Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Worker - Dartmouth, Canada - BGC Greater Halifax Clubs

BGC Greater Halifax Clubs

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Dartmouth, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Worker
**BGC Greater Halifax Clubs

Dartmouth**Opportunity and Description:BGC Greater Halifax Clubs seeks a youth outreach worker who will

work in the community of Dartmouth North, and East Dartmouth, and support the work and mission of the Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Program.

This community-based program is in partnership with, and funded by, the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services.

It's designed to improve the immediate and long-term social, economic, educational, and health outcomes for vulnerable youth between the ages of 12 and 19 who are at risk of sexual violence/exploitation.

The Outreach Worker will engage youth through mentorship and by assisting them to access services and supports. They will work out of our Dartmouth North location on Farrell St., and/or virtually.

While focused on serving youth in Dartmouth North, the work may also involve supporting clients in other communities in Greater Halifax.

About BGC of Greater Halifax

Our charity offers a diverse and dynamic range of programs to children and youth from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and neighbourhoods.

We host programs at sites in Cole Harbour, Dartmouth, Sackville, and Spryfield. In 2021, we served approximately 4,100 children and youth.

Experience and Qualifications
The Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Worker will have experience and/or can demonstrate ability and qualifications in:

Experience in working with youth in a community-based setting; life experience is a definite asset
Postsecondary education in social sciences (Child and Youth Studies, Human Service, etc.)
Knowledge of and connection to Dartmouth communities
Knowledge and understanding of youth development
Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction and traumainformed support
Comfortable with and experienced in responding to disclosures of violence, sexual violence, and other sensitive information
Experience in safeguarding confidentiality of information and records
Knowledge and understanding of family, community, social, and historical factors, and their impact on youth development
Experience in mentorship
Program and workshop development
Ability to support and engage youth in both group and oneonone sessions
Ability to support and engage youth through virtual platforms such as text, phone, and Zoom
Knowledge of youth/family/community resources, programs, and services within the community and within Nova Scotia
Knowledge of and experience in helping youth navigate and access community services and supports
Knowledge and experience in working with culturally and socially diverse youth
Demonstration of experience in working from a strengthsbased and relationshipbased perspective
Experience in providing emotional support and problem solving for youth
Be creative, adventurous, and possess a knowledge/understanding of community and trends pertaining to youth
Demonstration of passion for working with youth, specifically in supporting youth who may be facing multiple and complex challenges
Knowledge of and demonstration of passion for the BGC mission and movement are definite assets
Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle
All employees of BGC Greater Halifax must complete vulnerable sector, criminal record, and child abuse registry checks.

Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities require work service of 40 hours per week; occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to support various events and programs.

Salary:
$40,000.00-$45,000.00 per year

Benefits: