Project Assistant - Scarborough, Canada - Agincourt Community Services Association

Agincourt Community Services Association

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Scarborough, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Project Assistant - Youth Supporting Youth

Contract full-time position (28 hours per week - $24/hour)

Contract Start date:
May 21, 2024;
Contract End date: December 31, 2024

With possibility of renewal

Reports to:
Project Coordinator - Youth Supporting Youth

DEADLINE TO APPLY:
April 28, 2024

Background
ACSA is a nonprofit, multi service agency addressing needs and empowering children, youth, newcomers, homeless, and otherwise underserved communities.

Our core programs include housing and outreach programs, food security programs, newcomer services, youth outreach and therapy programs, child and family programs, early years' programs, computer access programs, and community engagement.

The Youth Supporting Youth (YSY) pilot is a peer support program that will reinforce the capacity building and opportunities for marginalized and vulnerable youth, including those at risk or involved with gang violence.

The project is a part of York Region's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, which is a long-term tool to enhance safety and well-being through proactive, targeted and community-driven actions.

Summary of Job Functions

We are seeking a dynamic, community oriented and administratively-savvy individual to assist the work and initiatives of the Youth Supporting Youth project.

The YSY Project Assistant will report to the YSY Project Coordinator, supporting the administration, outreach and communication of the YSY Project to the youth and local neighbourhoods of Northern Georgina, Central Newmarket, South-Central Markham, and South-Central Richmond Hill (including the City of Vaughan).

The YSY Project Assistant will be present in each of the communities on a weekly basis to support and mentor Peer Mentors and Community Ambassadors, for the onboarding and training of Community Healers, and for the facilitation of workshops.

Duties include:

Assist the YSY Project Coordinator in the development an outreach and engagement plan; then lead the implementation of the outreach and engagement plan in each of the four areas
Schedule and coordinate initiatives and events with local residents and youth support workers to promote the Youth Supporting Youth program
Build and implement resources, communications and tools needed for community outreach and engagement (I.e. Visuals, language, slide decks, infographics, charts, presentations, etc.)
Build and implement resources, communications and tools need for community feedback and evaluation (I.e. surveys, community boards, etc.)
Create and manage the database of engagement at meetings and events
Provide inperson oversight, mentorship, and communications with Community Ambassadors and Peer Mentors in the various York Region neighbourhoods
Prepare for and lead workshop and initiative logistics (I.e. venue booking, room set up and tear down, food and refreshments, travel, signage, etc.) as well as the related budget pieces
Provide inperson and online training and facilitation for Peer Mentors and Community Healers
Support the Project Coordinator in facilitating ongoing conversations with leaders and stakeholders to uncover prospective opportunities
Support the acquisition of materials and resources for trainings, initiatives, events, and engagements
Comfortably practice strong administrative skills to track metrics, budgets, communicate and complete necessary data collection, management and reporting for this portion of the Youth Supporting Youth project

Qualifications:

1 to 2 years' experience and/or education in Community Development, Social Services, Youth Justice or related field
Knowledge of and experience related to York Region, (preferably Markham, Richmond Hill, Newmarket, Vaughan or Georgina)
1 to 2 years of administrative experience
1 to 2 years mentoring and leading teams
Strong financial skills (I.e. budgeting, tracking, reporting)
Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, One Drive, Teams) and Adobe Suite
Facilitation of presentations, workshops, capacity building sessions and meetings
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and adapt quickly to the evolving needs of the community and project
Strong communication skills (oral and written)
Available to work evenings and weekends
Second language is an Asset (particularly Mandarin, Cantonese, Tamil)
Mandatory access to vehicle and valid Gclass license
Clean Vulnerable Sector Screening Check

Attention:
Human Resources

ACSA is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community.

We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.