Spryfield Youth Centre Coordinator - Halifax, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

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Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting

Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Youth Centre Coordinator will support operations of the Spyfield Youth Centre in the Captain Willian Spry Community Centre.

The Youth Centre offers a range of services and programs for youth to access including counselling, job support, and mental health support.

It is the responsibility of the Youth Centre Coordinator to create and maintain a supportive environment.

The role requires an adaptable and flexible personality, comfortable completing a range of activities including leading activities, connecting youth to support services, and managing the dynamics and behaviours in the space.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead the coordination, and facilitation of dropin activities
Supervise frontline Youth Centre Worker staff
Provide resource and referral support to youth (both inhouse support and external support)
Create and maintain a safe and inclusive space for a diverse set of youth
Provide orientation to all new youth attending dropin programs
Active ongoing engagement during dropin times to manage dynamics and behaviours
Attend monthly program staff meetings
Carry out administrative work by recording information from shift (I.e. reporting incidents, making note of supplies needed, taking count of number of youth in attendance, etc.)
Promote the youth centre in the surrounding community

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

Grade 12 or equivalent
Minimum two (2) years of related work or volunteer experience in a social service environment in a support capacity
Experience working or volunteering in an environment with atrisk youth (working or volunteering in culturally, racially diverse, and/or lowincome communities)
Must attend all mandatory orientation/training sessions (e.g. Emergency First Aid and Level C CPR, WHMIS, etc.)

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Technical / Job-Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of youth engagement strategies
Experience in leadership and group facilitation is considered an asset
Mental Health First Aid is considered an asset
Knowledge of current supports and services available for youth
Knowledge of harm reduction approaches to youth support

Security Clearance Requirements:

Selected applicants must complete an employment screening check, including a Child Abuse Registry Check and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

COMPETENCIES:
Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS:
Casual, hourly

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week (anticipated). Must be present for drop-in hours (3:00-8:00 pm) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

SALARY:
Non-union; $26.20 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay).

WORK LOCATION:
Captain William Spry Community Centre; 16 Sussex St, Halifax

CLOSING DATE:

Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 28th, 2024.**During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation.

Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.