Social Services Worker Student Placement

Social Services Student Placement

Position Title: Social Services Student Placement

Volunteer Type: In Person

Location: 3333 Finch Ave East

Volunteer Hours: Flexible on any weekday from 9am - 5pm

Volunteers Needed: 1

Reports to: Friendly Connection and Wellness Program Coordinator & Community Health Promotions Program Manager

Start date: January 05, 2026

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting with Friendly Connections, Security Check, Meals on Wheels, and Health Promotion Outreach Services, and providing support to clients and caregivers in-person, and by telephone in accessing services, and information as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the Friendly Connections, Security Check, Meals on Wheels service delivery
  • Works with the service teams to provide assessment, service delivery, and evaluation based on clients’ needs in a safe and timely manner.
  • Completes documentation including dated notes, service unit reports in SPLC Intranet and Alayacare database as required.
  • Reports clients’ concerns and issues, files incidence reports, and makes internal and external referrals as needed.
• Supports and assists with health promotion activities
  • Assists in the outreach and coordination of a wide range of health education services such as wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention. 
  • Assists in conducting informational, educational, and training seminars including government, community, and health services with clientsand caregivers. 
• Ensures clients, volunteers, and staff safety
  • Complies with the Agency’s “Client Safety”, “Risk Management” and “Health and Safety” policy and procedures and ensures the safety of clients, volunteers, and self.
  • Ensures privacy of information and maintains confidentiality of staff, volunteers, residents, and clients.
  • Identifies and reports any safety concerns/issues to supervisor/ manager immediately.
  • Taking appropriate steps/measures to resolve safety concerns/ issues raised.
• Performs other support duties
  • Attends meetings, trainings and participates in SPLC’s activities including staff and volunteer events as required.
  • Develops good relationships with volunteers and encourages their active involvement in the Centre.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Social Service Worker degree, or certificate program with a recognized college or university.
• Highly detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Strong organization skills and accurate filing and record-keeping.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly action-oriented and results-oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multicultural team.

Working Conditions:

• Sitting in front of the computer terminal for long periods of time
• May have frequent work interruptions

Orientation & Training

• Volunteer Services will provide an orientation covering organizational policies and procedures, including COVID-19 safety measures.
• Completion of IPAC Mandatory Training is required for all onsite positions.
• Organizational training will be provided for all new volunteers.
• Position-specific training and orientation will be conducted by the direct supervisor.

Supervision & Evaluation

• Ongoing supervision and support will be provided by the Friendly Connection and Wellness Program Coordinator & Community Health Promotions Program Manager.

Other Requirements

• Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory.
• Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid Medical Exemption Certificate is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Senior Persons Living Connected is a diverse work environment.  We encourage applications from all persons, including persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided, if needed, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act.  Volunteer Services Recruitment Team E-mail volunteerrecruitment@splc.ca