Posting # 26-08
Student Placement / Summer Student – Prevention & Early Intervention Programming
Paid Placement for 8 Weeks Summer of 2026
Starting ASAP
2 Opportunities Available
About Keystone:
Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services is a dynamic, not-for-profit organization and the designated Lead Agency for Children’s Mental Health in Grey and Bruce Counties. Since 1974, we have been dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families by delivering compassionate, responsive mental health services.
At Keystone, we provide a full continuum of services, including counseling, prevention and well-being programs, short-term live-in treatment, crisis stabilization, youth justice services, and special needs programming. Our focus on coordinated access ensures that every child and youth aged 0-17 receives tailored, multi-disciplinary care to meet their unique needs.
Overview
Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services is seeking a motivated student to support prevention and early intervention programming for children and families across Grey and Bruce Counties.
Working alongside our Prevention Team, the student will assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of community-based group programming for children, youth, and caregivers.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in child development, family support, mental health promotion, community programming, and group facilitation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and delivery of prevention and early intervention group programs
- Assist with age-appropriate activities, play-based learning, and parent-child programming
- Support community outreach and engagement activities
- Prepare program materials, supplies, and activity resources
- Assist with participant registration, attendance tracking, and program documentation
- Support Program Facilitators during group sessions and community events
- Contribute ideas for activities that promote healthy child development, social-emotional well-being, and family connection
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for participants
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Child and Youth Care, Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker, Social Work, Psychology, nursing or relevant Program in early childhood development
- Interest in prevention, child development, family support, and community-based services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working with children, youth, or families is considered an asset
- Valid driver's licence and access to vehicle as travelling to different sites for groups is a requirement (mileage will be reimbursed per company Policy)
What You'll Gain
- Experience facilitating community and prevention-based programming
- Exposure to interdisciplinary service delivery alongside Public Health and Children's Mental Health professionals
- Opportunity to develop group facilitation, engagement, and program planning skills
- Mentorship from experienced child and family service professionals
This position is ideal for students seeking practical experience supporting children, youth, and families through prevention-focused programming and community engagement.
Roles are in person based in Bruce /Grey Counties with travel required to program locations (Mileage will be reimbursed)
Working 35 hours per week
Rate of pay is $20 + 8% in lieu of benefits
Program may be funded either through Canada Summer jobs or PHAC fund
Accommodation:
We are dedicated to creating an accessible organization, fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work to meet your needs. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the application process. For any accommodation requests, please contact our Human Resources Department.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you a student between the ages of 15 and 30, as required for Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) eligibility?
- Are you aware and willing that you would need to be supporting drop in groups across Bruce /Grey Counties? ( we will reimburse mileage)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
