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PURPOSE: As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides FREE, subsidized, and cost saving Community-based services, and life-changing programs to an annual average of 5,000 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-Racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our programs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity. As a growing team that embraces different ways of thinking, abilities, and experiences we aim to make our staff feel safe. We want you to feel heard, respected, and empowered. We believe in our diverse shared power as being the key to serving our members, volunteers, community, and each other with the utmost care. BGC Ottawa is about building positive and inclusive environments for all. GENERAL SUMMARYBGC Ottawa is seeking applications for a Full-Time (40 hours a week) Provincial Youth Outreach Worker (PYOW). Reporting to the Manager, Outreach,the successful candidate will provide a range of outreach services to individuals, families and groups in Ottawa, serving to promote youth and family engagement in communities and increasing youth access to opportunities via referrals to existing programs. The PYOW will also liaise with service providers to understand available services and identify gaps in services for the target client group.This position carries responsibilities for prevention, early intervention and community outreach services under the auspices of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ‘Youth Opportunities Strategy – Youth Outreach Workers’ program.This is a front-line youth worker position which involves working in designated communities primarily during day, and evening/weekend hours.Responsibilities:To initiate, develop, and implement community outreach activities in specified neighbourhoodsTo reach out and engage youth (12–25 years of age) in activities that promote assets, competencies, and resiliencyTo carry out brokerage, advocacy, and resourcing functions as well as provide general information and referral services for designated youthTo work collaboratively with youth, parents, and service providers to develop effective service delivery plansTo facilitate connections between youth and their neighbourhoodsTo participate in the facilitation of partnerships with community agencies, businesses, government, and informal community groups to help foster programsTo build an understanding of the needs, goals, aspirations, skills, and abilities of youthTo perform administrative record keeping and reporting as requiredEducation/Experience:University degree or college diploma in a Child and Youth Development-related fieldStandard First Aid/CPR certificationTwo to three years’ experience in a youth-related field, preferably in an outreach and/or community development modelRequired knowledge, skills and abilities:Ability to speak other languages, including French, Somali, or Arabic, is an asset Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of youth in Ottawa and the barriers they face Knowledge of youth services in Ottawa Effective interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team of service providers Demonstrated youth mentoring skills Demonstrated organizational and planning skills Demonstrated knowledge of program evaluation and outcome measures Knowledge of anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, and inclusion frameworks Proficiency with information technology such as mobile devices, computer systems, collaboration tools, database applications, video conferencing tools, MS Office Suite, and other technological tools and social media platformsPlease note: the following are required for this position:Valid Driver’s LicenseCurrent police record checkRegular evening/weekend hours of work Start Date: ASAPWORKING CONDITIONSThese are the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.Example: The majority of the work is performed in an environment that is mostly, clean and comfortable. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision on a computer screen for a large part of the working day. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. BGC Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.BGC Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however we will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
