Facilitator - Child & Youth Enrollment

6 days ago

Edmonton, Canada BGCBIGS Full time

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area is an organization that believes in the promise of all children. Our team works with community volunteers, partners and other supporters to create safe environments for children to be between school and home and to provide caring mentoring relationships for children and youth. Now, more than ever, the kids in our community need us and we are looking for great staff to join our team._

Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters is seeking individuals interested in the following position(s):
**Competition Number: CYF0624**
- Position(s) Available: One (1)- Status: Full-Time Temporary Position (37.5 hours/week)- Salary Range: $47,038-$53,220 annually**_
The key responsibilities of this position will include:_**
- Overseeing the work related to engaging and enrolling children and youth to be involved in a mentoring-based program.
- Working with a team of child and youth supporters to create strength based relationships with children, youth and families seeking community based mentoring (traditionally known as the Big Brother/Big Sister Program)
- Directing inquires and referrals to the most appropriate program and/or providing external resources
- Providing a variety of levels of assessment for children, youth and their families to determine best program fit varying from a telephone pre-screen questionnaire to home visits.
- Delivering messages and training to children, youth and their families about program expectations, guidelines and safety.
- Supporting children and youth who are in process or waiting to be involved in a program through monthly activities, group opportunities and additional resources.
- Maintaining the status of client data/information and completing updates through follow up phone calls.
- Attending child and youth based interagency meetings to gather additional programming and resource information for clients.
- Maintaining electronic casework notes, client data and other required reporting.
- A degree or diploma in the areas of child and youth care, volunteer management, or other human services related field.
- A minimum of 2 -3 years’ experience in a role involving child and youth development that has included intake, direct program delivery, interviewing/assessments and/or client referrals.
- Proven ability to engage children and youth both individually and in a group setting.
- The ability to work effectively with children and youth and have a solid understanding of the needs of vulnerable child and youth.
- Demonstrated good communication skills (written and oral).
- Ability to manage time effectively and be results oriented.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and sound decision making.
- Knowledge of additional resources and programs within the city and surrounding area to support families is an asset.
- Flexibility to work 3 evenings a week to 8:00 PM or 2 evenings until 8:00 PM and one Saturday per month.
- A valid driver’s license and vehicle.**Boys and Girls Club Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area really is “a great place to be”. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment, excellent benefits package and rewarding career opportunities.

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