Youth Engagement and Programs Facilitator, Youth Justice
About The Position
The Youth Engagement and Programs Facilitator for Youth Justice Services will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering structured programs that promote positive behavior, life skills development, and emotional growth among youth in a justice setting. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, providing direct support to youth, and ensuring the successful execution of projects/evaluations that promote positive outcomes. This position also involves assessing participant needs, tracking progress, maintaining accurate records, and adapting programming to meet diverse cultural, developmental, and behavioral needs. Strong communication, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care skills are essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree/diploma in Social Work, Psychology, CYC, Education, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with at-risk youth or in a related field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate youth.
- Knowledge of restorative justice principles and practices.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong facilitation skills
- Successful applicants will be required to provide a clear Broad Police check obtained within the past six (6) months, as a condition of employment with YSB.
- Valid driver’s license required
- Successful applicants will be required to provide YSB with satisfactory Pre-employment medical testing including up-to-date immunizations and TB test
- To confirm language proficiency required for this position, successful candidates may be requested to undergo an oral and written assessment conducted by a third-party provider, arranged by YSB. Candidates must meet the minimum required linguistic profile before their employment start date. Formal education may be considered as sufficient demonstration of language proficiency, but is subject to review.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the justice system and project management is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop specialized programs and projects that address the unique needs of youth in the justice system, focusing on education, life skills, personal development and the social determinants of health
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, to ensure successful project execution.
- Lead group sessions, workshops, and special projects, ensuring they are engaging, interactive, and meet the program's objectives.
- Provide one-on-one support to youth, helping them set and achieve personal goals through specialized projects (Youth Mentorship/leadership opportunities).
- Work with other professionals, including case managers, prime workers, rec officer, coordinators, social workers, probation officers, educators, volunteers and community organizations, to facilitate services and support for youth.
- Track the progress of program participants, collect data, and report on outcomes to ensure the effectiveness of the programs and projects.
- Build relationships with community organizations, volunteers, spiritual services and stakeholders to enhance program offerings and support for youth with an EDI lens.
- Ensure all programs and projects comply with relevant policies and organizational procedures.
- Ability to work one evening per week and weekend per month.
Benefits
- 15 days of annual vacation + 2 personal days
- 100% YSB-paid group health benefits for eligible employees
- Overnight premium of $0.50 per hour for eligible staff working between the hours of 11:00pm-7:00am
- Holiday pay, as determined by YSB polices and the Collective Agreement in place
- This position may qualify for overtime at 1.5 rate after 40 hours worked per week, as determined by YSB polices and the Collective Agreement in place
- This position may qualify for emergency shift compensation at 1.5 rate, as determined by YSB polices and the Collective Agreement in place
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
