Youth Outreach Specialist - Full time (Located in Sault Ste. Marie)

Sault Ste. Marie

Social Services

POSTED: 1 day ago

YMCA of Greater Toronto

16001

November 25, 2024

45353

Full Time , Temporary

Youth Outreach Specialist - Full time (Located in Sault Ste. Marie)
Job Category: Community Outreach/Counselling/Social Work
Requisition Number: YOUTH003319
Full-Time
Sault St. Marie

Job Details

Description
Salary Rate: $45,353
Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Work Hours:
37.5 hours per week; Hybrid (a combination of office attendance and working from home required); Some travel and overnight stay required
Employment Type: Full Time Salaried Contract - 1 year
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: Applications will be processed as they come in and the posting will close as soon as the position is filled
Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled

Please include resume and cover letter when applying

Be the Spark! Join our dynamic team, where every day is different, and you will always be engaged with meaningful work!

The Youth Gambling Awareness Program is an education and prevention initiative designed to raise awareness regarding youth problem gambling. It is a provincial program funded by the Government of Ontario and led by the YMCA of Greater Toronto, Lead Site, in collaboration with other YMCAs across Ontario.
With the support of the YMCA of Greater Toronto Lead Site, the Outreach Specialist will deliver awareness sessions, youth engagement activities, and community involvement initiatives in a variety of settings.

In this role, you will:
- Deliver and facilitate education workshops online and in person to youth (8-24yrs) and adults involved in youth's lives.
- Plan, organize and implement community involvement initiatives to raise awareness about youth gambling in conjunction with other community organizations
- Design and implement youth engagement activities related to youth gambling awareness
- Develop, engage and support an advisory/partnership committee (including youth and adults)
- Plan and chair online/in person meetings (youth groups, professionals, provincial team, etc.)
- Establish and maintain relationships with school boards, community and youth service providers
- Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to engage local community, meet monthly targets and increase YGAP's reach
- Maintain accurate records and statistics related to the activities undertaken and outcomes achieved and provide monthly reports
- Create content and support program's online content strategy and online presence
- Attend and promote gambling awareness in community meetings and events/fairs (including but not limited to Gambling Awareness Week, Financial Literacy Week, Credit Education Week, etc.)
- Research, and maintain up to date knowledge regarding issues and trends related to youth gambling and report learning
- Support program's research and development initiatives
- Follow and implement program's quality assurance measures
- Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff.
- Travel and overnight stay as required
- Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:
- University degree or college diploma (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Education, Business, Communication, Marketing or other related field
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft and design clear and compelling communications;
- French language skills are considered as an asset
- 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
- Understanding of principles of learning for both youth and adults
- Experience in working with youth, sensitivity and knowledge in dealing with youth from different cultural and racial backgrounds and youth with special needs
- Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence
- Experience in online communications, social media or interactive engagement and working with online presentation/meeting platforms
- Must have use of a car, the successful candidate will deliver YGAP services in the Sault Ste. Marie region and surrounding areas.
- Knowledge of the community resources in the Sault Ste. Marie region would be an asset
- Knowledge of gambling issues and harm reduction principles an asset
- Knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum an asset
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging
- Flexibility regarding assigned work hours, travel and overnight stays

What you need to succeed:
- Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
- Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter