Settlement Worker, Youth and Wellness

 (Full-time contract until March 31, 2026)

CCS is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or immigration status.

We are searching for a full-time Settlement Worker, Youth to focus on supporting newcomer & refugee youth (ages 13-18) will be providing settlement information and referral services. 

If you want to apply your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture!

What you will be doing:

• Deliver series of weekly group sessions, to deliver interactive and engaging skills building and art self-expression activities and support overall mental wellness. 
• Facilitate active involvement of parents and care givers in group activities to encourage safe and healthy dialogue in monthly joint sessions. 
• Recruit volunteers to set up a buddy study group to courage youth to support one another 
• Coordinate newcomer and refugee youth access to employment support services, mentoring and volunteering opportunities.
• Provide recommendations for improvement, development and/or expansion of the program to ensure proactive response to clients’ changing needs. 
• Facilitate appropriate internal and external referrals and access to services in the community
• Maintain and update all client information in the OCMS database
• Prepare and submit statistical and progress reports to supervisor as required
• Develop and execute outreach plans and promotional materials to promote the program and recruit participants as required. 
• Participate in the development of a stakeholder engagement strategy to support and enhance project activities, including partnership building and maintenance
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely statistical, financial and progress reports as required. 
• Ensure various project activities are delivered on time and within scope. 
• Support Program Manager in ensuring funder’s contractual obligations are met. 
• Actively outreach to the newcomer and immigrant women in the community.

What are we looking for?

• Post-secondary education in the Social Sciences, social work, Youth and Child Development, psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• 1-2 years’ experience in related human services work, or equivalent. 
• Proven work experience in client-centered service delivery and group facilitation. 
• Current knowledge of refugee youth and community resources and services in GTA. 
• Ability to work effectively in partnership with other service providers
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, fluency in another language is an asset 
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook), Zoom and other videoconference and internet applications 

Location: 3495 Lawrence Ave E.

Compensation: $29.09 to $32.37 based on experience

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime as required

How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code T533.

Application Deadline: May 9, 2025 

CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.  We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please contact hr@ccscan.ca for assistance.

We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!