Youth Adult Peer Leader

2 weeks ago

Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Chronic Disease & Injury Prevention

**Temporary Duration**:
Approximate Duration: 12 to 18 months (September 2023 to August 2024)

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**Job Summary**:
Young Adult Peer Leader - Starts September 2023 to August 2024. This position reports to Manager Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention

**General Description of Work**:
The student will work closely with Youth Engagement Specialists, and youth ages 12-18 within the Niagara region. The purpose of this position is to facilitate planning and implementation of youth health promotion activities through REACT’s social media channels.

**Duties and Responsibilities***:

- Work alongside the team to create a plan for social media channels
- Assist in the growth of the brand(REACT) by raising awareness through various social media platforms
- Help plan social media campaigns to reach a wider audience, increase brand awareness
- Manage the social media calendar
- Interact with followers by communicating and answering questions through REACT’s social pages
- Optimizing content, tracking user traffic and assessing user response to different content posted
- Analyzes analytics to gauge the success of accounts
- Understands the overall concept of REACT, including the brand, audience, goals, and all other aspects of REACT.
- Provide suggestions for improving social platforms and internal processes.
- Attend weekly meetings with youth and adults to support and build relationships (in person meetings)

**Qualifications***:

- Must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution
- Education and/or experience in communications, public relations is an asset
- Experience working with youth is an asset Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
- Must have a Police Clearance that allows for working with vulnerable populations
- Ability to travel in a timely manner to locations away from assigned office in order to carry out assigned duties
- Must possess a valid driver's license, provide own transportation for assignments and travel throughout the Niagara Region

**Skills/Assets***:
**Exhibits high level of passion for working with youth and in promoting health**:

- Excellent knowledge of social media platforms
- especially Instagram & TikTok
- Knowledge of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
- Interested in social media trends
- Creativity
- Social media marketing
- Online engagement
- Familiar with multi-social posting through programs such as Later
- Exhibits strong interpersonal skills
- Self-directed and self-motivated
- Strong understanding of health inequities
- Self-confident, self-assured, and an outgoing personality
- Demonstrates leadership qualities
- Strong communication skills
- Good time-management skills
- Demonstrates individual and group problem solving skills
- Ability to grasp and understand concepts related to health promotion and youth engagement principles
- Organization
- Professionalism

This position will be 3-6 hours per week with evenings and some weekend work required and will work across three Public Health locations (Thorold, Welland, Niagara Falls)

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons (including but not limited to locations in: St.Catharines,

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