Youth Advisor, Newcomer Youth Leadership
1 week ago
Position:
Youth Advisor, Newcomer Youth Leadership Development Program (NYLD)
Location: 150 Isabella St. Suite 201, Ottawa, ON
Type:
Full-time, preferred start date May 19th, 2023
Preferred start date:
Friday, May 19, 2023
Closing date:
Monday, May 15, 2023
Overview
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of the National Capital Region responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide lasting solutions.
Serving thousands of people across our region annually, we are a leader and valued partner in creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential.
This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of responsibility, honesty, caring, respect, and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.
Working for the Y
Are you looking to use your skills and unique gifts to make a real difference in your community? The YMCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated.
The YMCA provides hundreds of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities.
We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities.Whether you are starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, you will find many exciting opportunities to achieve your personal and career goals.
Some of the benefits of working for the Y include:What we offer
At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.
Our competitive wage and benefit package include:
- Free Y membership
- Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Health and dental insurance for fulltime, permanent employees
- Development courses at no cost in several areas
- 100% coverage for renewal of professional designations
- Up to 27 vacation days per year, including two float days and one birthday vacation for fulltime, permanent staff
- Longterm disability and life insurance for fulltime, permanent employees
- Workplace pension plan available for fulltime, permanent employees
- Extended Maternity leave to all our staff up to 6 more months after the year of leave
What do you offer?
The Youth Advisor is responsible to provide orientation information and consultation to the youth participants, facilitating training workshops for the participants, providing mentorship, and organizing the sport group activities for the youth.
As part of a team, the Youth Advisor is responsible to provide support to the Program Supervisor to organize and facilitate the advisory committee with the relevant stakeholders and to develop course materials, resources and curriculum.
The Youth Advisor presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and ensures excellent customer service is provided to participants through providing coaching and mentorship and general program delivery.
Some of the tasks of this position include:
- Engage participants who are having difficulty acquiring certain skills or achieving a difficult goal.
- Facilitate leadership and life skills training as requested.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to the youth participants.
- Ensure quality of the Y experience for the youth participants.
- Implement procedures for the operation of programs within the guidelines and contractual obligations.
- Provide oneonone need assessment to the youth.
- Organize weekly webinars and activity sessions with the youth inperson and online.
- Provide support in marketing, outreach activities, and others.
- Work with the Program Supervisor to resolve any issues relating to the program.
- Provide followup support to program participants.
- As per the Protecting Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Persons Policy, staff of the YMCA will take allegations of abuse seriously.
- All staff members are familiar with their duty to report and the procedure for reporting suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
What qualifications and abilities are we looking for?
At the YMCA of the National Capital Region, we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
Education
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in a related educational field
Language
- Fluent in English, oral and written essential, other languages considered important assets
Experience, Skills and Abilities
- Experience in providing coaching and mentorship
- Experience working with Youth, especially in a recreation/sport setting, Newcomer Youth an asset
- Strong inte
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