Supervisor, Youth Employment Bootcamp - Vancouver, Canada - YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

YMCA of GREATER VANCOUVER

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position Title:
Supervisor, Youth Employment Bootcamp

Terms:
Term, Full-Time

Location:
Robert Lee YMCA/Tong Louie YMCA (Vancouver/Surrey) Some travel required to other program sites in the Lower Mainland

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Salary:
Under review, includes benefits

Start Date:

TBD

End Date:
March 31, 2024

Reports To:
Manager, Federal Employment Programs

Nature and Scope:

The YMCA Youth Employment Bootcamp program is designed to support youth with barriers to employment to develop fundamental life, social and employability skills.

This occurs through a combination of case management, workshops and a practical work experience.

This position has the primary responsibility of supporting the staff team to deliver the program effectively, ensuring the program is meeting funder outcomes.

The position will also involve assisting in setting up structure and process for the delivery of the program, outreach to the community in order to promote and recruit participants, and establishing connections with businesses in order to develop job opportunities as participants move towards employment.

Additionally, the position will oversee facilitation, improve, and evaluate workshops related to life, social, and employability skills. The work environment is very fast-paced, with a high volume of program participants.

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee the delivery of a high quality program that meets government and YMCA requirements/standards
Provide leadership, training, coaching, and supervision to Case managers and Administrators.
Participate in full cycle HR processes with employees as necessary, including recruitment, orientation, training, coaching, development, and discipline
Ensure compliance with all terms of program agreements and support team to meet funding requirements including: targets, expenditures of funds, financial and statistical reporting
Implement and refine a promotions plan, ensuring that the outreach initiatives achieve program targets
Collect statistical and program information and create quarterly activity reports
Effectively respond to crisis and work with staff to implement behavioral management strategies
Relationship building with multiple stakeholders including referral agencies and community organizations (in particular, those working with youth with mental illness), government agencies and businesses
Conduct outreach in order to engage and recruit suitable participants
Recruit potential employers for work and volunteer opportunities for participants
Plans, participates in and supports Associationwide initiatives and fundraising events
Ensure the YMCA's reputation as charity of choice is understood and supported by the community
Ensure the safety of all members, participants, staff, and property by following YMCA standards, policies and procedures

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary education in a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education/ work experience
Minimum 1 year experience supervising staff or volunteers in community setting
Experience working with youth or persons facing barriers due to challenges with mental illness & substance use including concurrent disorders
Experience with developing and facilitating community based programming and services
Strong facilitation skills with proven experience in developing curriculum in life, employability and computer skills within an employment program setting
Awareness of local youth resources and willingness to develop community supports
Ability to be flexible, adaptable and multitask in high demand environment
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

Computer proficient

Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Office 365)
High degree of independence and initiative within a team environment
Emergency First Aid/CPR-C Certificate required, can be obtained within 30 days of start date
Requires access to a vehicle to travel to meetings with employer and community partners

Situation:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change to grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Since January 2023, YMCA of Northern British Columbia, YMCA-YWCA of Kamloops and YMCA of Greater Vancouver are officially one association, with one mission to strengthen our impact for communities across British Columbia.

We are YMCA BC.

This transition marks a new chapter in our long-standing history of building communities, transforming lives, and connecting people of all ages, stages, backgrounds and abilities, to unique opportunities to learn, grow, and reach their potential.

YMCA BC provides services in health, fitness & aquatics, child care, camping, employment & community services to over 150,000 participants annually.

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