Job Description

If you are looking to join an organization which offers a meaningful SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITY then CAS Toronto is the place for you!

The Children’s Aid Society of Toronto (CAST) is proud of their long history of leadership in protecting children and their commitment to the provision of quality service to children and their families. If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of children, we have an opportunity for you. Come join us and be part of our team and work for one of the city’s Top Employers.

The goal of these internships is to provide meaningful job opportunities to students.

• Duration: Expected to start June 2023 up to September 1, 2023
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Wage: $15.50/hour

The goal of these internships is to provide meaningful job opportunities. We are currently inviting applications for Summer Intern positions in the following areas:

• Summer Intern - Child Protection Social Worker (Toronto, North West and Scarborough Branch)
• Resources for Children & Youth

Further information and details regarding the above positions can be found on www.torontocas.ca under the Careers section

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scheduled to work onsite daily
• Support client contact and provide debrief with parents as required.
• The summer interns will receive training on contact logs and be responsible for taking detailed contact logs of their observations/interactions with families which will then be documented onto CPIN.
• The intern will communicate any immediate issues that require follow-up to the rest of the service team in a timely manner.
• Assist caseworkers in referring families to community services that will help the family meet their service goals.
• Job shadow various roles within the agency to increase knowledge and understanding of child welfare. This may include accompanying workers to visits/meetings with families, supports and collaterals.
• Participate in service team meetings for purposes of case trajectory development.
• Meet regularly with supervisor to engage in clinical discussions, case consultations and professional development.
• Attend trainings to learn more about child welfare and anti-oppressive/equity-based practice principles.
• Participate in ongoing program planning and service delivery based on branch and client need.
• Transport children to visits or appointments as required.
• Will be expected to work independently and demonstrate sound decision-making capabilities.
• Assist Intake , Family and Children’s Services Workers with other responsibilities as required.
• Acts in accordance with and incorporates Society's Code of Ethics, Confidentiality, Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination policies, etc.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with the Society’s health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
• Performs other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is funded by Service Canada, and as per the funding requirements, all successful candidates need to meet all of the following criteria at the start of employment:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• A Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act;
• Legally entitled to work according to Ontario legislation and regulations;
• Able to provide a vulnerable sector police check as per position requirement;
• Have Ontario G or G2 driver's license as per position requirement;
• Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education in Social Work.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, email systems)
• Self-motivated, self-directed, energetic, resourceful, flexible, willingness to assist members of the team
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently within a team setting and respectfully in a shared office space.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diversity of people and communities
• Ability to work in a manner that affirms the CAST’s Anti-oppression/Anti-Racism Policy
• Proficiency in a second language, an asset

OTHER INFORMATION

Communities Served:

• Families and children we work with come from a wide range of diverse backgrounds (racial, ethnic and cultural)
• Children and youth who have been physically, sexually, and/or emotionally abused or at risk of such abuse
• Children and youth who are neglected or at risk of neglect
• Children and youth who live in foster homes and group homes
• Youth who are learning to live independently e.g. building life skills, looking for or maintaining independent living arrangements and jobs
• Children and youth with special needs – developmental delays, physical disabilities.
• Parents and older youth who may live at or below the poverty line, live in sub-standard housing, in shelters or are homeless. Many are drug-addicted, suffer from mental illness and are dealing with unresolved traumas.

We are committed to make efforts to hire priority students as follows:

• Black or other racialized youth
• Indigenous youth
• Youth with disabilities
• Youth in care or previous children in care

During the online application process, applicants will have the opportunity to complete the Employment Equity questionnaire, to indicate if they self-identify as being part of one or more of the above under-represented groups. Answering the questionnaire is voluntary and all responses will be kept confidential and used only for the purposes outlined in this program.

Accommodation at CAST

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department at 416-924-4640 x2300. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

APPLY NOW!

Apply directly on our website at www.torontocas.caunder the Careers section NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM on MONDAY MAY 22, 2023.

If you cannot apply on our website, applications can be faxed (416-324-2400), or mailed (30 Isabella Street, 5th Floor) to the attention of Human Resources, clearly indicating the Job Posting Number.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Internship / Co-op
Contract length: 12 weeks

Salary: $15.50 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-22

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