Youth Outreach Worker - Hamilton, Canada - Wesley

Wesley

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Youth Outreach Worker

Posting #:3655
Posting Date:
May 4, 2023
Posting Closing: August 17, 2023 4:00pm

Have you heard of us?
Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and living wage organization.

We are passionate about our work advocating for harm reduction, housing, poverty eradication and food security in Hamilton, Halton and Brantford.

We're committed to diversity & inclusion and a healthy work life balance. We would love for you to join our team

Are you the one we're looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated
Youth Outreach Worker who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness and empowerment; to our clients, families and each other.

The
Youth Outreach Worker will work with the Provincial Youth Outreach Workers teams in Brantford and Hamilton, providing supports to youth and families to better navigate and connect with services and pro-social opportunities in their communities to improve youth outcomes.

This position is responsible for community outreach, prevention and intervention with at-risk youth and building neighbourhood and community capacity to engage and serve youth better.

This is a
temporary, full-time, unionized position covering a
maternity leave, with an anticipated
start date in August.

**Key Responsibilities: - Reach out and engage at-risk youth in accordance with the Stages of Change intervention model adapted for the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker program;

Support youth to connect to programs, services, and opportunities for healthy development;
Engage with parents and family members through selfreferrals, parent groups, faith communities, etc. and provide information on supports and services available to youth and families;
Maintain collaborative working relationships with other professionals within and outside of the organization;
Work with youth, parents, family members, schools, police, and youth service providers to advocate for and improve access to programs, services, and opportunities for youth;
In collaboration with Wesley's Manager of Community Youth Services and the YOW team:
Develop a composite picture of neighbourhood demographics and build maps of services, programs, and community assets available in the local community.
Provide community awareness of the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker program and maintain a recognizable community presence.
Build partnerships with community agencies, businesses and informal community groups to offer programs that engage youth to develop their knowledge, skills and interests (e.g. arts and culture, volunteering, civic engagement, recreation, etc.).
Identify emerging issues, service gaps, and opportunities for action to build community capacity.
Identify staff development/training needs and participate in staff development/training programs as required.
Enter and maintain accurate and complete service data in the Outreach Record in a timely manner;
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs, identities and cultural backgrounds of atrisk youth in underserved communities;
Experience with utilizing social media (Instagram, Tik Tok) to share resources, opportunities, and program information would be an asset;
Other duties as assigned;

What you will bring:

Child and Youth Worker Diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience working with youth;
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the life experiences and diverse needs, identities and cultural backgrounds of atrisk youth in underserved communities.
Knowledge and a clear understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma of the Indigenous people of Turtle Island;
An understanding of the issues faced by the urban Indigenous community;
Knowledge of Indigenous and nonIndigenous community supports and services for youth and local youth populations;
Skill in establishing trusting relationships with youth;
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively with a range of community groups and service providers across sectors;
Community development experience;
Knowledge and skill in planning and delivering group programs and workshops;
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed_. Schedule is primarily Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00pm to 8:00pm._

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You Wesley offers

A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones
Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
Professional development and training opportunities
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