Community Worker, Youth Programs

1365 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON K2B 6X6, Canada Job Description Position Title: Community Worker Department: Community Development Services Program: Youth Programs - United Sisters Status: Temporary Full-Time (70 bi-weekly hours) - 1-year contract Benefits include 3 weeks of paid time off Flexible Health and Wellness Spendings Account Employee Assistance Program Who are we? Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre is an innovative community based, multi-service centre. We strive to meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve. We work in partnership with individuals, families, and communities to achieve their full potential, paying particular attention to those who are most vulnerable and at risk. PQCHC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation. Job Summary Community Workers on the community youth program (CYP) team work closely with community houses and local partner organisations in the PQ catchment area. They are responsible for planning and facilitating programmes, afterschool clubs, drop‑ins, and events for youth of all backgrounds. Community workers act as role models for participants in their programmes. They create a warm, caring, safe, and respectful environment for youth to connect, access resources, and attend programmes without judgement. This position requires excellent facilitation and time management skills, flexibility, creativity, and a strong ability to connect and form positive relationships with youth. United Sisters Program United Sisters is a community-based afterschool programme for girls/female‑identifying youth, ages 9 to 15. Its goal is to provide a safe, supportive all‑female space for participants to learn, grow, make friends, and develop life skills. Job Specific Responsibilities Develop and facilitate workshops and programming that meet the identified needs of the participants. Provide in‑person programming for youth (occasional virtual programmes may occur); help support other CYP youth programmes when needed. Lead youth programme activities, including meeting set‑up, snack preparation, and clean‑up. Assist in developing and implementing opportunities, programmes, special events and services for with their respective Supervisor, to ensure alignment of the mission, values and vision of PQ. Community Development and Outreach Effectively carry out outreach activities to community members including identification of needs and interests based on the Centre’s Strategic Plan. Respect and value the diversity of communities and individuals by working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognises the social determinants of health. Provide linkages with broader community resource base. Provide practical assistance and internal and external referral services to clients as appropriate. Create a supportive environment for community members to address barriers they may be experiencing. Foster ongoing community engagement and capacity‑building. Build and maintain pertinent community partnerships in conjunction with their supervisor. Promote/advertise and inform the community on relevant programmes and services. Implement conflict prevention strategies (such as de‑escalation and responding to individual / community‑level crises) within the community with the support of the Supervisor and mandatory training, as appropriate. Program Development & Facilitation Inform the development of programme proposals, which include a statement of purpose, timelines, budget, activities, supplying inventory, etc. Contribute to the evaluation framework that evaluates all programmes and services and reports findings to their respective Supervisor. Participate in continuous quality improvement. Administrative Duties Maintain records for petty cash, programme participation forms, crisis interventions/referrals, programme evaluation in line with PQ’s Privacy and Confidentiality Policies and Procedures. Ensure security of programme space and property (i.e., Keys, FOBS, I.T. equipment, programme supplies, bus tickets, etc.). Attend, actively participate in, and represent the programme at internal and community meetings, as appropriate. Participate in regular supervision meetings. Assist with programme‑specific training and onboarding of students and volunteers. Work collaboratively with all team members, including volunteers and students. Work across teams to assist other programmes/teams necessary. Inform and provide recommendations for programme design, evaluation and reporting. Other Duties and Responsibilities Flexibility to work during both regular and extended hours of operation (weekends, evenings) based on community needs. Demonstrating responsibility for personal and professional growth and development. Working in a manner that supports the Centre’s Occupational Health and Safety and all other relevant Policies and Procedures. Qualifications United Sisters is an all‑female, gender‑affirming space serving girls and female‑identifying youth. Due to the nature of this programme, this position is intended for applicants who identify as women or as female‑identifying, and who bring lived experience relevant to supporting girls and female‑identifying youth. Applicants must identify as women or as female‑identifying and are asked to self‑identify in their application. Degree or diploma in health or social services, youth and childcare worker, social work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience creating a safe and inclusive environment, including virtual environments. Training/ experience in programme planning, group facilitation and leadership development. Training/ experience with in‑person group facilitation or virtual programming on various virtual meeting platforms. } #J-18808-Ljbffr