Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Worker

3 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada BGC Greater Halifax Clubs Full time

**Position: Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Worker**

**BGC Greater Halifax Clubs
- Dartmouth**

Opportunity and Description:
BGC Greater Halifax Clubs seeks a youth outreach worker who will work in the community of Dartmouth North, and East Dartmouth, and support the work and mission of the Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Program. This community-based program is in partnership with, and funded by, the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services. It’s designed to improve the immediate and long-term social, economic, educational, and health outcomes for vulnerable youth between the ages of 12 and 19 who are at risk of sexual violence/exploitation. The Outreach Worker will engage youth through mentorship and by assisting them to access services and supports. They will work out of our Dartmouth North location on Farrell St., and/or virtually. While focused on serving youth in Dartmouth North, the work may also involve supporting clients in other communities in Greater Halifax.

**About BGC of Greater Halifax**

BGCGH brings out the best potential in every child. Our six Club sites offer children a safe, affordable, enriching, and fun place to go after school. We provide challenging activities that encourage healthy living, personal growth, learning, and community involvement. We build self-esteem through supportive mentors and engaging activities that challenge and enrich the mind, body, and spirit of each child.

**Experience and Qualifications**

The Sexual Violence Prevention Youth Outreach Worker will have experience and/or can demonstrate ability and qualifications in:

- Experience in working with youth in a community-based setting; life experience is a definite asset
- Post-secondary education in social sciences (Child and Youth Studies, Human Service, etc.)
- Knowledge of and connection to Dartmouth communities
- Knowledge and understanding of youth development
- Knowledge and understanding of harm reduction and trauma-informed support
- Comfortable with and experienced in responding to disclosures of violence, sexual violence, and other sensitive information
- Experience in safeguarding confidentiality of information and records
- Knowledge and understanding of family, community, social, and historical factors, and their impact on youth development
- Experience in mentorship
- Program and workshop development
- Ability to support and engage youth in both group and one-on-one sessions
- Ability to support and engage youth through virtual platforms such as text, phone, and Zoom
- Knowledge of youth/family/community resources, programs, and services within the community and within Nova Scotia
- Knowledge of and experience in helping youth navigate and access community services and supports
- Knowledge and experience in working with culturally and socially diverse youth
- Demonstration of experience in working from a strengths-based and relationship-based perspective
- Experience in providing emotional support and problem solving for youth
- Be creative, adventurous, and possess a knowledge/understanding of community and trends pertaining to youth
- Demonstration of passion for working with youth, specifically in supporting youth who may be facing multiple and complex challenges
- Knowledge of and demonstration of passion for the BGC mission and movement are definite assets
- Must hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
- All employees of BGC Greater Halifax must complete vulnerable sector, criminal record, and child abuse registry checks.

Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Responsibilities require work service of 40 hours per week; occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required to support various events and programs.

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: In person

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