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Youth Worker Student

Barrie, ON, Canada

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Oct 23, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Original job description

Since 1953, Empower Simcoe has specialized in providing a wide range of programs and services for people and families throughout Simcoe County. We are looking for innovative, passionate, and dedicated employees. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and feel proud of the work you do every day, you've come to the right place. Your future starts now at Empower Simcoe!

We are recruiting for a Youth Worker Student to assist youth with an intellectual disability or complex needs to engage with their peers in a social setting: to assist the Youth Engagement Facilitator with planning and implementation of activities and programs; to lead a small group of youths with disabilities in a variety of community, social, recreational and work activities.   The candidate must be available to work three hours per week on Thursday evening from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Hours are not guaranteed and days and location are subject to change (Barrie or Orillia). You may also be invited to support our week of camp with extended hours (MAR 15-19, 2027). This position has an hourly rate of $21.86. This is a contract position that will end on June 14, 2027.

Minimum Requirements Of This Position Include

Completion of secondary school and enrolled in a post-secondary education in social services or related field.
Previous experience working with children and youth; previous experience with youth with exceptionalities is preferred; recreation, camping or mediator experience an asset. 
Valid G class driver's license and own reliable transportation to be used in the course of employment.
Demonstrated skills in inclusive leadership, including building relationships, problem solving and decision making, self-awareness, championing change and innovation.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Current valid certificates in First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (N.V.C.I) and medication dispensing or successful completion of a recognized pharmacology course.

Duties And Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

Following the overall outline and plan for each session providing leadership to a small group of youth to enable them to participate in the outlined program. 
Identifying with each youth in the group, their individual goals and expectations, and developing a plan to assist the youth in obtaining those goals within the structure of the program. 
Following the overall goals of the program.

Promoting inclusion through:  

Interaction with the youth.  
Fostering healthy relationships amongst the group members, and between group members and their peers and/or community members. 
Modelling and promoting appropriate social and communication skills.
Supporting youth to participate in various community activities.
Assisting the Youth Program Facilitator to develop plans for the Youth program.  
Fostering independence by using each activity and interaction as an opportunity to teach new skills. 
Teaching appropriate social, work and volunteer skills.  
Administering medication as outlined in each participants' individual medication direction form 
Documenting supports provided. 
Conversing with families/caregivers and updating care plans as appropriate. 
Participating in camp experiences with youth, as scheduled and required.  
Financial monitoring:
Managing team expenditures on a week-to-week basis. 
Completing weekly expenditure sheets.

Empower Simcoe is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We provide a competitive compensation package with support to succeed through our extensive training and development program. If you have the qualifications, attributes and skills we are seeking, we would like you to join our team of dedicated employees.

Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.

Submit Application By

Internal 4:00 p.m. Tuesday September 29, 2026

External 4:00 p.m. Tuesday October 6, 2026

We thank all those who apply for this position. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Empower Simcoe is committed to being non-discriminatory and providing equal and barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position, please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any issues with the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at careers@empowersimceoe.ca

Posting #26-133

Salary: $21.86 per hour

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Responsibilities

Lead a small group of youth with disabilities in planned community, social, recreational, and work activities, supporting their individual goals, inclusion, independence, and social skills. Assist with program planning, medication administration, documentation, communication with families and caregivers, camp participation, and weekly expenditure tracking.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed secondary school and be enrolled in post-secondary education in social services or a related field, with experience working with children and youth; experience with youth with exceptionalities is preferred. A valid G-class driver's license and reliable transportation, strong communication and inclusive leadership skills, and current First Aid, CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and medication-dispensing certificates or a recognized pharmacology course are required.

Skills

Inclusive Leadership
Relationship Building
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Self-Awareness
Change Management
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Youth Engagement
Program Planning
Group Leadership
Social Skills Development
Medication Administration
Documentation
Financial Monitoring
Care Plan Updates

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Keywords

Intellectual Disabilities
Complex Needs
Youth Engagement
Social Services
Inclusive Leadership
Community Activities
Recreation
Camping
Program Planning
Individual Goals
Social Skills
Communication Skills
Independence
Medication Administration
First Aid
CPR
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Pharmacology
Care Plans
Documentation
Financial Monitoring
G-Class Driver's License
Reliable Transportation

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