Youth Worker Studio - Toronto, Canada - Lumenus Community Services

Lumenus Community Services

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Youth Worker - Studio

LOCATION:
Toronto, ON

POSITION TYPE:
Full-time Regular

POSTING CLOSING DATE:
March 31, 2024

Lumenus is looking for a dynamic Youth Worker to join our Counselling and Community Services Team in The Studio, in the Tweeny STARS Program.

The Studio, under the Central Toronto Youth Wellness Hub, is a 2SLGBTQ+ positive drop-in created by and for young people ages 12 to 25.

Tweeny STARS is a specialized program for 2SLGBTQ+ youth ages 10-15 that will operate out of the Studio drop-in space.

Youth can come hang out, play video games, watch movies and socialize, and check out (and even run) some workshops or youth-led groups.

At The Studio, youth and staff work together to create fun and interesting activities and workshops - art making, dance, gender expression/drag performance, sexual health workshops, discussion groups, field trips, and more.

The Studio staff also provide one-on-one support in housing, physical & mental health, education, employment, and legal matters.

The Studio celebrates the diverse experiences of all youth and strives to create a community where young people can get engaged in building allyship across difference.

Youth who come to The Studio have real decision-making power and are invited to help create the space, and build community in collaboration with Studio staff.

KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Involved in the programming creation and cofacilitation of Tweeny STARS
Establish and promote an open, safe(r) space which prioritizes BIPOC and/or 2SLGBTQ+ youth
Engage with supports and caregivers of youth where possible
Work with all youth who come to The Studio to support them in their journey to allyship
Support youth who have experiences living with mental health challenges
Address homophobic, transphobic, racist, and/or oppressive language/behaviour issues proactively through established relationships with a focus on education
With participant feedback develop workshops, discussions, field trips and special events
Facilitate workshops, activities and coordinate external facilitators
Mentor youth, provide informal confidential support and referrals as needed
Support youth to develop skills in managing peer and adult relationships, health, sexuality, and substance use from a harm reduction framework
Maintain records, documentation and data base(s), collecting participant and evaluation data to ensure the success of The Studio programs
Align work with agency mission and goals, emphasizing learning and active support
Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

Ability to demonstrate and work through a lens of sensitivity to diversity related to race, religion, culture, varied abilities, poverty, sexual orientation and gender identity, etc.
Knowledge of Antiblack racism, Antioppressive and Harm Reduction theories and ability to implement them in work with children, youth and families
Experience working with youth with behavioural, mental health and lived experience of substance use
Exceptional interpersonal skills in order to effectively build relations with diverse youth and liaise with a variety of agency staff, external professionals and individuals
Ability to multitask and engage youth in all aspects of The Studio
Enthusiastic and dynamic with a strong drive to provide high quality services
Experience with youth engagement and harm reduction practices is an asset
Experience with youth leadership and mentoring programs such as youth lead community organizing, peer mentoring and/or volunteering is an asset
Knowledge of age appropriate community and agency programs is an asset
Ability to work with and integrate knowledge from other professional staff, i.e. social work therapists, psychiatrists, etc.
Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment, exercising professional judgement in conflictual and stressful situations
Sound writing skills with a strong record in completing documentation properly and in a timely manner
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office, client database (CYSIS) and social media literacy
Participation in quality assurance, evaluation and research activities, as required.
Ability to identify clinical learning needs and seek consultation and support through supervision.
Work collaboratively with multiple teams within the agency to support the needs of youth in the program including the counselling, day treatment, residential and harm reduction teams

SKILLS
AND
KNOWLEDGE:

Child & Youth Worker diploma, Social Service Worker diploma or a degree/diploma in a related field or equivalent experience of at least 2 years
Sound knowledge of adolescent development and demonstrated experience working with youth from diverse ethnocultural and socioeconomic backgrounds including streetinvolved youth and racialized communit