136-youth Worker

**YOUTH WORKER - Youth Programs**

**PERMANENT PART-TIME**

**START DATE: Immediate**

**REGION: Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford**

**APPLICATIONS DUE: Posting will remain active until filled**
***_**Hours of work: Must be available to work afternoons, evenings and/or weekends**_**

**Are you a passionate about working with youth? Do you have experience working with youth aged 13-18? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person, and be a positive role model? Are you able to support Youth in our communities?**

The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families. Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day. We believe connected communities are thriving, healthy, and strong.

**What you will do**

***You will support youth (aged 13-18 years) in a variety of our youth programs such as recreational, wellness, sports, leadership, outreach, drop-in, and etc. You will also support outreach, events, relationship building and program expansion for youth in the community. You will do this by facilitating different youth programs, that promote youth skill development, build strong, positive and trusting relationships with youth, support them to meet their personal goals and meet them where they are at, to meet their changing needs.

You will support YMCA Youth Programs to promote physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development, leadership skills, and more. You will encourage youth to discover their personal identity regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio economic status. You will help youth develop leadership skills such as communication, problem solving and teamwork. You will empower youth to explore personal talents to build confidence and self-esteem. You will facilitate connections to networks and opportunities that enable youth to discover their potential. You will promote participation in community activities and volunteerism to enhance civic engagement.

**What you will bring**

Ideally, you will have experience working with youth (13-18 yrs.) from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. In addition, you will have experience facilitating programming and a strong understanding of healthy adolescent development. Post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Social Sciences, Recreation and Leisure or a related field, is an asset.

You will be an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. You are committed to assisting youth develop new skills and have a demonstrated ability to work independently and achieve set goals. Adaptability, communication, initiative, supporting equity, diversity & inclusion, self-management and teamwork are key competencies you rely on in your day to day work.

**What you will gain**

You will become a part of the YMCA of Three Rivers Youth Programs Team and a will be positive role model that creates safe spaces and places for youth. You will be part of and an organization that has a massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization, but you will also be a part of a global movement. Your work will have an impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you. We provide several continuous professional learning opportunities at no cost to you.

Overall, you’ll join a dynamic team and an organization that has massive impact across our communities. You will be joining a local organization but you’ll also be part of a global movement. Your work will have impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you.

**This is a part time position. Afternoons, evenings and/or weekends will be required. We are currently looking for Youth Workers for following locations: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Stratford