Position type:          Bilingual (French and English) Youth Outreach Worker
                                       Contract-Full Time
 
Salary Range:           $27,000 to $39,000
 
Date Ad Posted:      July 16th, 2014
Deadline:                   August 6th, 2014
 
Job Region:               YMCA of Western Ontario - Windsor and Essex

 
                                        

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program is an education and prevention initiative funded by Ministry of Health and Long-term Care and designed to raise awareness regarding youth problem gambling. It is a program lead by the YMCA of Greater Toronto National and Provincial Unit, lead site, in collaboration with other YMCAs across Ontario. The current position will service the Windsor and Essex area. (Please indicate this region when applying.)
 
The Youth Outreach Worker is a front line service delivery position within the Youth Gambling Awareness Program. With the support of the YMCA of Greater Toronto and YMCA of Western Ontario, the Bilingual Youth Outreach Worker will deliver awareness sessions in French and English, youth engagement activities, and community involvement initiatives in a variety of settings.
 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain relationships with local school boards, community and youth service providers
• Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to engage local community and meet monthly presentation targets
• Deliver and facilitate educational workshops to youth (8-24 yrs), teachers, health professionals and other agencies/organizations working with youth
• Maintain up to date knowledge regarding issues and trends related to youth gambling
• Plan, organize and implement community involvement initiatives to raise awareness about youth problem gambling in conjunction with other community organizations
• Design and implement youth engagement activities related to youth gambling awareness
• Attend relevant educational seminars/events and present learning to the provincial team
• Develop and support local advisory committee
• Maintain accurate records and statistics related to the activities undertaken and outcomes achieved and report these regularly to the Provincial Coordinator
• Maintain ongoing communication with Lead Site

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or college diploma (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Education or other related field
• Experience in the delivery of public health, prevention and awareness initiatives
• Experience with outreach activities and strategies
• Experience in-group facilitation
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles
• Experience in working with youth, sensitivity and knowledge in dealing with youth from different cultural and racial backgrounds and youth with special needs
• Understanding of principles of learning for both youth and adults
• Flexibility regarding assigned work hours
• Bilingual (French and English)
• Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence
• Experience working in/knowledge of the community resources in Windsor Essex and surrounding areas would be an asset
• Must have use of a car
• Criminal reference check is required
• Knowledge of gambling issues an asset
• Knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum an asset
• Occasional overnight travel required

 
    If you are interested in this position please send a letter of application and résumé by August 6, 2014 to:
   
    Krista Gillespie
    Director, Community School Programs
    YMCA of Western Ontario
    Email:  kgillespie@ymcawo.ca