Youth Worker - Back on Track by the Y (FT Contract)

YMCA of the National Capital Region • Ottawa, ON

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of the National Capital Region is seeking a Youth Worker for the Back on Track program. This program supports high school students aged 12-17 who have been suspended from school due to academic or social difficulties. The Youth Worker will work under the supervision of the Program Supervisor and in collaboration with the Ottawa Catholic School Board to ensure the effective operation of the program, focusing on the accompaniment and support of students during their referral period. The YMCA is a charity dedicated to helping Canadians improve their lives and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• University degree in youth work, social work, or another related field
• Fluent in English, oral and written
• 2-3 years’ experience in youth intervention
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of community resources in the Ottawa area
• Ability to work with clients with diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Ability to lead, coach, and cultivate a work environment of collaboration and teamwork
• Valid permit to work in Canada
• Access to a vehicle for reliable transportation between sites
• A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old
• Semi-annual completion of mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth

Nice To Haves

• Other languages are an asset

Responsibilities

• Intervening with secondary school students on an individual basis and in a group setting.
• Facilitating daily group workshops on social or behavioural issues.
• Supervising and supporting students with assigned schoolwork.
• Communicating regularly with participants’ parents/guardians throughout the program and its follow-up processes.
• Managing case files and data entry into the program’s database.
• Drafting annual reports and providing statistics on program results.

Benefits

• Free YMCA gym membership
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
• Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan
• Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation
• Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level