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Responsible for the development, planning and implementation of programs and services for youth ages 13 to 18 in the community. Programs are offered on a recreational and educational basis, in the after-school and evening hours. Programs are offered through our non-profit and charitable organization. The position includes promotion, fund development, sponsorship and building community partnerships. You must be able to build relationships and connect with teens to engage them in all programs and services. A large component is our Rogers Raising the Grade Educational Program. The position also includes teaching life skills, such as budgeting, cooking, resume writing, and transition to independence skills. The position involves mandatory attendance at a training in Toronto in the beginning of June (expenses paid).
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Develop, coordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
- Resolve conflict situations
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Work Setting
- Community or neighbourhood centre
- Youth drop-in centre
Ability to Supervise
- More than 20 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
Target Groups or Clients
- Adolescents
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Young offenders