Child & Youth Gang Prevention Worker
Location : Travel throughout York Region
REPORTS TO : Team Lead, Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program & Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team
360 kids’ Gang Prevention Team L.E.G.I.T. (Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team) are focused on working with youth aged 12-20 who are at-risk or involved in gang activity or criminogenic behavior.
As part of the LEGIT Team , Child & Youth worker will deliver large and small group presentations to youth, and school staff;
facilitate workshops; engage youth in 360 kids existing wraparound support services and mentorship opportunities. The Program Facilitator will be predominantly deployed in targeted areas / schools across the Region of York.
Specific accountabilities include :
- Develop and facilitation of appropriate program materials for at-risk youth.
- Co-ordinate presentation materials and monitor its effectiveness and delivery model.
- Use client feedback to develop new workshops.
- Act as a positive role model, mentor, and support for youth as they learn new skills
- Act as a positive role model, mentor, and support for youth as they learn new skills
- Outreach to schools and community partners to build a positive referral base.
- Utilize social media to advertise the program and increase referrals.
- Work towards meeting targets outlined by the program.
- Assist youth in accessing various community programs.
- Update and maintain records / activities and case notes.
- Work with program and 360 kids’ staff to ensure program success while positively contributing to 360 kids as an organization.
- Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED :
- Post-Secondary degree / diploma Child / youth related field (e.g. Child and Youth, Social Service Worker, Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology) or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth.
- Minimum of two years facilitation experience, experience working with at-risk or street involved youth an asset
- Informal counselling experience in terms of life skills and behaviour management
- Exceptional relationship building skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
- Motivated, has a strong work ethic, empathetic, and must be able to work with a team
- Demonstrated client focused informal counselling skills and role modelling.
- Must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique qualities of each client.
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