Youth Settlement Worker

3 months ago

Hamilton, Canada YMCA Hamilton Burlington Brantford Full time

**Youth Settlement Worker - Mobile Newcomer Youth Centre**

**Location**:Hamilton Ontario.

**Hourly Wage**:$22.55 per hour

**Position Status**:Part-time Contract (up to 25 hours per week, until March 2026)

**Placement**:Immediate

**Position Description**:
As a branch of the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford, the YMCA Employment and Immigrant Services branch delivers the following: Employment Services, Youth Initiatives, Literacy and Basic Skills, Summer and Part-time Employment Experience Programs, Youth Outreach and Immigrant and Settlement Programs.

As part of the Newcomer Youth Center team, the Youth Settlement Worker will focus on coordinating and supporting the planning and delivery of settlement activities that would enhance the settlement experiences of newcomer youth.

In this position, you will:

- Facilitate and encourage newcomer youth to participate in a variety of activities available at the Newcomer Youth Centers and other locations throughout Hamilton. These activities range from homework help to sports and recreation, community service projects, and informative sessions on topics like gang prevention, self-confidence, health, and wellness
- Assist newcomer youth in their settlement and adaptation process by offering information and referral to appropriate internal and external resources such as mental health, employment, community service, academics, and other essential needs
- Offer one-on-one assistance to young individuals facing stress due to the resettlement and adjustment phase
- Develop strategic partnerships to create meaningful engagement for newcomer youth within the community
- Develop and execute program promotional initiatives to engage newcomer youth and families in Hamilton
- Maintain knowledge of relevant services and community resources for referrals
- Liaison with Youth Mentorship program to promote youth engagement in mentorship group activities.
- Liaison with Youth Labour Market Orientation services to promote youth employment opportunities.
- Conducts evaluations of programs to assess their effectiveness, efficiency, and level of client satisfaction
- Utilize OCMS (Client Management System) to enter client information, record services and generate reports in a timely and accurate manner, always maintaining privacy and confidentiality of clients’ records.
- Perform administrative and other duties as required
- Deliver activities both in-person and through virtual platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams
- Attend workshops, trainings, conferences and staff meetings as required
- Contributes to a positive and inclusive work environment aligning with the YMCA core values

**You Bring**:

- Post-secondary education in Recreation and leisure, Child and Youth work, Social Service work, and/or related field, or a relevant combination of education and experience
- Experience working with newcomer immigrant and refugee youth (12-25 years old)
- Good interpersonal, presentation, group facilitation and negotiation skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of community services in Hamilton
- Demonstrated knowledge of anti-racism and cultural sensitivity awareness
- Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimensions of diversity
- One or more of the following certifications are an asset: Mental Health First Aid, Non-violent crisis intervention, Positive Youth Development
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
- Experience in recreational programs and facilitation is an asset
- Ability to speak fluently in Arabic, Spanish, Pashto, Urdu and/or Farsi is an asset.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license are required
- Current and valid police records check with Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within the past 6 months) is a condition of employment
- Ability to work with a flexible work schedule which includes evenings and weekends

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $22.55 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 25 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-20
Expected start date: 2024-10-07

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