Youth Services Worker
About the role
(Full-time Contract from June 29, 2026 to August 7,2026)
Catholic Crosscultural Services (CCS) is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or status.
Are you a passionate student, committed to making a difference in your community, seeking a summer job experience where you don't just "do a job"? You can make a difference and elevate your resume, all while working in a great work environment where your contribution is valued and respected!
We are currently accepting applications for summer students interested in working as a Youth Services Worker
To be eligible for this position, you must meet the participant requirements under the Canada Summer Jobs Agreement with as outlined:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
- Note: International students are not eligible participants.
What you'll get to do:
- Assist in designing a structured summer activity plan tailored to newcomer and refugee youth (ages 7–12), integrating academics, settlement learning, and recreation to strengthen adjustment and confidence.
- Support the training and coordination of youth volunteers so they can effectively help deliver programming that meets the needs of newcomer children.
- Work with Summer Program Staff to conduct targeted outreach to newcomer families, register participants, and reduce barriers to program access.
- Facilitate and oversee daily activities that build academic skills, language development, creativity, and social interaction, creating a supportive environment for newcomer children.
- Prepare pre- and post-program evaluations for parents and participants to help assess outcomes for newcomer and refugee youth, and document insights to improve future programming.
What you need to know/have:
- Currently enrolled in high school, or recent graduate of a post-secondary program in Social Services, Community Development or a related field
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with diverse communities
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- Strong research, organization, and documentation skills
- Excellent verbal and writing skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with databases or CRM systems is an asset
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Language skills (e.g., Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi) are considered a strong asset
- Ability to operate proficiently with Microsoft Office, online meeting tools and web-based applications is required
Location: Scarborough, ON
Hours: 35 per week, occasional weekends and evenings may be required.
Compensation: $17.60 per hour
How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code SS - 2026 -07
This position will remain open until filled.
**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!
Screening & Vacancy Information: CCS does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for candidate screening. This position is for a current, active vacancy