This is a part-time position operating Mondays-Fridays from 3 : 00pm-7 : 00pm. However, during school PA days, winter break, march break, and summer break the program operates during the day for 7 hours.

• Students currently in their 3rd / 4th year of Post-Secondary studies (College / University) may apply. All placement experience will be reviewed and considered.

The 360°kids YOUTHrive program provides youth within social housing communities across York Region with wraparound supports. Youth Workers provide mentorship to the youth through informal counselling services, job search support, homework and post-secondary assistance, and basic life skills. Its objective is to encourage leadership, promote life skills and help mentor the youth within the community. The program offers a variety of supports including workshops, relationship building, cooking classes, guest speakers, job supports, community outreach, sports, homework help, along with self-esteem building activities and more.

Direct accountabilities include :

QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED :

Minimum one years’ experience required working with at risk youth and / or street involved people.  Advanced knowledge of issues relating to activities of street involved people and knowledge of relevant legislation.

This is a free drop-in program offered five days per week during the after school hours of the day for children ages 7-12 and youth ages 13-18. The YOUTHrive program also offers a full day summer program for children and youth living in the communities we serve.

360°kids is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible organization. We are dedicated to having a workforce that reflects the diversity of York Region with a variety of perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applicants from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities and individuals with lived experience of homelessness.

Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants that require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to notify the People and Culture Department when contacted for an interview. We will work with you to meet your access needs in an equitable and inclusive way.

Upon joining 360°kids, you'll be welcomed into a fun and collaborative environment where we truly value our employees and want to see them succeed. We thank everyone for their interest and appreciate the time put into applying, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted