Summer Student – Social Services Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Family Services of Ontario offers culturo-linguistically responsive counselling, settlement and rehabilitation services to enhance the functioning and quality of life of individuals and families.

Position Title:                 Summer Student – Social Services Assistant

Position Type:                 Temporary Full-Time from Summer 2025 till 2025.08.31

Hours of Commitment:  280 hours at Ontario minimal wage

Number of Vacancies:    4

Reporting to:                  Settlement Program Manager or their Delegates

Apply by e-mail:              recruit@cfso.care

Responsibilities

• Support office administration and volunteer coordination needs
• Data and meeting recording in confidential databases
• Support marketing with design, social media implementation, outreach activities, and research
• Support the implementation of the Summer Camp, workshops, and community events
• Develop and disseminate public education materials in multiple languages
• Maintain positive relations online, onsite, over the phone, and at outreach locations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• Eligible for the Canada Summer Job program per requirements prescribed by ESDC.
• Completed/enrolled in a secondary, post-secondary, vocational or technical educational program.
• Preference given to students in social service, non-profit, or related field at post-secondary level.
• Experience with running children’s summer camp an asset
• Basic understanding of social services offered by CFSO
• Able to operate basic office equipment and operating systems
• Proven ability to exercise high level of confidentiality
• Fluency in English, plus Mandarin and/or Cantonese. Other East Asian languages are assets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Willingness to work days / evenings, and occasional weekends as required.
• Clearance from a Vulnerable Sector Police Screening

CFSO is an inclusive employer.  Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.