Based in York Region, the Women's Centre of York Region (WCYR) provides education, counselling and skills development opportunities to support women from diverse communities as they strengthen and sustain their personal growth and economic independence. Our services and programs are offered in an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, women-centred environment.

Job details:

Community Social Service Worker Student

Please note this position is for a summer student and funded by the Government of Canada's Summer Job (CSJ) Program.

Terms of Employment:

• Seasonal employment - full-time for 8 weeks/35 hours per week beginning May 06, 2024 to July 01, 2024
• This position is for a young adult (16-30 years old)
• Location; Newmarket, ON
  
• Education No education required.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Client Intakes and Assessments:

• Conduct initial client intakes, gathering essential information and assessing immediate needs.
• Assist in evaluating client situations to provide appropriate referrals or support.

Support Program Staff:

• Collaborate with program staff to support the group and individual programming offered at WCYR.
• Assist in organizing and facilitating workshops, support groups, or counseling sessions.

Administrative Assistance:

• Handle administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining accurate client records.

Community Outreach and Education:

• Participate in community outreach events to raise awareness about services offered by the Women's Centre.
• Contribute to educational materials or workshops aimed at empowering women and promoting social change.

Collaboration and Networking:

• Build relationships and collaborate with other social service organizations, agencies, or community partners.
• Attend meetings or networking events to enhance collaboration and information sharing.

We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment at the Women's Centre of York Region. In order to ensure inclusivity and fairness, we ask all applicants to complete the questions in the application where applicable. If there are any questions that you do not feel comfortable disclosing, please enter N/A. If you would like to discuss any of the questions further or require an additional format to complete the information and submit your application such as a phone call, please reach out by phone or email and request to speak to Allison Hermann regarding accommodations.