Coordinator, Ymca Community Action Network - Surrey, Canada - YBC

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Surrey, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Description

Position Title:
Coordinator, YMCA Community Action Network

Location:
Hybrid - Tong Louie/virtual

Salary:
Under review, plus benefits

Terms:
Full-time, Temporary (35 hours per week)

Start Date:
As soon as possible

End Date:
March 31, 2024

Reports To:
Manager, Youth Programs

Situation:

The YMCA Community Action Network is an innovative national program that engages local youth to address a community need through service projects.

Youth from the community are recruited, trained and mentored to assist them in being successful to evaluate, select, lead and deliver service initiatives in their own communities.

With guidance and support from YMCA staff, projects are developed by participants that are important and meaningful to both the local community and local youth.

Each project will develop a network of community contacts and stakeholders in order to increase the effectiveness of the project, increase opportunities for youth development, and ensure there is value to the local community.

The YMCA operates this initiative with different cohorts, starting with a cohort in the fall /winter/spring seasons and a more intensive summer program at each location.

Nature and Scope:

The Coordinator is responsible for the local delivery of this initiative in the Greater Vancouver area. They recruit interested youth in Greater Vancouver to participate in the program and support the program following a curriculum.

In particular, the Program Coordinator networks to attract a diversity of participation with a special priority for youth who are traditionally underrepresented, in particular, those who identify as Indigenous, newcomers, youth with disabilities, youth at risk, in particular those who are not employed or in educational training (NEET), LGBTQ+ youth, and those living below the low income cut-off.

Through the initiative, they assist participants in developing a service project that is meaningful to both themselves and the local community, helping to develop a culture of service in both participants and involved community stakeholders and promote active civic engagement and global citizenship.

The Program Coordinator leads the program using an experiential learning model so that participants will come to better understand and be able to clearly articulate the skills and competencies that they possess and have developed through the project, helping them to be more successful in future work and life directions.

They will mentor and support participants with the aim that Youth become seen as important community assets and agents of change helping to dispel negative stereotypes.

Major Responsibilities:

Interact facetoface with youth participants in a positive and professional manner
Work with participant and community members to assist both in collaborating for mutual benefit to realize and develop a community service initiative
Build trusting relationships with local partners through positive, consistent communication, ensuring successful attendance and outcomes for all participants
Demonstrate excellent administrative skills, ensuring all training, files, participant paperwork and program forms are completed in a timely manner and consistently kept up to date
Oversee the planning and development of the program in accordance with YMCA standards, YMCA Child Protection policies, and YMCA Healthy Adolescent Development principles
Train participants and volunteers in all procedures and practices
Ensure consistent and clear communication with YMCA colleagues locally and nationally to build upon program quality, growth and impact
Maintain an atmosphere of achievement that inspires self and others to succeed at the highest levels
Engage new participants through the building of strong networks locally; initiating and attending meetings, planning sessions, training and events
Understands the legal responsibilities and moral imperative to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services.
Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Post-Secondary Degree in related field
Minimum three years of relevant education or experience in a lead role
Experience working with community partners in a development role
Understanding and knowledge of positive youth development
Available to work fulltime hours and travel when required
Available evenings and weekends as required
Experience working with youth in a recreational setting
Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and nonvisible dimensions of diversity
Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, strategic outcomes and values of the YMCA
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