Program Assistant, Focus On Youth Program

2 months ago

Hamilton, Canada Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Full time

$22.00 per hour, 35 hours per week

April 15 (Approximately) to September 6, 2024

Contract Position

Under the direction of the HWDSB Community Engagement Officer, and working with the Focus on Youth (FOY) Program Lead, the Program Assistant role models leadership principles and supports the training, supervision and ongoing capacity building of secondary students hired through the Focus on Youth program.

**Duties include, but are not limited to**:
Support the Focus on Youth Program Lead in the coordination of interviews, hiring and orientation of HWDSB secondary students for placement in the Focus on Youth program

Support the Focus on Youth Program Lead in the coordination of interviews, hiring and orientation of FOY Program Monitors for placement in the Focus on Youth program

Support the FOY Program Lead and Program Monitors to develop, deliver and evaluate pre-employment training in accordance with HWDSB polices/procedures and applicable legislation for approximately 100 Focus on Youth student employees

Collaborate with FOY Program Lead and Program Monitors to provide relevant supports to students to ensure their successful completion of the program

Ensure the safety and success of students participating in the program through adherence and understanding of HWDSB policies and procedures, applicable legislation and program expectations

Oversee payroll completion and submission for all FOY Lead Staff and students

Assist with the preparation of program final reports

The successful applicant will require the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the program and its participants

**Qualifications**:
Currently enrolled in a post-secondary education program in education, community engagement, social work, child and youth work, or other related field(s)

Demonstrated experience supervising and supporting children and youth, preferably in a community program setting

Experience facilitating training and development to a youth audience

Demonstrated understanding (gained through lived and professional experience) of issues affecting underserved groups and working with diverse communities using anti-colonial, anti-oppressive and anti-racist lens, culturally relevant and responsive approaches

Experience coordinating or supporting mental health initiatives/training

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities

Ability to plan and implement programming in a virtual setting

Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage, problem solve and work efficiently with a diverse group of stakeholders

Demonstrated experience working collaboratively as a member of a team to provide appropriate and proactive support and services

Demonstrated ability to lead consistently and provide objective evaluation

Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) valid within 6 months

Must have access to reliable transportation

Knowledge of HWDSB organizational structures, programs and policies is considered an asset

Deadline for submission is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024.

**Interview Dates**: April 1 - 5th, 2024

**Interview Format**: Panel over MS Teams

Employment Equity Statement

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to building inclusive learning and working environments where students see themselves reflected in the curriculum, staff population, physical surroundings and the broader community.

HWDSB’s mission is to empower students to learn and grow to their full potential in a diverse world. Guided by this mission, HWDSB strives to build a workforce that embodies the values of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, while reflecting and welcoming the diverse and distinct identities, experiences and needs of our students and our communities.

Indigenous Peoples (e.g. First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples);
Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin; (e.g. Black and racialized communities, immigrant communities, etc.)

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. (i.e. Two-spirit and LGBTQIA+)

HWDSB is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, based on any human rights protected grounds. If you require accommodation, please notify us in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Land Acknowledgement

HWDSB is located on ancestral Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Confederacy land as determined by the Dish with One Spoon treaty. The Dish with One Spoon wampum belt represents the treaty relationship between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and Anishinaabe with respect to sharing the land and resources thereon. The intent of this agreement is for all nations sharing this territ

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