Community Worker, Youth Programs

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.
30+ days ago