Child and Youth Engagement Facilitator

6 months ago


Edmonton, Canada BGCBIGS Full time

**Child and Youth Engagement Facilitator**
- Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area is an organization that believes in the promise of all children. Our team works with community volunteers, partners and other supporters to create safe environments for children to be between school and home and to provide caring mentoring relationships for children and youth. Now, more than ever, the kids in our community need us and we are looking for great staff to join our team._

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking individuals interested in the following position(s):
**Competition Number: CYEF1023**
- Position(s) Available: One (1)
- Status: Full-Time contract (37.5 hours per week)
- Salary Range: $46,343 -$52, 433 annually

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The key responsibilities of this position will include:_**
- Oversee the work related to informing, engaging and enrolling children and youth about BGCBigs programs, with a focus on creating an initial sense of affiliation with the agency.
- Working with a team of child and youth supporters to create strength based relationships with children, youth and families seeking community based mentoring (traditionally known as the Big Brother/Big Sister Program).
- Utilize key contacts for the agency with a specific focus on expanding awareness in the community about programs offered by the agency and the benefits these programs have for children and youth.
- Directing inquires and referrals to the most appropriate program and/or providing external resources.
- Providing a variety of levels of assessment for children, youth and their families to determine best program fit varying from a telephone pre-screen questionnaire to home visits.
- Delivering messages and training to children, youth and their families about program expectations, guidelines and safety.
- Supporting children and youth who are in process or waiting to be involved in a program through monthly activities, group opportunities and additional resources.
- Maintaining the status and completing updates of client data/information through follow up phone calls.
- Attending child and youth based interagency meetings to gather additional programming and resource information for clients.
- Carry a small caseload of youth who require support outside of existing programs in order to receive service (i.e. scholarship winners, youth in crisis or youth at the referral stage who require immediate support).
- Maintaining electronic casework notes, client data and other required reporting.

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- University degree or college diploma in a related field with a focus in the area(s) of human services specifically child and youth care, social work, family studies etc.
- 5 years combined experience in a role involved with children, youth and families, public speaking, case management and/or partnership development.
- Proven ability to engage children and youth both individually and in a group setting.
- Demonstrated good communication skills (written and oral).
- Ability to manage time effectively and be results oriented.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and sound decision making.
- Knowledge of resources and programs supporting families in the city and surrounding areas is an asset.
- Flexibility to work 3 evenings a week.

**Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area really is “a great place to be”. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, excellent benefits package and rewarding career opportunities.**
- No phone calls please. All applicants are thanked for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._



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