Newcomer Youth Engagement Worker - Scarborough, Canada - Strides Toronto

Strides Toronto

Verified Company

Scarborough, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT US

ABOUT THE ROLE

The
Newcomer Youth Engagement Worker is a full-time contract position that provides a range of outreach, prevention and early intervention services to newcomer youth, families, and groups to enhance and maintain a newcomer youth's development within in the community.

_Salary range:
__$54,926 to $63,962 per annum_

_ _This role is a part of the OPSEU Local 567 bargaining unit_._

This is a Contract role until March 31, 2024 with the possibility of extension._

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
We provide a hybrid work model and competitive Group Health Benefits and Pension Plan.
We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
We have a diverse and inclusive work environment with staff who speak multiple languages and dialects.
We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our team members and clients can thrive.
We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Provide a range of services that are responsive to a youth's individual need that enhance and maintains their development within in the community.
Engage in professional development activities and record accurate client information that is reflective of policy, accreditation and ministry standards, while illustrating the goals, targets and deliverables of identified services
Develop, plan, and implement workshops, programs, and skill development groups internally and within the community.
Develop and nurture strong community linkages for the purpose of engagement and response to crisis as required.
Respond and participate in organizational wide initiatives
Work collaboratively with others across the organization to plan and develop trainings, events and campaigns, to make recommendations for change and to implement new technologies and processes.
Engage newcomer youth to identify issues, needs, goals, skills, abilities, and services needed as well as barriers to accessing these services.
Develop and facilitate settlement programming to newcomer youth as outlined in our funding agreement

THE "MUST HAVES"
The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:

Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent degree/diploma.
12 years of directly related experience.
Experienced in facilitating settlement groups and/ or related violence prevention program coordination.
Skills in public speaking and delivering group programs and workshops.
A combination of clinical, program development, and administrative skills and abilities.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and needs of newcomer and refugee youth and families.
Understanding and knowledge of various community opportunities.
Knowledge of Scarborough/Greater Toronto Area such as TTC bus routes and major intersections
Understanding of mental health challenges faced by newcomer youth.
Knowledge and strong understanding of mental health and mental health challenges faced by newcomer youth.
Knowledge of the community served by the Agency; and a demonstrated understanding of Diversity/Equity and Inclusion and Anti-Black Racism issues; and awareness and sensitivity to diversity in the workplace and within the community are required.
Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, antioppressive/antiracism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families.
Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.

THE 'NICE TO HAVES'

First Aid and CPR Training is an asset.
Prior experience in Crisis Prevention and Intervention would be an asset
Food Handlers Certification is an asset
Trained in WHMIS is an advantage
Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
Knowledge of the cultural diversity of communities served by the agency.
Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.
Bilingual in both official languages is an asset.

BEFORE STARTING WITH US

Full vaccination against COVID19 or have received an exemption from the organization's policy.
A Vulnerable Sector police check.

HOW TO APPLY

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto's own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.