Program Monitor, Focus On Youth Program - Hamilton, Canada - Toronto Catholic District School Board

Toronto Catholic District School Board

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Program Monitor(s), Focus on Youth Program

$28.00 per hour, 35 Hours per Week

June 5 (Approximately) - August 25, 2023

Contract Position

Under the direction of the HWDSB Community Engagement Officer and the Focus on Youth Program Lead, the Program Monitor provides leadership, supervision, and monitoring of secondary students hired to work within community agency and HWDSB summer programs as part of the Focus on Youth program.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Coordinate interviews, hiring and the orientation of student employees and contribute to arranging the placement of hired students in a variety of community agencies and HWDSB roles
Create and/or build upon tools for managing information and program evaluation
Develop, deliver and evaluate training by accordance with HWDSB policies/procedures and applicable legislation for Focus on Youth student employees (including preplacement learning and weekly learning communities)
Supervise and support a group of students in the successful performance of placement duties (including visiting placements, monitoring performance and addressing concerns)
Act as a mediator when issues or problems arise in placement
Collaborate and build relationships with community agencies to enhance opportunities for students
Prepare and submit all required administrative documents
Assist in the preparation of final Ministry reports and related evaluation
Ensure that the policies and procedures of HWDSB are followed and maintained
Ensure the safety of all students, while participating in the programs, by working in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all HWDSB policies & procedures

Qualifications:

Postsecondary education combined with related work experience in education, community engagement, social work, child and youth work, or other related field(s)
Demonstrated experience supervising, leading and mentoring youth (ages 1518), preferably in a community program setting
Proven experience leading positive youth development, youth engagement, leadership and/or youth employment programs
Experience and sensitivity working with underrepresented youth and youth experiencing barriers
Experience developing and facilitating training and professional development to a youth audience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities
Strong organization skills (project management, meeting deadlines, coordinating events, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, problem solve and work efficiently with a diverse group of stakeholders
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively as a member of a team to provide appropriate and proactive support and services
Ability to lead consistently and provide objective evaluation
Experience planning and implementing programming in a virtual setting
Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) valid within 6 months
Must have access to reliable transportation
Knowledge of instructional strategies and methods is considered an asset
Knowledge of HWDSB organizational structures, programs and policies is considered an asset

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023

Interview Dates:
May , 2023

Interview Format:
Panel

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB's mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world.

Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples);
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; (e.g. Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.)
Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
Persons who identify as women; and
Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e. Twospirit and LGBTQIA+)

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement
HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship