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Child & Youth Gang Prevention Worker

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Salary: 47000.00 CAD per year
Location: Richmond Hill
Company: 360°kids
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time

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Location: Travel throughout York Region REPORTS TO: Team Lead, Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program & Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team 360°kids’ Gang Prevention Team L.E.G.I.T. (Leadership Engagement Gang Intervention Team) are focused on working with youth aged 12-20 who are at-risk or involved in gang activity or criminogenic behavior. As part of the LEGIT Team , Child & Youth worker will deliver large and small group presentations to youth, and school staff; facilitate workshops; engage youth in 360°kids existing wraparound support services and mentorship opportunities. The Program Facilitator will be predominantly deployed in targeted areas/schools across the Region of York. Specific accountabilities include:
  • Develop and facilitation of appropriate program materials for at-risk youth.
  • Co-ordinate presentation materials and monitor its effectiveness and delivery model.
  • Use client feedback to develop new workshops.
  • Act as a positive role model, mentor, and support for youth as they learn new skills
  • Act as a positive role model, mentor, and support for youth as they learn new skills
  • Outreach to schools and community partners to build a positive referral base.
  • Utilize social media to advertise the program and increase referrals.
  • Work towards meeting targets outlined by the program.
  • Assist youth in accessing various community programs.
  • Update and maintain records/activities and case notes.
  • Work with program and 360°kids’ staff to ensure program success while positively contributing to 360°kids as an organization.
  • Other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS OR SKILLS REQUIRED:
  • Post-Secondary degree/diploma Child/youth related field (e.g. Child and Youth, Social Service Worker, Social Worker, Psychology, Sociology) or the equivalent combination of education and experience working with youth.
  • Minimum of two years facilitation experience, experience working with “at-risk” or street involved youth an asset
  • Informal counselling experience in terms of life skills and behaviour management
  • Exceptional relationship building skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
  • Motivated, has a strong work ethic, empathetic, and must be able to work with a team
  • Demonstrated client focused informal counselling skills and role modelling.
  • Must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to be adaptable with a flexible approach taking into consideration the unique qualities of each client.

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