking

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Enrolled in Social Service Worker program

Job description

Position Title: Social Services Student Placement

Placement Type: In Person

Location: 3333 Finch Ave East

Hours of Work: Weekdays 9am - 5pm, minimum 2 days a week

Students Needed: 1

Reports to: Friendly Connection and Wellness Program Coordinator & Community Health Promotions Program Manager

Start date: ASAP (As soon as possible)

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with Friendly Connections, Security Check, Meals on Wheels, and Health Promotion Outreach Services, and providing support to clients and caregivers in-person, and by telephone in accessing services, and information as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the Friendly Connections, Security Check, Meals on Wheels service delivery
• Works with the service teams to provide assessment, service delivery, and evaluation based on clients’ needs in a safe and timely manner.
• Completes documentation including dated notes, service unit reports in SPLC Intranet and Alayacare database as required.
• Reports clients’ concerns and issues, files incidence reports, and makes internal and external referrals as needed.

• Supports and assists with health promotion activities
• Assists in the outreach and coordination of a wide range of health education services such as wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Assists in conducting informational, educational, and training seminars including government, community, and health services with clientsand caregivers.

• Ensures clients, volunteers, and staff safety
• Complies with the Agency’s “Client Safety”, “Risk Management” and “Health and Safety” policy and procedures and ensures the safety of clients, volunteers, and self.
• Ensures privacy of information and maintains confidentiality of staff, volunteers, residents, and clients.
• Identifies and reports any safety concerns/issues to supervisor/ manager immediately.
• Taking appropriate steps/measures to resolve safety concerns/ issues raised.

• Performs other support duties
• Attends meetings, trainings and participates in SPLC’s activities including staff and volunteer events as required.
• Develops good relationships with volunteers and encourages their active involvement in the Centre.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Social Service Worker degree, or certificate program with a recognized college or university.
• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong organization skills and accurate filing and record-keeping.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly action-oriented and results-oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multicultural team.

Working Conditions

• Sitting in front of the computer terminal for long periods of time
• May have frequent work interruptions

Orientation & Training

• Volunteer Services will provide an orientation covering organizational policies and procedures, including COVID-19 safety measures.
• Completion of IPAC Mandatory Training is required for all onsite positions.
• Organizational training will be provided for all new volunteers.
• Position-specific training and orientation will be conducted by the direct supervisor.

Supervision & Evaluation

• Ongoing supervision and support will be provided by the Friendly Connection and Wellness Program Coordinator & Community Health Promotions Program Manager.

Other Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited post-secondary program
• Vulnerable Service Sector Check screening is mandatory.
• Must be 18 years or older.

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.