Peer Supporter- Spectrum

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Full time
**Peer Supporter

  • Spectrum**
    Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Reports to:
Coordinator, DSDI

Employment Status:
Regular part-time permanent

Bargaining Unit Status:
Not Included

Annual Salary:
$18.49-$22.22

Language requirements:
English is essential. French is an asset

Reference Number: 22-163

Closing Date:
January 3rd, 2023

Posting Stage:
external**
About us:YSB offers a variety of Peer Support opportunities within its Community Services program.

In promoting youth engagement, Peer Support Workers help facilitate YSB's Peer to Peer service groups as well as participate in other initiatives that focus on advocating and program creation for youth living in Ottawa.

The Peer Support Worker will work closely with the YSB staff ally to coordinate and facilitate the SPECTRUM program.

This is a youth-led position working in partnership with the Downtown Services & Drop-In team to lead and facilitate programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.


What you will do:

  • The incumbent will facilitate our SPECTRUM program once per week at a YSB building alongside youth leaders and YSB staff.
  • The peer supporter will work alongside LGBTQ2S+ youth and staff to implement meaningful programming that contributes to inclusion, building safe spaces and developing a peer group for queer and trans youth
  • YSB aims to foster and promote identifyaffirming inperson spaces by creating workshops and activities for youth aged 162
  • This position will allow for meaningful contributions from the Queer Youth Action Committee as well as Youth Leaders to ensure that programming is successful
  • This position will require data collection to confirm that the program is meeting key performance indicators
  • Update social media pages and create visually appealing marketing materials

This opportunity may be right for you if you have the following:

  • Must be between 16-24 years of age
  • Experience facilitating groups or eager to learn
  • Availability one or two evenings per week from 4:15 PM6:30 PM
  • Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to LGBTQ2s+ youth
  • Preference is given to those identifying as LGBTQ2s+

Disclaimer:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.

It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.

Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
YSB values diversity. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community.

Accommodation will be made available for applicants with a disability throughout the hiring process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

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If you think this vacancy is a good fit, we would love to hear from you. Please visit the career section of our website to submit your resume and one-page cover letter.

Don't just tell us what we want to hear, tell us your story and why you would make a great addition to our team.

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