Job Description
The NFAMC is searching for a responsible and creative individual to work with newcomer youth (ages 13-24), recruiting new participants and organizing enjoyable and purposeful activities, while supporting each youth with reaching their goals. By joining our dynamic team, your work will be meaningful and will have an impact locally and beyond.
Position: Youth Worker – Youth Services Department
Reporting to the Youth Services Coordinator, the Youth Worker is responsible for building the capacity of programming for newcomer youth (ages 13-24) through the delivery of activities, outings and events,
promoting community engagement and an active lifestyle.
Position Summary:
- In cooperation with the Youth Services Coordinator, establish goals and timeframes for the implementation and ongoing operation of a comprehensive newcomer youth program, following a case management and holistic approach.
- As part of a multidisciplinary team, develop and implement all youth activities and initiatives, helping clients to become/remain connected to their community.
- Monitoring the quality of service provided by the program to ensure that the needs of clients and the general public are being met in a timely, thorough and friendly manner.
- Performing duties as a self-directed customer service ambassador who is assertive, motivated, detailed and creative; ability to anticipate needs and initiate appropriate action.
- Updating social media accounts and maintaining strong digital content.
- Creating and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Referrals – connect newcomers to a wide array of internal and external supports.
- Assessment – determine client needs and identify emerging issues and best practices.
- Administration – prepare and submit progress and summary reports. Maintain and report statistics for reporting in compliance with stakeholder agreements.
- Quality assurance – ensure accuracy and thoroughness is achieved in the capturing, organizing, maintaining and reporting of all client data, forms, statistics and databases.
Qualifications/ Required Experience:- Completed or working toward the completion of post-secondary education.
- Preference is given to education focus/interest in one of the following areas: Child & Youth Worker, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Child Studies, Social Justice and Equity, Psychology, Sociology or Social Service Worker.
- Preferred to have at least one year of experience working with youth (ages 13-24)
- Acceptable Police clearance certificate.
Desired current certification:- CPR/First Aid
- Safety Care
- Motivational counselling techniques
- Crisis Prevention/Non-Violent Intervention (CPI)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Essential Skills / Abilities:- Ability to advocate for clients and provide individualized service navigation.
- Excellent judgment and decision making with a strong sense of professional boundaries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient English language skills and preferred second language: Arabic, Spanish, Pashto and/or Dari (please provide information in your application about all languages that you are fluent in).
- Strong interpersonal, time management, problem-solving and creativity skills.
- Comfortable creating and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences.
- Ability to accurately collect, manage and report data to direct supervisor for reporting purposes.
- Flexible, self-directed, team-player who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrable computer skills including use of Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and web-based platforms (ie. Zoom, Google Meet) and social media platforms, features and functions.
- Experience in developing and maintaining community relationships and partnerships.
- Involvement with activities or special event planning - managing logistics and resources.
- Ability to work flexibly - days and occasional evenings and weekends.
Application Details:- Deadline to apply is Friday, July 20th, 2023, by 4:00 p.m
- Apply ONLY by email to the Hiring Committee: recruitment@folk-arts.ca, quoting “Youth Worker Position” in the subject line of your email.
- Interviews for selected candidates will take place on July 26th and July 27th and will be conducted in person.
- The anticipated position start date will be during the week of July 31st, 2023.
- Please view the full job posting and detailed description by clicking below.
About Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre:
The Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre is a charitable not-for-profit organization incorporated as the Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines in 1970, having the mandate to support and assist the ethnocultural and newcomer community in Niagara through a broad range of programs and services.
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