Youth Facilitator

**Who is Causeway?**
Causeway is a not-for-profit agency that empowers ALL people by helping those with mental illness and other challenges find meaningful work. We have a desire to see people treated with dignity and respect. We believe that there is no limit to anyone’s potential. By leveraging their talents and abilities, we work to shift society’s perspective regarding people whose value has not yet been recognized.

**Is this You?**
Are you passionate about mentoring and supporting Youth ages 16 - 30? Do you want to have an impact on decreasing barriers to obtaining employment? Are you aware of the challenges people face when dealing with mental and physical health? Are you outgoing, a great Teacher or Facilitator and love to help others learn? Are you client centered?

Causeway is looking for a Facilitator for our Youth Program. We are looking for motivated, compassionate, organized and creative individuals who recognize the issues many youth face when obtaining meaningful employment.
- If you believe it is your role to help build stronger communities
- If you want to support Youth in achieving their goals
- If you understand how meaningful and sustainable employment is essential
- If you are aware of, and want to help decrease the barriers many youth face
- If you recognize the value that each person has

.. Then this may be the job for you

**What will you be doing?**
As the Youth Facilitator, you will prepare youth through group-based skills building and work placement experience to obtain long term meaningful employment or return to school. You will develop curriculum and facilitate group-based learning while supporting youth in securing meaningful employment opportunities in the community. You will help to plan, schedule, monitor and track all program and youth employment activities. You will provide one on one support and group support to provide participants with every opportunity for success.

**What will your duties include?**
- Facilitate, plan and provide in-class curriculum in a way that is accessible and adaptable for all participants
- Engage youth in identifying goals, skills and interests related to employment or education outcomes
- Community networking with employers, community partner and other service providers
- Contribute to organizational development and wellness
- On-going maintenance of electronic and paper client files to ensure timely completion and accuracy in accordance with agency & funder guidelines
- To ensure reports are completed accurately and reported in a timely manner (in conjunction with the Manager of Programs and Services)
- Build employer relationships and assist in obtaining work placements for all youth within set timelines
- Administrative responsibilities as well as other duties as required

**What you will bring to Causeway?**
- Experience /knowledge of mental health, addictions, disabilities and barriers to employment
- Experience working with youth
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Experience in group-based facilitation or teaching
- Marketing or job development experience
- High energy to motivate, encourage and support participants
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Adaptability and resourcefulness
- Exceptional communication, time management, administrative, leadership, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule with the possibility of some evenings and weekends
- Post secondary diploma or degree in a related field
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Full drivers license preferred

**What we offer?**
At Causeway we are focused on building better communities by employing each person’s abilities and this starts with our team. When you join Causeway, you can expect:

- $40,000 annual salary to start
- Competitive benefits package
- RRSP contribution
- 15 days vacation
- A variety of personal leave including 20 days of sick leave
- Professional development
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- facilitation: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location