Youth Outreach Worker

1 week ago

Oakville, Canada Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton Full time

**Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH)**
Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre

2302 Bridge Road, Oakville, Ontario L6L 2G6

JOB POSTING
Job Title**:Youth Outreach Coordinator**

Hourly Wage: $21.00 - $23.00 Full Time Position: 35 hours/week

**Job Description**:
**The Position**:

- Create conditions for Black student success: Black students, families and communities have positive and collaborative relationships with schools/education systems. Schools/education systems are informed by and responsive to the needs of Black students, families, and communities, and identify and address systemic barriers to their achievement, equity and well
- being.
- Assist in mentoring Black youth within the CCAH organization
- Address outcomes disparities: Black students are better supported and see increases in educational achievement and attainment/retention, including successful transitions.
- Supporting the CCAH Summer Camp program by means of mentorship, emergency child/youth care behavioural regulation, and hiring processes/procedures
- Create ideas and strategies to uplift Black youth within the community

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
In your role, you will assist in:

- Empowering Black students to develop a strong sense of self and a positive cultural identity
- Supporting Black children and youth to develop a sense of belonging in the school system
- Creating and expand culturally-sensitive and culturally-safe programs, activities and supports for

Black students and their families
- Recruiting focus group participants to learn more about the needs of the community
- Researching the supports/ programs available in Halton and highlighting the gaps in programming for students and families
- Developing a communication strategy with key messages targeted to key audiences, including promotional material (i.e. flyers, update website)
- Championing the benefits of program to students and parents, encouraging them to provide feedback and participate in activities
- Helping participants access resources and skills development/ training to build capacity to self
- advocate
- Establishing parent and students’ forums to gain understanding, get input and obtain feedback on potential programs
- Organizing culturally-appropriate workshops and group sessions with students to help them build a strong sense of identity

EDUCATION ǀ CULTURE ǀ COMMUNITY ǀ HARMONY

**Qualifications and Key Requirements**
- Degree or Diploma in a Social Services Work or related discipline
- Diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC/CYCP/CYW)
- Minimum of two years of work or volunteer experience in the non-profit sector
- Knowledge of and experience working with the Black, African and Caribbean communities in the Region of Halton
- Relative understanding of Black history
- Relative understanding of the Black media space, and how it pertains to young people/audiences is an asset
- Professional experience working with children and youth
- Strong understanding of cultural and local programs and services to which to refer individuals and families from the Black, African and Caribbean communities
- Proficiency in speaking, reading and writing French is an asset
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- A high degree of conflict resolution skills using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a strong eye for details
- Sensitivity to people from different socio-economic backgrounds
- Satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Check
- Satisfactory references

Closing Date

**Salary**: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-01

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