Youth Engagement Worker

Delta Family is leading the delivery of the Black Youth Student Success Initiative (YSSI) in Rexdale and has partnered with local agencies and facilitators to provide a comprehensive, culturally relevant series of support for underserved youth. The objectives of this program are to a) Support Black youth in school success (grades, interest in school, preparedness for high school); b) Support cognitive, emotional and social development (self-esteem, Black identity, cultural supports, mentorship); c)

Increase positive relationships between school and parents (increase youths joy and excitement about school and life); d) Strengthen community alliances and influence long-term and sustainable systems changes in the education system. The Youth Worker will lead the delivery of these programs in Rexdale. As a Delta Family Youth Worker, the individual’s focus will be the delivery

of a variety of youth programs for Delta families, including the coordination and facilitation of After-school programming for a targeted number of youths in selected schools within the Rexdale region.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan and deliver Delta Family’s YSSI afterschool program for four days a week (in-person) at North
- Keeping Junior Middle School (grades 6 - 8) and other locations as assigned
- Provide home help and academic support for students in grades 6 - 8 (focusing on Math, Science and Literacy)
- Planning and delivery of the Oba cultural club for Black youth
- Register youth in program, conduct evaluations, and monitor their progress
- Prepare snacks, plan activities to engage youth according to program plans
- Provide on-going support to students to meet their needs
- Engage families and develop and maintain a supportive and empowering relationship founded on trust, mutual respect and the strengths of the families
- Network with youth and grow Delta Family’s portfolio of Youth programs
- Connect with local youth to ensure that the organization is aware of the evolving needs of youth in the area
- Support the creation and development of a Youth Advisory group of Youth ambassadors who lead and plan activities for local youth
- Assist in the development of a dynamic youth unit that supports the development of the core youth group
- Promote Delta Family's programs and activities
- Promote the Delta Family’s Youth Student Success Initiative (YSSI)
- Liaise with other Delta Family programs
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:

- One year’s experience working with Black youth and families.
- Some experience in coordinating and delivering services to youth and parents.
- Has lived experience of the issues faced by Toronto’s Black communities.
- Understanding of the impact of oppression and anti-Black racism and the barriers faced by Black youth.
- Familiarity with navigating the school system
- Experience in working with partners, creating new and strengthening existing partnerships
- Awareness of the issues faced by Black youth and families engaged in various systems.
- Excellent group facilitation and training skills with ability to create program plan
- Possess an understanding of the diversity of the African Canadian experience and issues facing African
- Canadian youth in the community.
- Demonstrated advocacy skills and ability to encourage and support youth and parents.
- Ability to take direction and to work within the policies, procedures, inter-agency protocols
- Strong writing and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Additional language is an asset
- Excellent organizational, planning and implementation skills.
- obtained upon offer of position).
- Tutoring or expertise in math or literacy is considered an asset

**Salary**: $45,612 annually (Step 5)

Application closing date: Position Open Until Filled

Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Delta Family at:
Subject line: Youth Engagement Worker (YSSI)

Please note that Delta Family is an equal-opportunity employer and will make every effort to