2slgbtq+ Newcomer Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada YWCA Hamilton Full time

**Who We Are**

Founded in 1889, **YWCA Hamilton** is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

**Position Description**

**Department**:JOIN/ Speqtrum

**Reports to**:Director of Services - Child, Youth & Developmental Programs

**Hours of Work**:35 hours per week

**Location**:Hamilton, ON

**Start Date**:April 3, 2023

**Contract End Date**:June 30, 2023

**Posting Date**:March 9, 2023
- Supporting newcomer and immigrant LGBTQ+ youth in Hamilton to form and maintain healthy relationships with their peers and community;
- Responsible for planning, promoting, and facilitating regular events per month;
- Event planning - Coordinate logistics, like transportation (bus tickets and rideshare), purchasing supplies as needed, budgeting and managing expenses;
- Maintains accurate records/statistics and evaluation information related to the activities undertaken/outcomes achieved;
- Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships, and liaising with community stakeholders;
- Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with sensitive and personal client, employee and contract information;
- Maintains accurate records/statistics and evaluation information related to the activities undertaken/outcomes achieved;
- Implements appropriate program guidelines and procedures/templates for program to ensure consistency and excellence;
- Provides program reports to Manager as required;
- Understands and incorporates emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
- Supports YWCA Hamilton and Speqtrum’s mission, vision and values;
- Perform other duties as required.

**Qualifications**
- Strong knowledge and experience with group or workshop facilitation;
- Lived experience with 2SLGBTQIA+ communities required;
- Experience assisting newcomers and immigrants;
- Demonstrated knowledge of working from an anti-racist and anti-oppressive framework/practice;
- Knowledge of immigrant and settlement services is an asset;
- Knowledge of Hamilton’s 2SLGBTQ+ communities and Hamilton resources preferred;
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain (paid for by YWCA Hamilton);
- Ability to motivate and encourage participation from participants, while respecting limits and boundaries;
- Committed to creating spaces for ALL 2SLGBTQIA youth, and can identify and mitigate barriers to participation, such as racism, ableism, classism, etc.;
- Ability to bring a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective to work;
- Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset;
- Ability to work a schedule which includes days, early mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends based on program needs;
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost.

**YWork for us?**

At **YWCA Hamilton**, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- Staff fitness, childcare and recreation discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

**_
Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton._**
- As part of _**_YWCA Hamilton_**_’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply._
- Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests._

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