Social Work Trainee - North York, Canada - Youth Assisting Youth

Youth Assisting Youth

Verified Company

North York, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

SOCIAL WORKER TRAINEE

Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) is seeking an Indigenous individual who identifies as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. As a Social Worker in training you will assist the Program Team to support mentoring relationships (matches) between Youth Volunteer Mentors and Junior Youth Mentees (children). Your dynamic, energetic and professional attitude will be instrumental in assisting newcomer children and children with mental health challenges.
Applicants must have Canadian First Nations/Metis/Inuit/Indigenous backgrounds and be vaccinated from Covid 19 and have a driver's license and exclusive access to an insured vehicle.
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ATTENTION ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS:_

DUE TO FUNDING RESTRICTIONS ONLY APPLICANTS WHO IDENTIFY AND ARE STATUSED AS FIRST NATIONS, METIS OR INUIT AND ARE REGISTERED WITH MIZIWE BIIK ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. NO OTHER APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

PLEASE PROVIDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME INDICATING THAT YOU IDENTIFY AND ARE STATUSED AS FIRST NATIONS, METIS OR INUIT AND HOW YOUR EXPERIENCE MATCHES THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility is to match newcomer children and children with mental health challenges to a Peer Youth Mentor with an understanding of each of their needs
Assess volunteer and child/parent fit to Youth Assisting Youth's One to One community based peer mentoring program by completing individual home interviews/assessments and other enrollment processes
Match qualified volunteers using intake data to gain the best relationships/outcomes for youth. Once the matches are formed provide monthly match support for the volunteer and child to guide their relationship development
To determine the indicators for success and set goals with both the parent/child and Youth Mentor at the initial match visit
Work cooperatively with the Volunteer Recruiters to find Mentors in the areas of need
Actively network with newcomer service organizations in the community to facilitate referrals of children where there are existing volunteers
Regularly update and manage the Google maps of waiting Mentors and maintain active communication with recruiters where Mentors are needed

HOME ASSESSMENTS

Conduct home assessments of waiting children to assess the home environments and the needs of the child make.
Maintain succinct records of home visits and gather information from referral sources, i

e:
teacher, doctor, etc. to further assess the needs of the child

Arrange and complete home interviews and assessment of potential volunteers

CASELOAD MANAGEMENT:

Maintain caseload of awaiting children through regular contact and appropriate referrals and prematch activities
Maintain regular contact with the Parent Support Workers
Maintain caseload of matched Mentors by providing ongoing match support through regular phone contact and meetings
Determine goals for the Youth Mentor and assist them in achieving their goals
Monitor and keep detailed records of Mentor involvement
Maintain up to date case notes in the CYSIS database
Follow standard evaluation procedures for each case
Be part of the Emergency On Call team on a rotation basis

REQUIREMENTS:

Postsecondary education in Social Work field and/or equivalent work experience in child and youth services
Intake, interview and case management experience
Excellent judgment and decisionmaking skills and a performancedriven mindset
A demonstrated knowledge of community and newcomer services organizations
Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English
Have an understanding and knowledge of issues related to New Canadians and a commitment to working from an antiracist and antioppression framework
Able to work some evenings and occasional weekends
Have a current First Aid and CPR certificate or is willing to get same
Willing to submit to
a Police Criminal Reference and Vulnerable Screen Check:
Applicants must be vaccinated from Covid-19 and have had a booster.

COMPENSATION

How to Apply

About Youth Assisting Youth
Youth Assisting Youth is a non-profit, charitable organization servicing the GTA and York Region.

The agency matches Youth volunteers aged , to a one-on-one relationship with newcomer and at risk children aged 6 to 15, who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioural or cultural adjustment difficulties.

The goal of the program is to provide a child with a positive role model through a mentoring relationship with an older youth.

Through the Newcomer Program The Peer Project promotes awareness and accessibility to all members of Canada's cultural landscape by focusing its efforts on Newcomers and their children and assisting with their transition to a new life.

THIS JOB IS SPONSORED BY MIZIWE BIIK ABORIGINAL EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING and SERVICE CANADA.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contrac