Youth Worker Summer Student
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17 hours ago
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Job Summary
Since 1953 Empower Simcoe has specialized in providing a wide range of programs and services for people and families throughout Simcoe County. We are looking for innovative passionate and dedicated employees. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be Belong and Thrive. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and feel proud of the work you do everyday youve come to the right place. Your future starts now at Empower Simcoe!
We are presently accepting resumes for a number ofYouth Worker Summer Studentto assist youth with an intellectual disability or complex needs to engage with their peers in a social setting: to assist the Youth Engagement Facilitator with planning and implementation of activities and programs; to lead a small group of youths with disabilities in a variety of community social recreational and work activities.
This is a full-time position until August 31 2026. This position works 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday) with an hourly rate of pay of $21.43. Please note that this position is contingent upon funding approval through the Federal Government Canada Summer Jobs program.
There is a potential for extension of employment 1-2 evenings per week following the Summer to support Empower Simcoes weekly Youth Program from September to June excluding planned school closures.
Minimum requirements of this position include:
- Completion of secondary school and enrolled in post-secondary education; social services or related field preferred
- Previous experience working with children and youth; previous experience with youth with exceptionalities is preferred; recreation camping or mediator experience an asset
- A valid class G drivers license and reliable transportation is an asset
- Current valid certificates in CPR and First Aid would be considered an asset
Overview of Duties (including but not limited to):
- Program implementation and delivery
- Following the overall outline and plan for each session providing leadership to a small group of youth to enable them to participate in the outlined program
- Identifying with each youth in the group their individual goals and expectations and developing a plan to assist the youth in obtaining those goals within the structure of the program
- Following the overall goals of the program
- Promoting inclusion through:
- interaction with the youth
- fostering healthy relationships amongst the group members and between group members and their peers and/or community members
- modelling and promoting appropriate social and communication skills
- supporting youth to participate in various community activities
- Assisting the Youth Program Facilitator to develop plans for the Youth program
- Fostering independence by using each activity and interaction as an opportunity to teach new skills
- Teaching appropriate social work and volunteer skills
- Administering medication as outlined in each participants individual medication direction form
- Documenting supports provided
- Conversing with families/caregivers and updating care plans as appropriate
- Participating in camp experiences with youth as scheduled and .
- Financial monitoring
- Managing team expenditures on a week to week basis
- Completing weekly expenditure sheets
- Personnel planning and supervision
- Participating in orientation and training sessions
- Completing daily and weekly activity reports and attendance
- Participating in team meetings and
- Participating in performance and program appraisals as .
- Performing other duties special assignments as required by the Manager or persons above that rank
SUBMIT APPLICATION BY:
4:00p.m. March 6 2026
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any issues with the application process please contact
Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race ethnicity national origin religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.
Empower Simcoe is committed to being non-discriminatory and providing equal and barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be Belong and Thrive.
Vacant Position Posting #26-11
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Direct Support
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Mediation Experience
- Conflict Management
- Computer Literacy
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
