Youth Worker - Part-Time

YMCA of Three Rivers•Stratford, ON

3d•CA$0 - CA$19•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive space for all youth ages 13-24? Are you a leader who has experience creating programming for youth in a variety of recreational settings? Are you passionate about engaging youth and creating positive relationships with them? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person, and be a positive role model? If this is you, join our team and make an impact in the lives of youth in our communities. 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 the YMCA of Three Rivers Youth Programs are an important piece of our work. That’s where you come in...

Requirements

Experience working with youth between the ages of 13-24 years from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Knowledge of the unique needs of the youth and resources available to them within our community.
Experience creating program plans, facilitating programming and an understanding of healthy adolescent development.
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Strong interpersonal skills needed to build positive relationships.
Commitment to supporting justice, access, inclusion, diversity and equity for all youth.
Up-to-date Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
Access to transportation to access partner sites (Waterloo Region, Guelph & Cambridge).

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Recreation & Leisure, Social Sciences or a related field, or experience equivalent.

Responsibilities

Work as a part of the Youth Team, leading and facilitating a variety of programs for youth (aged 13-24 years) that support their physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development, leadership skills, and more.
Support the Youth Engagement Workers, alongside the youth themselves, to deliver programs, events, and activities to meet the changing needs of youth within the community.
Support high quality program delivery including: Alternative Suspension, Youth Leadership Development, Youth Sports, Teen Basketball, Community Meals, Youth Drop In, amongst other programs.
Encourage youth to discover their personal identity regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio economic status.
Help youth develop leadership skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork.
Empower youth to explore personal talents to build confidence and self-esteem.
Build and maintain positive relationships with both internal YMCA partners and external community organizations to support program offerings.
Ensure that the youth programs are a safe, inclusive and engaging space for all youth, while building trusting relationships with youth directly in programs.