Youth Worker Summer Youth Leadership - Toronto, Canada - West Neighbourhood House

West Neighbourhood House

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Youth Worker, Summer Youth Leadership Development Program
West Neighbourhood House, formerly St. Christopher House, is a multi-service, neighbourhood-based
agency that has served the diverse communities of downtown west Toronto since 1912. The central purpose
of West Neighbourhood House is to enable less-advantaged individuals, families and groups in the
community to gain greater control over their lives and community.

People of Colour, persons with disabilities, women and persons of all sexual orientations and

gender identities/expressions. Applicants with lived experience as a participant of West

Neighbourhood House programs, or related programming from similar organizations, are

also strongly encouraged to apply.

West Neighbourhood House will provide accommodation throughout the recruitment &

selection process to applicants with disabilities. During any stage of the recruitment process,

please indicate the nature of any accommodation(s) you may require. Any information
**received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement a 7-week Youth Leadership Program-Counsellors in Training for youth
ages 13-16;

Implement skill-based activities for youth; volunteer experience, communication, teamwork,
leadership, conflict resolution, and employment skills;

Plan and implement a variety of social and recreational activities in addition to the skill development

activities, such as:
sports, crafts, out trips and games;

Provide support to participants during their volunteer placements;

Conduct on-going evaluation of the program and its effectiveness;

Prepare a report at the end of the program;

Work closely with supervisor, reporting progress, problems that arise, and other related matter;

Work and liaise with parents;

Provide support to program staff and volunteers as required;

Work as part of the Children Youth and Family Support Programs team.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in related field (Child and Youth Worker, Community Social Services,
Social Work) or equivalent combination of training and experience;

Experience working with youth/teens ages 13 to 16;

Demonstrated experience in
at least 2 of the following areas:

Program planning

Delivery or participation in youth leadership programs

Program evaluation

Working with community partners in volunteer projects

West Neighbourhood House is an equal opportunity employer.

A United Way Member Agency _

***Previous experience working in summer day camps would be an asset;

Experience with at risk/disadvantaged youth an asset;

Computer literacy & administration experience an asset;

Knowledge of local community and resources an asset.

Status:
Contract (June 5 to August 28, 2023)

Start Date:
June 5, 2023***
Hours: up to 35 per week

Rate:
$22.34 per hour

Unit:
Newcomer and Family Programs

Immediate Supervisors:
Coordinator, Children, Youth & Family Support

Posting Date:
May 3, 2023

Closing Date:
May 10, 2023

**Please send resumes by 5:00 pm on the closing date to: Hiring Committee
248 Ossington Ave.

Toronto, ON
M6J 3A2