CSJ - Community Support Worker

About us:

 

LEF delivers a variety of programs to assist individuals on their journey to a sustainable livelihood. Our integrated services focus on those: in transition, new to Canada, out of the workforce, laid off, and a host of other individual circumstances. LEF offers a holistic service model, builds on community connections, and focuses on supporting the economic independence and community engagement of families.  Our Client Engagement Team weaves together services and resources to offer seamless support across newcomer, training and employment services, and all job responsibilities reflect one integrated program with staff working together across interdisciplinary teams. 

What We Offer:

A rewarding career with opportunities to foster both personal and professional growth.

Experience and professional learning offered both in-house and with valued community partners. 

 

Job Summary:

The Community Support Worker is a warm, engaging, patient, and respectful, and you understand which outreach techniques work best with different demographic groups The CSW will assist Client Engagement in supporting community members access basic information and resources address local needs and issues; usually related to basic needs and other community resources, to ensure a positive client experience.

 

  • This position is open to youths age 16 and not yet reached the age 29.

  • This position is a 35-hour work week, 8 weeks duration approx. starting May June 22, 2026.

 

Reports to: Senior Manager, Client Engagement


Hourly Rate: $17.60

 

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Support the Client Engagement team with walk in clients trying to access local services

  • Assist clients navigating various components of newcomer and community services.

  • Assist client with Resource Centre, including trouble shooting, printing, photocopying

  • Offer suggestions of appropriate tools and resources that can be used to assist in connecting clients community programs and resources.

  • Support administration duties including data entry

  • Support group activities

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Must be between the ages of 16 and 29 years of age

  • Must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian citizen

  • Demonstrate understanding of employer and client needs

  • Good oral and written communication skills

  • Versed in using online communication platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Classrooms etc.

  • Proven ability to navigate and research on the internet

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

  • Able to work remotely in a home office

  

Your application:

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Email your expression of interest to apply or transfer to recruiting@lefca.org by:

Opening Date: May 7, 2026

Closing Date:   May 14, 2026

 We thank all applicants for applying; only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

 The Learning Enrichment Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to complying with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodations to participate in the recruiting process, please contact recruiting@lefca.org

The Learning Enrichment Foundation does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to review, screen or evaluate cover letters or resumes.