Casework Assistant

Canada Summer Jobs Program - 2024

Job Title: Casework Assistant

Hours of Work/week: 35 hours per week; 16 weeks

Start Date: May 13, 2024, or as soon as possible

End Date: August 30, 2024

Wage: $16.55/hour

(**Please note: This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs program and requires applicants to be between 18 and 29 years of age).

If you have a natural ability to engage people in a cause and want to make a difference in the lives of children who need a mentor, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara would like to hear from you We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and skilled person for the position of Casework Assistant. The incumbent will provide case management support to the Service Delivery team in accordance with the standards as set out by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada. This role will include supporting successful community and school partnerships, assisting in the organization of special events to increase family and community relationships, providing resources and experiences for children, youth and families, seeking out referrals where necessary and assisting with general agency functions, which could include public relations and marketing tasks. The agency services all 12 municipalities of Niagara. This position reports directly to the Casework Supervisors.

Job Duties:

- Support Service Delivery staff in the development and facilitation of agency programming  
- Assist with Service Delivery tasks including appointment coordination, management of files, volunteer recruitment tasks
- Provide administrative backup and support to Service Delivery staff
- Liaise with staff, volunteers, businesses and community groups on behalf of the agency  
- Support engagement activities as well as Service Delivery and fundraising events
- Reception duties and management of program database as required
- Other tasks as assigned

 Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to set priorities and develop a work schedule
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to multi-task & be flexible
- Monday to Friday, with regular evenings and weekends required
- Strong computer skills
- Access to a reliable insured vehicle, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel between multiples offices/sites.
- Post-secondary student with Social Service, Child and Youth, or Family Studies background
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check will be required

Supervision

The position will be directly accountable to the Caseworker Supervisors. The individual will interact daily with members of the Service Delivery team and other agency staff.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara is committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates all individuals, including those with disabilities. We support the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have policies and procedures that adhere to the accessibility standards set out in the AODA. Please let us know if you require any accommodation throughout the interview and selection process.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Casework Assistant position is made possible thanks to support from the Ontario Government and the Canada Summer Jobs program.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: From $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

- English not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-28
Expected start date: 2024-05-13