Provincial Youth Outreach Worker

**Job Title**: Provincial Youth Outreach Worker

Contract full-time position (35 hours per week)

**Contract Start date**: ASAP; **Contract End date**: March 31, 2025

**Reports to**: Manager, Youth and Community Initiatives

**DEADLINE TO APPLY**:November 15, 2024 (Interviews will begin immediately)**

**About ACSA Community Services**:
Do you believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities, where community support helps dreams come true? ACSA Community Services is your gateway to making this vision a reality. As a cornerstone of the community for over 50 years, ACSA has been dedicated to uplifting those in need.

We offer vital programs like youth empowerment initiatives, emergency food and housing services, and newcomer supports to help individuals and families thrive. We are diligent in supporting our neighbours in Scarborough, North York and York Region. By getting involved, you're not just giving aid; you're becoming a part of our mission to build a brighter, more equitable future.

**Who we are looking for**:
Refer to ACSA Community Services for more information about ACSA’s work.

**About the role**:

- Engage at-risk youth from Steeles-L’Amoreaux, including those with disabilities, newcomers, and from diverse backgrounds (racial, cultural, sexual orientation), in activities that promote resilience and positive development.
- Utilize a case management approach to develop and implement service plans that connect youth with necessary programs, services, and opportunities.
- Ensure accurate documentation and meet funder-set targets, completing required administrative tasks (e.g., Outreach Records, OCASI).
- Build positive relationships with youth, their families, and community services, while planning and coordinating outreach efforts in Glendower, Bay Mills, Chester Le, and other areas as needed.
- Identify and address emerging service gaps and opportunities in the community through environmental scans.
- Collaborate with youth, families, schools, police, and service providers to coordinate services and support.
- Lead community outreach, programming, public education initiatives, as well as partner with local agencies, businesses, and government to offer programs using arts, culture, and recreation.
- Actively participate in meetings, networks, and collaboration efforts, ensuring effective communication and positive relationships among all stakeholders.
- Provide services and support within the context of diversity, oppression, and poverty, and act as a mediator in challenging youth-related situations.

**About You**:

- Passionate about supporting youth and communities, with a strong ability to motivate others.
- Child and Youth Worker Diploma/Social Service Worker and 1 year of related experience, or a related bachelor’s degree.
- Experience working with high needs, disengaged youth and building partnerships in diverse communities.
- Knowledge of the Steeles-L’Amoreaux neighbourhood and experience with Toronto Community Housing.
- Strong skills in case management, client-focused service delivery, and addressing issues like substance abuse, street gangs, and racism.
- Experience in community development and engagement, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to work independently, manage time efficiently, and handle pressure with professionalism and diplomacy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and report writing.
- Valid Ontario G-class driver’s license and a clean driving record; access to a vehicle is an asset.
- Current CPR certification and police records check required.

**What we offer**:
Full time employment with benefits after 6 months

3-week vacation, 15 sick days, 2 float days

**Salary**: $28.51 per hour

An amazing work culture full of great, caring people truly committed to changing lives

**Attention**: Marsha Plummer, Manager, Youth and Community Initiatives

**No phone calls please.**

ACSA is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and/or persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $28.51 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-15