Youth Inclusion Coordinator-covering Maternity Leave - Moncton, Canada - Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area

Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area
Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area
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Moncton, Canada

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Job Title
Youth Inclusion Coordinator - Mat Leave 1 year Term


Reports To
Community Connections Manager


Last Revision Date
March 2023

Overview


Working under the direction of Settlement Department Manager, the Youth Inclusion Coordinator works as part of a team of MAGMA staff who ensure our clients receive a comprehensive set of settlement and integration services.

The Youth Integration Coordinator's primary focus is ensuring successful social integration and risk management for youth and young adults (aged 5-30).

Core Position Responsibilities

As such, the duties fall under two broad categories:

  • Community Liaison
The Coordinator's role involves taking the lead in creating and maintaining partnerships between MAGMA and local community members, social/sporting organizations and other key partners


This involves:

  • Assessing the local community support for integration of newcomer children and youth, including identifying gaps and potential solutions where relevant.
  • Working with community partners to create and maintain programs that are best suited to newcomer youth/children and encourage integration. This includes promoting the MAGMA crosscultural training support for organizations to assist in program design and maintenance.
  • Liaising with community partners to ensure a smooth flow as youth enrol and participate in their activities.
  • Organizing and driving participation in social, cultural and sporting activities, especially during school vacations.

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating MAGMA summer programs and/ or camps;
  • Connecting youth with existing March Break and Summer Break activities as well as implementing additional sporting, team and social activities during these periods.
  • Assisting with all relevant administration and logistics, such as assisting in the completion of club enrolment documentation for the youth and educating them on transport options to participate in the nonschool activities.
  • Acting as a liaison between parents, youth and organizational administration, including organizing access to interpretation services where needed.
  • Youth Support
The Coordinator's role also directly supports the youth themselves


This involves:

  • Meeting with the parents and students to perform an initial assessment their social, cultural, sporting and recreational integration needs.
  • Educating parents and youth on the various relevant clubs, organization and activities that are available, highlighting the ones with which we have forged a strategic partnership in order to more smoothly integrate newcomer youth.
  • Regularly meeting with parents, students and teachers throughout the year to assess interest, success and progress in their nonschool activities, including onsite or athome visits as needed.
  • Coordinating support for their practice and development in order to try out, audition, compete and participate equally in programs. This includes assessing equity barriers that may exist (such as unfamiliarity with winter sports, access to suitable equipment/instruments, transport issues, language barriers, etc.) and arranging for solutions.

These solutions may include:

  • Providing education on inclusive processes to the relevant organization;
  • Seeking support through requesting volunteers;
  • Exploring payment waiver options and financial support where necessary.
  • Assessing atrisk behaviours and ensuring support to address the issues.
  • Connecting students to relevant support roles, including but not limited to:
  • School Coordinator to ensure they are successfully socially integrated at school;
  • Life Skills Coordinators to ensure the parents and other family members continue with the support required;
  • MAGMA Crisis Counselor regarding issues affecting youth.
Required Qualifications
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Education: A university degree or equivalent education and/or experience in social work or a related human services field.
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Experience:Experience in counselling, education, organizing sporting and social activities, and/or delivering youth support services.
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Languages:Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and French are absolutely essential. Additional languages are a strong asset.
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Presentation Skills:Demonstrated ability to create and deliver presentations and training workshops.
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Networking Skills:Demonstrated ability to identify and connect with relevant strategic stakeholders.
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Administrative and Technical Skills: Solid competencies in MS Office and electronic record-keeping and a demonstrated effectiveness in maintaining records and reports.
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Transport:Valid driver's licence and ability to be insured to drive MAGMA vehicles.
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Flexibility: As many activities occur outside of regular working hours (including some evenings and weekends), the flexibility to adjust your schedule accordingly will be required.

Core Competencies

The Coordinator should demonstrate the following:
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