PT Youth Worker - Newcomer Youth Programs - Waterloo Region Job at YMCA of Three Rivers
YOUTH WORKER – Newcomer Youth Programs
PERMANENT PART-TIME
START DATE: Immediate
REGION: Waterloo Region – Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge
APPLICATIONS DUE: Posting will remain active until filled
**Hours of work: Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends**
**Hours of work: Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends**
Are you a passionate induvial who has experience working with newcomer youth? Do you have lived experience as a newcomer youth yourself? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person, be a positive role model and support them to develop the life skills?
The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families. Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day. We believe connected communities are thriving, healthy, and strong. We have the assets to affect positive social change and we know YMCA Alternative Suspension is an important piece of our work. That’s where you come in.
What you will do…
You will support Newcomer Youth (aged 13-22 years) in a variety of weekly Newcomer Youth programs for that support their physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development, leadership skills, mental health and more. You will work as a part of the YMCA Newcomer Youth Team to plan, promote, implement, and facilitate programs, school lunch programs, events, and workshops to meet the changings needs of newcomer youth in our community. You will build strong, positive, and trusting relationships with newcomer youth. In addition, you will provide one-to-one support to Newcomer Youth, while helping them to navigate the systems in Waterloo region such as transportation, school, settlement, housing, volunteering, job readiness and more. This will require flexible hours and transportation to support youth when and where they need it.
You will support Newcomer Youth (aged 13-22 years) in a variety of weekly Newcomer Youth programs for that support their physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development, leadership skills, mental health and more. You will work as a part of the YMCA Newcomer Youth Team to plan, promote, implement, and facilitate programs, school lunch programs, events, and workshops to meet the changings needs of newcomer youth in our community. You will build strong, positive, and trusting relationships with newcomer youth. In addition, you will provide one-to-one support to Newcomer Youth, while helping them to navigate the systems in Waterloo region such as transportation, school, settlement, housing, volunteering, job readiness and more. This will require flexible hours and transportation to support youth when and where they need it.
You will support newcomer youth to discover their personal identity regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio economic status. You will empower youth to explore personal talents, build self confidence and will foster connections to networks and opportunities that enable youth to thrive. You will promote participation in community activities and volunteerism to enhance civic engagement. You will nurture a global mindset to build awareness and understanding of the global community and their place in it.
What you will bring…
Ideally, you will have experience working with Newcomer Youth (13-22 yrs.) from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. You will have experience navigating the challenges that newcomers in our community face or lived experience as a newcomer yourself. Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Social Sciences, Recreation and Leisure or a related field, is an asset but not required.
You will be an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. You are committed to assisting newcomer youth develop new skills and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve set goals. Adaptability, flexibility, initiative, supporting equity, diversity & inclusion, and teamwork are key competencies you rely on in your day to day work.
You will be an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. You are committed to assisting newcomer youth develop new skills and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve set goals. Adaptability, flexibility, initiative, supporting equity, diversity & inclusion, and teamwork are key competencies you rely on in your day to day work.
What you will gain…
You will become a part of the YMCA of Three Rivers Youth Programs Team and a will be positive role model that creates safe spaces and places for youth. You will be part of and an organization that has a massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you will also be a part of a global movement. Your work will have an impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you. We provide several continuous professional learning opportunities at no cost to you.
Overall, you’ll join a dynamic team and an organization that has massive impact across our communities. You will be joining a local organization but you’ll also be part of a global movement. Your work will have impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you.
This is a part time position, that requires flexible hours of work including evenings and weekends.
Please note we are currently following Public Health and Government guidelines related to COVID 19 both for our interview process and while working. Interviews will be done virtually and any entrance into a facility will be subject to health screening.
The YMCA of Three Rivers embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, veteran status, medical condition or any protected group.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.
The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. For more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy, please visit our website. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
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