Share Email Opening Title Counsellor - Youth Outreach Worker/Program Development   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Status Temporary. Term Duration: September 2022 - August 2023 with the possibility of extension   Opportunities Available 35 hours/week. (Must be available to work until 6:00pm)   Category Parent-Child and Youth Services   Open Date 8/16/2022   Close Date 8/24/2022   Description The Carlington Youth program aims to provide vulnerable youth in the community with opportunities to engage in activities and positive experiences that promote self-development, community engagement, as well as academic achievement. The Youth Worker (YW) provides individual support via case management, crisis intervention, as well as group-based activities to promote social recreation and life skills development to vulnerable youth in the community. The Youth Worker leads existing programs (Student Will All Graduate) and participates in community outreach to support youth within their social, family, and school environments. The Youth Worker will also work to develop, implement, and monitor a new community partnership initiative with the Ottawa Sport and Recreation group (OSEG) focused on Youth-Athlete mentorship to enhance existing youth programs. Program-Related Activities Participates in the development of the program activities, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of the youth programs, SWAG and RYMP. Works closely with the Children and Youth Program Coordinator and team members Works in collaboration with relevant community partners to strengthen and further develop existing programs, including: Ottawa Carleton District School Board staff and Ottawa Catholic School Board staff to ensure access to individual client’s academic needs and to match to curriculum requirements. OSEG counterpart to ensure the success of the RYMP Program. Organize, plan and facilitates training workshops for Mentors and Mentees Plan and supervise mentorship activities Facilitates youth-related events and opportunities Plans and delivers day to day socio-recreational and educational activities promoting healthy child and youth development and supporting optimal personal growth and academic outcomes for program participants and youth. Supports youth participants through short-term assessment, referrals, and advocacy activities with youth and with students in the SWAG program. Performs intake assessment, supportive listening, case management and some crisis intervention functions. Engages with parents, school staff to support youth and address any obstacles/challenges to positive experience in program and success in school, as needed. Identifies needs of each group and links individuals and groups to resources. Provides practical assistance to youth, such as access to health and social services, providing information. Advocates for youth and their families at the school level as needed to optimize opportunities and educational and social development of SWAG students. Maintains effective communication of information among volunteer, mentors, tutors, teachers and other providers of services to students enrolled in SWAG and in RYMP. Develops community program links and partnerships for mentoring opportunities, responding to student/youth interests and invitations to participate Assists in project promotion. Keeps updated materials and provides links to community resources and supports for students in the areas of community involvement hours, part-time jobs and special options such as co-op ed and apprenticeship learning. Ensures accountability by providing statistics and reports of activities, as required, and keeps client records, as required, within the safeguard of confidentiality. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.   Position Requirements Education Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of some post-secondary education and significant experience in counselling and program development. Professional Experience Three to five years full-time relevant experience working with youth in a community setting, including group-based facilitation and one on one support. Three to five years experience in youth program development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation. Experience with and an understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by youth in culturally diverse, low-income communities. Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities. Experience establishing networks with relevant program and service providers. Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization. Key Competencies Thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources, in particular services for youth which can support their individual, emotional and social development. Thorough knowledge of Ontario secondary school curriculum and challenges, including knowledge of approaches to providing support to youth with special educational challenges and needs. Proficiency in current assessment, case management and crisis intervention techniques as related to providing supportive listening to clients. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Knowledge of and experience with small group dynamics and experience in facilitation appropriate to youth from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including Microsoft Office programs, client database software, and electronic record keeping in a client services setting. Linguistic Profile This position is not designated under Carlington’s French Language Services Plan. Fluency in English is required. Fluency in a third language relevant to our client population is an asset. Personal Suitability Sensitivity to the needs of marginalized and diverse clientele. Commitment to health promotion concepts, strategies, and philosophy. Commitment to community-based health care and social services, and strength-based philosophy and practices. Other Available and flexible to work late afternoons (until 6:00pm) and evenings, and occasional weekends. Must have regular access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license required.   Salary Range $25.33/hour - $29.79/hour   Reports to Child & Youth Program Coordinator   Position Youth Outreach Worker - SWAG Program   Post Internal Days 0   Created By Brittany Bourdon   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number PAR-22-00015   Location 900 Merivale and Community locations   About the Organization Carlington Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization that puts today's most pressing health care challenges at the heart of their service delivery. We turn to the best professionals and employees to help improve the health and well-being of our community. We build trusting relationships with our clients and deliver quality services through a wide range of health and social services to parents and children, youth and teens, adults, and seniors. We look to help community members resolve problems and advance concerns in the community by providing organizational support and advocacy assistance to local groups and associations. Our mission is to improve, support and promote the health and well-being of the people and diverse communities we serve!   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. CCHC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities and persons with disabilities.   French Job Description None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CarlingtonCommunityHealthCentre.appone.com

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