Youth Advisor, Newcomer Youth Leadership - Argyle, Canada - YMCA Ottawa

YMCA Ottawa

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Argyle, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position:
Youth Advisor, Newcomer Youth Leadership Development Program (Taggart Y) - FT Permanent

Location: 180 Argyle Avenue

Type:
Full-time, preferred start date September 11th, 2023

Preferred start date:
Monday, Sep 11, 2023

Closing date:
Friday, Sep 08, 2023

Overview

The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since the first Y opened in 1851.

Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier in spirit, mind, and body.

The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address critical social needs in our community.

We are a leader and valued partner in creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of responsibility, honesty, caring, respect, and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

Working for the Y

Are you looking to use your skills and unique gifts to make a real difference in your community? The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated.

The YMCA provides hundreds of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.

We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

Whether you are starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, you will find many exciting opportunities to achieve your personal and career goals.

Some of the benefits of working for the Y include:

What we offer

At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.

Our competitive wage and benefit package include:

Free YMCA gym membership;
Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps);
Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services;
Health and Dental Insurance;
Longterm Disability and Life Insurance;
Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan;
Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation;
Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months.

- _Some benefits may vary based on employment terms_

What do you offer?

The Youth Advisor is responsible to provide orientation information and consultation to the youth participants, facilitating training workshops for the participants, providing mentorship, and organizing the sport group activities for the youth.

As part of a team, the Youth Advisor is responsible to provide support to the Program Supervisor to organize and facilitate the advisory committee with the relevant stakeholders and to develop course materials, resources and curriculum.

The Youth Advisor presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and ensures excellent customer service is provided to participants through providing coaching and mentorship and general program delivery.

Some of the tasks of this position include:

Engage participants who are having difficulty acquiring certain skills or achieving a difficult goal.
Facilitate leadership and life skills training as requested.
Provide coaching and mentorship to the youth participants.
Ensure quality of the Y experience for the youth participants.
Implement procedures for the operation of programs within the guidelines and contractual obligations.
Provide oneonone need assessment to the youth.
Organize weekly webinars and activity sessions with the youth inperson and online.
Provide support in marketing, outreach activities, and others.
Work with the Program Supervisor to resolve any issues relating to the program.
Provide followup support to program participants.
As per the Protecting Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Persons Policy, staff of the YMCA will take allegations of abuse seriously.
All staff members are familiar with their duty to report and the procedure for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of a child.

What qualifications and abilities are we looking for?

At the YMCA of the National Capital Region, we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

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