Newcomer Youth Services Worker - Ajax, Canada - Community Development Council Durham

Community Development Council Durham

Verified Company

Ajax, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job title:
Newcomer Youth Services Worker

Department:
Welcome Centre and Immigrant Services

Reports to:
Newcomer Community Services Manager and Team Lead, Newcomer Wellness, Volunteer & Youth Services

Hours of work:10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Job purpose

The Newcomer Youth Services Worker is responsible for helping newcomer youth in the process of adapting to life in Canada by delivering and referring to community based education, employment, recreation, leadership, life-skills and, health and wellness supports.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for developing and delivering relevant information sessions, workshops, webinars and program activities for newcomer youth and their families.

The incumbent will assess the needs and provide guidance to youth, connecting them with appropriate educational and community resources that engage youth leadership and self-advocacy.

Company Overview

Duties and responsibilities

Develop an outreach strategy to recruit newlyarrived immigrants and newcomer youth to participate in program activities
Develop flyers, posters and presentations to promote the program
Work with volunteers, community partners and colleagues to promote and enhance newcomer youth programs
Assess needs, interests, geographic proximity, etc. of newcomer youth and volunteers that will support the delivery of program activities
Provide ongoing training for volunteers to ensure activities are successful
Initiate, develop, implement and participate in community outreach activities
Initiate new and facilitate established program activities to meet program deliverables, targets and outcomes
Plan and facilitate after school activities to ensure youth participants feel welcomed and well supported. Transition to online activities when necessary
In partnership with SWIS, promote SWIS youth advisory committee and SWIS activities
Work collaboratively with youth, families, SWIS workers and youth service providers to develop effective service delivery plans
Collaborate with Community Connections team and the Indigenous community to establish culturallyappropriate networking and engagement strategies that support meaningful dialogue between newcomer youth and members of local Indigenous communities
Work closely with Community Connections team on Canada Connects program for youth by matching them with Canadian citizens or longtime community members
Maintain accurate client and volunteer records using program database and iCARE (The Immigration Contribution Agreement Reporting Environment) system reporting platform
Prepare narrative and statistical reports on a monthly basis and as required
Collaborate with other CDCD programs to offer a full range of services to immigrants
Liaise between newcomer youth and CDCD staff to increase youth participation and engagement in program activities
Respond to all program enquiries
Ensure that workplace conduct and activities are in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Maintain volunteer database and track hours
Work closely with community partners and SWIS to enhance youth service in Durham Region
Participates in promoting a positive workplace culture through agency committee membership and departmental activities
Work with the volunteer coordinator to recruit and train youth volunteers
Perform other duties as assigned

Job-Specific Competencies

Valuing Diversity and Social Justice

Supports an environment that promotes opportunities for all, regardless of race, ancestry, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability; fosters a climate of inclusion, where diverse thoughts are freely shared and integrated.

Understands social justice, all groups and individuals receive fair treatment and an equitable share of the benefits of society.

Culturally-Sensitive

Relationship Building and Partnering
Developing and maintaining positive relationships and partnerships.

Builds relationships with clients by following through on commitments, respecting confidentiality, and demonstrating an interest in their specific challenges and needs.

Problem Solving
Ability to address a problem and facilitate ways in which to solve the issue. Potential to assist people with problems they may have and plan ways in which to help solve the concern.

Presentation Skills

Effective in a variety of formal and informal presentation settings; commands attention and manages group process during the presentation; is cognizant of audience response and able to adapt content and style accordingly.

Ability to work in a team environment and independently

Has a strong capability to work in a team environment and support the separate functions that make a team, as well as work on individual tasks that support that overall program.

Community Knowledge
Ability to express vast knowledge of the Durham Community, as well as kno