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Community Worker, Youth Programs

Community Worker, Youth Programs

Pinecrest Queensway Community Health CentreRichmond Rd, Ottawa, ON KB R, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$20.17–CA$23.73 hourly
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Summary

The Community Youth Worker(s) in Youth Programs report(s) to the Youth Programs Supervisor(s) and works closely with the members youth programs team in community-based programming and community participants in PQ’s catchment area. The Community Youth Worker is responsible for planning and facilitating programming for youth aged 10-18 years with the goal of developing leadership skills, encouraging volunteerism and civic engagement. This position requires excellent facilitation skills, the ability to respond the needs of diverse populations and a strong ability to deliver programming in person within a variety of community locations (schools, community houses, recreation centers, family shelter, etc). A priority focus for this role is working with economically diverse youth from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Programming :

  • Involve participants in identifying their needs and interests.
  • Create a supportive environment for young people, 10 to 18 years, from diverse backgrounds.
  • Plan and lead program activities, with a specific focus on culture and heritage to develop self-confidence, social and life skills of participants.
  • Develop, and implement / facilitate workshops and programming which meet the identified needs of the participants.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of special projects such as youth conferences and events.
  • Promote all PQ youth programs, events and special projects - outreach, flyers, social media etc.
  • Provide information and access to community resources for participants.
  • Provide in person programming and potentially pivot to a hybrid model if necessary
  • Assist in the recruitment and selection of program participants
  • Assist with activities to identify youths’ needs and interests
  • Contribute to building and maintaining relevant relationships and partnerships with collaborating organizations and individuals

Administration

  • Participate as an active team member in project staff meetings, partner and agency meetings as appropriate.
  • Participate in regular one on one meetings with the supervisor.
  • Liaises with pertinent community partners and community members.
  • Maintains records for petty cash, program participation forms, crisis interventions / referrals, and program evaluation.
  • Supports the writing of interim as well as final reports.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Common Responsibilities

  • Working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and seeks to minimize risk in keeping with Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures.
  • Working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health.
  • Incorporating and strengthening collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals.
  • Contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data and relevant information, and participate in research.
  • Maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice.
  • Supporting the Centre’s student and volunteer placement programs.
  • Promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities.
  • Contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees.
  • Working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre.
  • Contributing to the Centre’s practices of hiring, orienting and training of staff.
  • Contributing to the Centre’s efforts to secure and maximize resources for current and new programs, services and activities.
  • Participating in the Centre’s efforts to enhance its capacity through staff development.
  • Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

    • Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in health or social services, youth and childcare worker, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience creating a safe and inclusive environment, including virtual environments.
  • Training and experience in-program planning, group facilitation and leadership development.
  • Training / experience in group facilitation including virtual programming on a variety of platforms including ZOOM, Google Meets.
  • Experience working with high-risk youth
  • Knowledge of Adolescent Development.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Fluency in English essential, fluency in Somali or Arabic or French a strong asset, other languages also desirable.
  • Position requires evening, weekend hours
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR (level C) required.