Full-time Youth Recreation Officer

3 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Ray of Hope Full time

**_Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of male youth in custody? Can you be a role model, a mentor, and a coach?_**

**_RAY OF HOPE - SECURE is actively seeking a YOUTH RECREATION OFFICER to support our Youth Justice Services Program._**

**_We need an individual who can continually engage our youth in prevention programs that promote conflict resolution, resiliency, and the development of positive relationships. You will work collaboratively with community partners to help our youth successfully reintegrate back into their community._**

Overview

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Youth Recreation Officer position is responsible for implementing/facilitating all types of prevention programs that aim to provide important life skills to manage conflict, build resiliency, and engage positive peer relations. More specifically, the incumbent is responsible for consistently ensuring the delivery of programing that re-engages youth and introduces them to developing skills in the hospitality and construction sector. This position collaborates with other partners on prevention, awareness, intervention, diversion, etc. The position will establish and work with the community partners in appropriate learning, trades/technical programs, and recreation. Through their active engagement in the community, they identify emerging opportunities and partnerships in the business and tech community. The Youth Recreation Officer position works in close collaboration with the school board, apprenticeship/trades programs, social services, and a variety of other sectors and stakeholders to help youth successfully reintegrate back into society. The Youth Recreation Officer position will ensure that directives of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) and Ray of Hope Secure Policy and Procedure (ROHS P&P) are applied appropriately and consistently.

Specific Responsibilities

Program Responsibilities:

- Administer, collect and record data including youth/program surveys and MCCSS outcome measures
- Ensure any security and emergency procedures are completed and comply with ROHS P&P
- Provide Case Management Coordinator with relevant feedback and information on young person progress through observation/interaction in activities, and maintaining accurate daily report writing
- Collaborate, when needed, with the Case Management Coordinator in young person needs/goals areas and complaints
- Ensure the Rights of Young Persons are being respected and Complaint Procedure (debriefing, mediation) and Ombudsman process is supported. Maintain documentation including young person attendance, participation reflection and other records related to activity (module, lesson) and objective
- Maintain confidentiality of young person information in accordance with YCJA

Staff Responsibilities:

- Serve as a model of integrity and performance for frontline staff and co-workers.
- Monitor, assist and interact with young persons while using equipment such as computers (other IT equipment), recreational and vocational equipment
- Ensure that all health and safety instruction and implementation is communicated and practised by staff, volunteers, and young persons as per Ministry legislation and Agency policy
- Actively participate in leadership and unit meetings, as required
- Work cooperatively with agency partners, community professionals, young persons, and staff

**Qualifications**:
**Education**
- Completion of post-secondary education (Minimum 3 Year Diploma/Degree) in a related field; or a combination of education and progressively responsible experience

**Experience**
- Minimum 1-2 years previous experience in a youth justice worker position or equivalent position.
- Experience with multicultural programs, event management, youth programming

**Certifications**
- Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB) Certificate
- Standard First Aid Level-C CPR & AED or willingness to obtain prior to employment

**Knowledge/Skills/Abilities **required to be successful in this position
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Familiar with policies of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act.
- Excellent writing skills including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Demonstrated ability to motivate staff team to ensure they work productively, cooperatively and with a sense of satisfaction in their work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Proficient in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension in the English language.

**Requirements**:

- Vulnerable Sector Check/Police Check
- Valid, unrestricted Class “G” Ontario Driver's licence
- Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract through Service Ontario
- Employment Medical Form including immunization record and fitness assessment

**Physical Demands**
- Constant standing (33%), sitting (33

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