Youth Outreach Worker, Ygap

3 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada YMCA of Eastern Ontario Full time

**Job Posting**
**_Youth Outreach Worker, Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) _**
**_YMCA of Eastern Ontario _**

**Employment Category**:Permanent
**Hours**: Full time (40 hours per week; occasional evenings and weekends may be required)***
**Compensation**: $36,000 - $40,500 annually
**Benefits and Perks**:We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we
do:

- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority
- Group health and benefits plans
- Generous pension plan with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Membership
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

**Closing Date**:May 19, 2023
- **Work Location**: Full service area with office based in Kingston
- ***

**Our Mission**:
The YMCA in Canada is dedicated to the growth of all persons in spirit, mind and body, and to their sense of
- responsibility to each other and to the global community.**Our Vision**:
Our values are caring, honesty. respect, responsibility, and inclusiveness. These are central to our mission, guiding
- our behaviours, attitudes, and actions.**Nature & Scope**:
The Youth Gambling Awareness Program is a provincial education and prevention initiative funded by the Ontario
- Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The program is designed to raise awareness regarding youth gambling in
- Ontario and is lead by the YMCA of Greater Toronto, in collaboration with other YMCAs across Ontario. This position
- will service Kingston and its surrounding area, including Brockville and Napanee area.
- With the support of the YMCA of Greater Toronto and YMCA of Eastern Ontario, the Youth Outreach Worker will
- deliver awareness sessions, youth engagement activities, and community involvement initiatives with respect to
- youth gambling in a variety of settings.**Responsibilities**: Establish and maintain relationships with local school boards, community and youth service providers
- Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to engage local community, meet monthly targets and
- increase YGAP’s reach
- Deliver and facilitate educational workshops and activities; plan, organize and implement community
- involvement initiatives to raise awareness about youth gambling
- Develop, engage and support an advisory/partnership committee (including youth and adults)
- Maintain accurate records and statistics, as well as report monthly on all YGAP activities and outcomes
- Working in conjunction with Marketing & Communications, create content to support the program’s online

strategy and presence
- Attend and promote gambling awareness in community meetings and events/fairs, such as Gambling

Awareness Week, Financial Literacy Week, and Credit Education Week
- Research and remain current with respect to issues and trends related to youth gambling

**Qualifications**:

- Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) including Vulnerable Sector Check completed not more than 120 days prior

to interview, with results acceptable to the YMCA of Eastern Ontario
- Post-secondary education in Social Sciences, Education or other related field
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft and design clear and compelling

communications;
- Experience in the delivery of public health, prevention and awareness initiatives
- Experience with outreach activities and strategies
- Experience in facilitating groups, with a particular focus on the principles of youth/adult learning
- Experience in working with youth of diverse experiences
- Flexibility regarding assigned work hours and possible travel
- Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence
- Experience in online communications, social media or interactive engagement
- Must have use of a car
- Criminal reference check is required
- Knowledge of the community resources, gambling issues and the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum

are considered assets
**Competencies**:

- Knowledge - Education and Experience
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
- Initiative

**YMCA of Eastern Ontario
100 Wright Crescent Kingston,
Ontario K7L 4T9
- We appreciate your interest in a career opportunity with the YMCA of Eastern Ontario. Please note that only those _
- professional references. _
- The YMCA of Eastern Ontario is committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation _
- during the hiring process, please inform us in advance so that we can arrange reasonable and appropriate _
- accommodation. The YMCA of Eastern Ontario values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to _
- excellence and inclusion in our Association. _

**_This position has been posted internally and externally._

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