Member of The Board of Directors

2 days ago

Hamilton, Canada Alternatives for Youth Full time

Alternatives for Youth (AY) is a non-profit agency that provides substance use and concurrent mental health treatment to children, youth and young adults who are experiencing difficulties related to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. We also provide support to parents/caregivers/families through our Parent Education, Support and Skills Development program. In addition to our central downtown location at 460 Main Street East, AY currently provides services in numerous secondary schools, youth serving agencies, and post-secondary institutions in the Hamilton community.

AY’s mission is to provide community-based substance use and addiction treatment services that engage and mobilize youth and their families. Our Vision is to inspire hope and resilience in youth. AY currently receives funding from the Ministry of Health (MoH), the City of Hamilton, and the United Way of Halton & Hamilton.

The role of the Board of Directors is to provide responsible leadership and guidance to the agency’s overall direction. The Board functions through a governance model and as such, is tasked with the following responsibilities:

- Prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings; committee meetings as needed, and the Annual General Meeting.
- Strategic Plan development.
- Approve budgets and monitor financial performance.
- Review organizational by-laws and Board policies.
- Establish criteria and monitor Executive Director performance.
- Participate in Board recruitment process.
- Keep informed about community issues relevant to the mission and objectives of AY.
- Enthusiasm and passion for contributing to the Hamilton community and an understanding of the issues affecting the agency and the community
- Forward thinking with the ability to work well within a team environment
- Willingness to be a spokesperson and advocate
- Desire to contribute skills and expertise in at least one of the following areas;
- Finance/Accounting
- Human Resources
- Risk Management
- Fundraising/Donor Development
- Marketing/Community Development/Public Relations
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Technology and cyber security
- Volunteer board experience is an asset but not a requirement

Along with consideration of the following:

- Affiliation or familiarity with Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) communities and issues
- Affiliation or familiarity with Two-Spirit, non-binary, trans, lesbian gay, bisexual and queer people (2SLGBTQ+)
- Differently-abled persons
- Persons with an affiliation or familiarity with substance use or addictions issues

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hamilton, ON L8N 1K4

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