Student Placement Program
Our Student Placement Program
At York Region Children’s Aid Society (YRCAS), we partner with accredited educational institutions to provide student placements, co-ops, and internships. We are always thrilled to welcome current and graduating students into our Agency to engage in purpose-driven developmental opportunities that provide individuals with the chance to learn more about the Child Welfare Sector, and contribute meaningfully to the health, wellbeing and success of children, youth, families, and our broader community.
We provide opportunities across the Agency (as available) including:
- Intake and Assessment
- Family Services
- Family Intervention
- Children’s Services
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Corporate Services
- Communications
- People and Culture
- And much more!
Please note that we do not typically offer short-term student opportunities (e.g. under 4 months), or co-op opportunities for high school students.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
YRCAS collaborates with communities to provide and advance equitable and accessible supports to ensure the wellbeing of the diverse children, youth, and families of York Region.
Vision
Every child and youth has a healthy future in a caring family, in supportive communities.
Values
Accountable
We are transparent and act with integrity in applying our values and monitoring our performance.
Collaborative
We work to be community-based by listening and amplifying the voice of diverse communities, working together to leverage our collective resources and meet common goals.
Compassionate
We listen and seek to understand our clients and staff and assist them to meet their goals.
Equitable
We provide services that are fair, inclusive, accessible and trauma informed, to support the unique needs and circumstances of children, youth and families that we serve.
Innovative
We courageously challenge the status quo and work to collaboratively design solutions that improve well-being of children, youth and families.
Proactive
We have a holistic approach to service with a focus on prevention and early intervention to support children, youth, and family well-being.
- Proof of Enrollment
- Vulnerable Sector Screening OR Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Depending on the Role)
- Proof of completion of COVID-19 vaccination series as outlined by Health Canada (As Requested)
- CPIN Record Check
- Proof of Insurance Required (Depending on the Role)
YRCAS is fully committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
We welcome applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and those from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
YCRAS is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free.
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview.
Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
We appreciate all applications received. All communications will be held in strict and professional confidence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their submissions.
Current Opportunities
For all employment opportunities, visit: Recruitment (adp.com)
Student Placement Portal
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