Youth Outreach Worker - Grey, Canada - YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce

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Grey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Youth Outreach Worker - Gambling Awareness

Department:
Community Initiatives

Worksite Location:
Owen Sound

Position Type:
Contract full-time
Category: #4

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Shifts:
Days

Salary:
$ per hour. Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Start Date:
July 2023

Application Deadline:
June 12, 2023

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an individual who brings energy and compassion to their everyday work. Someone who is seeking meaningful employment and is passionate about helping others. Excellent communication skills with a strong customer service background.

A positive team player who is open minded, respectful, and welcoming to all individuals and who believes in the YMCA Mission and Values.

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program is funded by Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and designed to raise awareness regarding youth problem gambling.

It is a province-wide education and prevention initiative, led by the YMCA of Greater Toronto in collaboration with the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.

The Youth Outreach Worker is a frontline service delivery position within the Youth Gambling Awareness Program.

With the support of the YMCA of Greater Toronto, the Youth Outreach Worker will deliver awareness sessions, youth engagement activities, and community involvement initiatives in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Establish and maintain relationships with local school boards, community and youth service providers
Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to engage local community, meet monthly targets and increase YGAP's reach
Deliver and facilitate educational workshops to youth (824 yrs) and adults involved in youth's lives
Plan, organize and implement community involvement initiatives to raise awareness about youth gambling in conjunction with other community organizations
Design and implement youth engagement activities related to youth gambling awareness
Develop, engage and support an advisory/partnership committee (including youth and adults)
Plan and chair online/in person meetings (youth groups, professionals, provincial team, etc.)
Maintain accurate records and statistics related to the activities undertaken and outcomes achieved and provide monthly reports
Create content and support program's online content strategy and online presence
Attend and promote gambling awareness in community meetings and events/fairs (including but not limited to Gambling Awareness Week, Financial Literacy Week, Credit Education Week, etc.)
Research, and maintain up to date knowledge regarding issues and trends related to youth gambling and report learning
Support program's research and development initiatives
Follow and implement program's quality assurance measures
Maintain ongoing communication with Lead Site
Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Children's Aid Society.
Travel and overnight stay as required
Other duties as assigned

The YMCA's Commitment to Trust and Safety:
As part of a trusted charitable organization, as the first step in your journey, you will be required to:

Demonstrate your sincere interest in Youth Outreach by:
Confirming university degree or college diploma (or equivalent) in Social Science, Education or other related fields
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft and design clear and compelling communications.
Experience in the delivery of public health, prevention and awareness initiatives
Experience with outreach activities and strategies
Experience with ingroup facilitation
Knowledge of harm reduction principles
Understanding of principles of learning for both youth and adults
Experience working with youth, sensitivity and knowledge in dealing with youth from different cultural and racial backgrounds and youth with special needs
Flexibility regarding assigned work hours, travel and overnight stays
Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence
Experience in online communications, social media or interactive engagement
Must have use of a reliable vehicle as regular travel is an important component of this role
Knowledge of the community resources throughout Bruce County and Grey County would be an asset
Knowledge of gambling issues an asset
Knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum an asset
French language skill is an asset
Confirm you are minimum 18 years of age.
Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada.
Provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check / Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than ninety (90) days preceding your start date.
Provide 3 professional references.