Job Description
Complete registration of clients and verify their data and particulars to uphold data integrity and validation
· Provide individual needs assessment and appropriate referrals during client intake process
· Assist clients to sort out options and develop tailored incremental settlement plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance to advance client settlement goals
· Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
· Follow up and meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems
· Strengthen overall well-being and mental resilience and promote early intervention to identify and address mental health challenges at the onset, where necessary
· Work in collaboration, maintain communication, prepare schedules and outreach duties with supervisor, colleagues and partners in order to ensure necessary support to all clients as required
· Prepare promotional material and publicize events through flyers and social media for programs to have enhanced visibility within the community
· Create partnerships with community stakeholders as appropriate
· Organize registration of participants for group activities, prepare programs and promotional material, and publicize events
· Plan and deliver high-quality group information and orientation sessions and community connections activities
· Maintain program statistics by timely input of client details and service details into the OCMS database
· May supervise placement students and volunteers
· Other duties as assigned
Required Work Capacities:
· Physical demands: sitting at a desk for computer work (50% of the workday) and meetings; lifting (files, laptop, and program supplies up to 5 kg); ability to lead to sports and recreation activities
· Non-physical demands: occasional deadlines; evening work; variety of tasks
· Social/emotional demands: teamwork; relationship/network-building; exposure to emotional situations; working closely with the public, with clients and with colleagues
· Cognitive/mental demands: attention to detail; self-supervision/autonomy; multitasking; organizational ability/time management, adaptability, sound judgement, effective written communication
Qualifications
· Post-secondary program or degree in a field relevant to human services, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
· One year community work experience
· Sensitivity and understanding of newcomer issues
· Strong oral and written communication skills in English
· Fluency in languages other than English is an asset
· Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening within the past six months
· Proven experience using MS Office tools, data entry and reporting tools, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)
· Must be authorized to work in Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.12-$26.65 per hour
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
· Provide individual needs assessment and appropriate referrals during client intake process
· Assist clients to sort out options and develop tailored incremental settlement plans of action while providing necessary support and assistance to advance client settlement goals
· Refer clients to other social services or assist clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical and financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, day care and other services
· Follow up and meet with clients to assess their progress, give support and discuss any difficulties or problems
· Strengthen overall well-being and mental resilience and promote early intervention to identify and address mental health challenges at the onset, where necessary
· Work in collaboration, maintain communication, prepare schedules and outreach duties with supervisor, colleagues and partners in order to ensure necessary support to all clients as required
· Prepare promotional material and publicize events through flyers and social media for programs to have enhanced visibility within the community
· Create partnerships with community stakeholders as appropriate
· Organize registration of participants for group activities, prepare programs and promotional material, and publicize events
· Plan and deliver high-quality group information and orientation sessions and community connections activities
· Maintain program statistics by timely input of client details and service details into the OCMS database
· May supervise placement students and volunteers
· Other duties as assigned
Required Work Capacities:
· Physical demands: sitting at a desk for computer work (50% of the workday) and meetings; lifting (files, laptop, and program supplies up to 5 kg); ability to lead to sports and recreation activities
· Non-physical demands: occasional deadlines; evening work; variety of tasks
· Social/emotional demands: teamwork; relationship/network-building; exposure to emotional situations; working closely with the public, with clients and with colleagues
· Cognitive/mental demands: attention to detail; self-supervision/autonomy; multitasking; organizational ability/time management, adaptability, sound judgement, effective written communication
Qualifications
· Post-secondary program or degree in a field relevant to human services, or a combination of equivalent experience and education
· One year community work experience
· Sensitivity and understanding of newcomer issues
· Strong oral and written communication skills in English
· Fluency in languages other than English is an asset
· Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening within the past six months
· Proven experience using MS Office tools, data entry and reporting tools, social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)
· Must be authorized to work in Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.12-$26.65 per hour
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Youth Worker, Newcomer Youth Success position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.