Youth Outreach Worker - Mobile, Canada - YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford

YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford

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Mobile, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

**Youth Outreach Worker

Mobile Newcomer Youth Centre**
Location:YMCA Employment & Immigrant Services, 25 Main St. W. Hamilton, Ontario

Position Type:
Full-Time Contract (until March 31, 2025) with benefits and a complimentary YMCA
membership***
Starting Salary Range:$40, $48,000.00 annually***
Position Description:As a branch of the Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford, the YMCA Employment and Immigrant

Services branch delivers the following:
Employment Services, Youth Initiatives, Literacy and Basic Skills,
Summer and Part-time Employment Experience Programs, Youth Outreach and Immigrant and
Settlement Programs.

As part of the Newcomer Youth Center team, the Youth Settlement Worker will focus on coordinating
and supporting the planning and delivery of settlement activities that would enhance the settlement
experiences of newcomer youth.

**In this position, you will: - Develop and facilitate various activities at the Newcomer Youth Centers and other locations throughout

Hamilton. These activities range from homework help to sports and recreation, community service

projects, and informative sessions on self-confidence, health, and wellness

Develop and deliver community group information sessions to provide awareness and education about

issues relating to and contributing to gun and gang violence

Perform oneonone case management, documentation of files with attention to detail, and accurate and

timely file management

Design, implement, and evaluate youthcentered individual action plans, inperson/virtually
Ensure positive, professional communication with newcomer youth on an ongoing basis and respond

promptly to all requests, queries and concerns

Maintain knowledge of relevant services and community resources for referrals
Develop strategic partnerships to create meaningful engagement for newcomer youth within the

community.

Develop and execute program promotional initiatives to engage newcomer youth and families in

Hamilton.

Liaison with the Youth Mentorship and Youth Labour Market Orientation program to promote newcomer

youth engagement in those services

Conduct evaluations of programs to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, and level of client satisfaction
Utilize OCMS (Client Management System) to enter client information, record services and generate

reports in a timely and accurate manner, always maintaining privacy and confidentiality of clients'

records.

Deliver activities both inperson and through virtual platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams
Perform administrative and other duties as required
Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required
Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment aligning with the YMCA core values

You bring:

Postsecondary education in Child and Youth work, Care Counselling, Social Service work, and/or

related field, or a relevant combination of education and experience

Experience working with newcomer immigrant and refugee youth years old) from a trauma

- informed approach, conducting intakes, assessments and caseload management

Ability to speak fluently in Spanish or Arabic is an asset.
Knowledge and / or lived experience with risk factors contributing to gun and gang violence in Hamilton
Good interpersonal, presentation, group facilitation and negotiation skills
Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities
Demonstrated knowledge of community services in Hamilton
Demonstrated knowledge of antiracism and cultural sensitivity awareness
Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds,

including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity

One or more of the following certifications are an asset:
Mental Health First Aid
Nonviolent crisis intervention
Positive Youth Development
Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
Reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license are required
Current and valid police records check with Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within the past 6 months) is

a condition of employment