Social and Community Connections Worker

5 days ago

Brantford, Canada Child and Family Services of Grand Erie Full time

**DATE OF POSTING**:May 7, 2024**

**POSITION: Summer Student - Social and Community Connections Worker**

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time Contract (8 weeks)**

**POSTING NUMBER: 2024 - 04**

**START DATE: To be determined (anticipated May 21, 2024)**

**HOME LOCATION: Brantford/Townsend/In the Community (travel within the agency’s jurisdiction is required)**
- This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program and in keeping with the program commitments, CFSGE is committed to providing priority to qualified applicants who identify with the following criteria: _
- _Opportunities for youth that are underrepresented in the labour market, including Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTI+ youth._

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**:
To apply, you must be:

- Between 15 and 30 years of age.
- Legally entitled to work in Canada with a valid Social Insurance Number.

Preference will be given to students enrolled in educational programs related to social work, social service worker or related fields.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Responsible to and under the Supervision of the Sr Manager, Truth and Reconciliation lead, the student may be required to:

- Assist workers to find the community services, such as legal help, medical attention, financial assistance, housing, employment, transportation, and more, especially concerning Indigenous and Equity Deserving groups' needs.
- Evaluate the opportunities and challenges Indigenous and Equity Deserving Groups face within the jurisdiction of the agency.
- Complete a scan of the social services agencies within the community and administratively organize the information for future reference.
- Gather information on services provided and specialization of services of organizations.
- Gather information regarding the referral process for community resources.
- Research informal community resources for Indigenous and Equity Deserving groups.
- Develop a database of community resources, with an emphasis on services for Indigenous and Equity Deserving groups.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Required KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**:

- Speak, write and read English.
- Foundational knowledge about the needs and issues of different social groups, such as newcomers, Indigenous people, LGBTQQIP2SA+, Equity Deserving Groups.
- Competence in navigating computer software (e.g. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word),
- Competence with the use of the internet to gather information.
- Familiarity with community resources in the agency’s jurisdiction
- Maintain cultural humility and communicate well with people from different backgrounds.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
- Foundational Problem-solving, planning, priority-setting, time management and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment and to deal with stressful situations.
- Ability to represent the Agency in the community setting professionally and respectfully.
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of Agency and client information at all times.

**HOURLY RATE**:$18.80/hr

**This position is a bargaining unit role within the scope of our Collective**

**Agreement with CUPE local 7070**
- Consent for Police - Vulnerable Records Check
- Results must be satisfactory to the employer.
- Consent for Child Welfare Check - Results must be satisfactory to the employer.
- Driver’s abstract - Results must be satisfactory to the employer.
- Must have a valid Ontario “G” class driver’s license, valid insurance, and reliable vehicle.
- Declaration Oath of Confidentiality.
- We are committed to creating an accessible environment for all. Please let us know if you have any accommodation needs. _
- We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted._

**APPLICATION PROCESS**:Please submit resume and cover letter electronically

**CLOSING DATE: May 14, 2024 at 4:30 pm**

Pay: $18.80 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-14
Expected start date: 2024-05-21

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