Outreach Worker - Edmonton, Canada - Hope Mission

Hope Mission

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Title :
Outreach Worker - Kids & Youth Program

Based at:
R.W. Tegler Youth Centre Ave)

Reports to:
Program Manager, R.W. Tegler Centre

Hours of work :
Shifts will vary from 10am-6pm and 12pm-8pm. Monday-Friday

Start date:
Immediate

Status:
Full time

Wage:
$15/hour = 4% vacation pay __________________________________________

OUR MISSION
To serve, strengthen and uplift men, women, youth and children through the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ
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Job Summary:

An Outreach Worker at the Tegler Youth Center will work with the Outreach team to run after-school programs for children and youth (ages 6-18) both at the centre and in the community/schools.

Key Attributes:

Teamwork: able to serve alongside a team of outreach workers to run an engaging program for kids and youth
Passion for and commitment to working with children, youth, and families who face a variety of obstacles and challenges, through food.
Program facilitation: able to engage with a group of children and youth by leading games and Bible lessons.
Multi-Tasking: able to juggle competing needs and prioritize completion of tasks and projects.
Crisis Response: Able to use conflict resolution & deescalation techniques to manage crisis & conflict situations
Flexibility: willingness to adapt as program needs and opportunities change with a joyful attitude.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop supportive mentoring relationships with children and youth
Build rapport with families, schools, and community partners
Plan, prepare, and implement active and emotionally supportive programs & events for children & youth
Lead groups of children and youth in games, lead object lessons, and Biblical devotions. Lesson planning for activities listed above.
Promote positive relationships and choices during program times through effective behaviour management techniques
Responsible for entering and filing registration forms and documentation of critical incidents
Responsible for setup and cleanup of program space
Provide and serve snacks and meals for children and youth
Other related tasks and duties as required

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

Class 5 driver's license
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, run, and play active sports and games with youth
Excellent communicator
Conflict resolution and verbal deescalation skills
Knowledge of resources and supports available for children, youth, and families in Edmonton
Degree in youth work, child & youth care, or related education an asset
23 years experience working with children and youth in an afterschool setting
Standard First Aid certification not required but an asset

Other Requirements:

Being a Christian Organization we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a fulltime basis.
Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
Adherence to Hope Mission's policies and procedures

To apply, please send:

Resume and

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Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian organization _

To:
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _

Salary:
$15.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

Please provide a paragraph expressing why you are interested in working with a Christian organization. You can include this information in your cover letter or in the space below.

Ability to Commute: