Position Title: Youth Program Lead – Full-time

Department: Child, Family and Youth Services

Location: 74 Firvalley Court., Scarborough, ON

Warden Woods Community Centre

Warden Woods Community Centre is a nonprofit charitable organization that has been in operation for over 50 years, with a mission to build caring, compassionate, just, and interdependent communities in southwest Scarborough. We envision our agency to be a place where everyone belongs, everybody is somebody, everybody is challenged to be a part of the solution, we grow and help one another grow, consultation and communication are norms, not exceptions, together we can build and share in a better tomorrow.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager Child and Youth Programs, the Youth Program Lead will be responsible for supporting the development, promotion, implementation, supervision and evaluation of all youth program activities and services at Warden Woods.

Key Responsibilities

· Build meaningful relationships with local youth and facilitate new referrals into the program through effective outreach efforts (create + distribute materials, foster effective local referral relationships, etc.)

· Provide consistent leadership and mentorship in the program, and engage in regular communication with participants throughout their involvement

· In collaboration with the program team, facilitate a safe, equitable program environment where reasonable expectations for communication and conduct are respectfully enforced

· Work with the Program Supervisor to plan, design, implement and facilitate year-round opportunities for youth according to their needs and interests- programs, workshops, events, field trips, etc.

· Support youth in addressing barriers to participation in program, as well as barriers to employment, food security, education, recreation and other needs/interests

· Coordinate in-kind donations and volunteer engagement in the program

· Manage crisis situations and coordinate responses to crisis in partnership with the youth program team

· Support effective social media activity for the program

· Complete and maintain appropriate documentation and statistics as assigned

· Support the supervision and engagement of placement students and volunteers

· Support the planning and implementation of ongoing program feedback mechanisms, periodic evaluations and program changes

· Participate meaningfully in meetings and training sessions with the program team

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· 2+ years' experience working directly in-person with youth 12-18 years old from diverse ethno-cultural, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities

· Experience leading community engagement and outreach activities targeting youth

· Experience facilitating workshops and programming with/for youth

· Demonstrated ability to respond appropriately to crisis as a member of a team in a community-based environment

· Demonstrated knowledge of youth challenges, resources, and community supports in Southwest Scarborough

· Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work well with a team

· Currently enrolled/completed post-secondary education Social Work, Child, and Youth Work and/or similar education is an asset

· Current First Aid and CPR certification, and Food Handler’s Certification required (can be obtained before employment starts)

· Experience with data collection, program evaluation and documentation is an asset

· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Compensation and Hours of Work:

· $ 21.98/hour @ 35 hours/week, Monday to Friday approximately 10:30-6:30 with some flexibility required

· Start date: Immediate / End date: June 30, 2025

Application

WWCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equality and social inclusion in our workplace. All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized community members, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, and members of other equity-deserving groups. Please notify us as soon as possible of any adaptive measures you might require at any stage of the recruitment process.

A criminal background check is required prior to commencing.

In your cover letter, please ensure that you explain why you would like to work at Warden Woods Community Centre and why you are qualified for the position as tied to the responsibilities listed above. Please send resume and cover letter with the subject heading: Youth Program Lead in the subject line, no later than November 22, 2024

While we thank all who apply, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $21.98 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
On-site parking
Wellness program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

youth programming: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-22

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