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Choices for Youth Inc. (CFY) is a professional service, youth-focused, non-profit, charitable organization that creates spaces and conversations, and operates programs and social enterprises to help vulnerable youth secure stable housing, employment, and education while improving health and family stability. With a focus on prevention, intervention, and support, we help youth and their families break cycles of poverty and homelessness and transition to healthy, stable, and independent lives.
We are seeking to hire two (2) permanent, full-time Outreach Youth and Engagement Workers to provide support within our Outreach program. This individual will report to the Program Coordinator and together, will work to ensure effective program delivery.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide outreach support, engagement opportunities, and drop-in services to youth.
· Create space for positive relationships, predictable structures, and clear expectations for youth.
· Provide advocacy, accompaniment, and referral services to youth.
· Intervene effectively and appropriately to crisis and conflict using supportive counselling, problem solving and clear communication.
· Ensure that services provided reflects the needs of youth.
· Ensure documentation of relevant information and that documentation is in accordance with CFY’s policy on the security and maintenance of youth information.
· Nurture and contribute to the unique culture of the organization.
· Commit to helping CFY achieve the goals of its strategic plan.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Degree or diploma in a social science field
· Minimum 3 years’ experience working with youth.
· Advanced knowledge and understanding of issues pertaining to homeless, street-involved, and at-risk youth.
· Advanced understanding of the systems affecting youth
· Ability to work independently and within a team while supporting and achieving the overall goals of the program.
· Thorough knowledge of community resources and supports for youth.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
· Demonstrated experience in using trauma-informed practice would be an asset.
· A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position is $45,669.00 - $50,368.50 Choices for Youth offers a competitive compensation package, including: a health and dental program, employer-matched RRSP, and four weeks’ vacation to qualifying employees.
WORK HOURS
Regular hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). Flexibility in work hours may be required to accommodate higher work volumes and organizational requirements.
HOW TO APPLY:
Choices for Youth appreciates all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your cover letter and resume explaining how you meet the criteria and use OYE-10-2024 in the subject line.
Choices for Youth (CFY) strives towards a culture of inclusion and empowerment, one where there’s a sense of belonging and safety while prioritizing diversity across the organization, including in its Board of Directors composition, employment practices, staff, policies, programming, and services. CFY values lived and living experience and invites everyone interested to apply for available opportunities. CFY actively seeks applications from Indigenous Peoples; members of Black, racialized, and other equity-seeking and/or religious, cultural, and other communities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; people with disabilities; and people from a variety of social and economic backgrounds. Should you require support or accommodation(s) to better enable your ability to participate in the employment or recruitment process, please let us know at any point. This information will be kept confidential.
To view all current job postings, please visit http://www.choicesforyouth.ca/join-cfy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $45,669.00-$50,386.50 per year
Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Working with youth: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid (preferred)
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)
• Drivers license and access to a vehicle (preferred)
• ASIST Training (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-10-17