Youth Outreach Specialist – Full time

2 weeks ago

Sault Ste Marie, Canada Sault Ste. Marie Full time

Description

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The Youth Gambling Awareness Program is an education and prevention initiative designed to raise awareness regarding youth problem gambling. It is a provincial program funded by the Government of Ontario and led by the YMCA of Greater Toronto, Lead Site, in collaboration with other YMCAs across Ontario.

With the support of the YMCA of Greater Toronto Lead Site, the Outreach Specialist will deliver awareness sessions, youth engagement activities, and community involvement initiatives in a variety of settings.

In this role, you will:

Deliver and facilitate education workshops online and in person to youth (8-24yrs) and adults involved in youth’s lives. Plan, organize and implement community involvement initiatives to raise awareness about youth gambling in conjunction with other community organizations Design and implement youth engagement activities related to youth gambling awareness Develop, engage and support an advisory/partnership committee (including youth and adults) Plan and chair online/in person meetings (youth groups, professionals, provincial team, etc.) Establish and maintain relationships with school boards, community and youth service providers Develop and implement effective outreach strategies to engage local community, meet monthly targets and increase YGAP’s reach Maintain accurate records and statistics related to the activities undertaken and outcomes achieved and provide monthly reports Create content and support program’s online content strategy and online presence Attend and promote gambling awareness in community meetings and events/fairs (including but not limited to Gambling Awareness Week, Financial Literacy Week, Credit Education Week, etc.) Research, and maintain up to date knowledge regarding issues and trends related to youth gambling and report learning Support program’s research and development initiatives Follow and implement program’s quality assurance measures Understands the importance of the volunteer staff partnership and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism in dealings with members, volunteers, donors and staff. Travel and overnight stay as required Perform other duties as assigned

You bring:

University degree or college diploma (or equivalent) in Social Sciences, Education, Business, Communication, Marketing or other related field Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to draft and design clear and compelling communications; French language skills are considered as an asset Experience in the delivery of public health, prevention and awareness initiatives Experience with outreach activities and strategies Experience in-group facilitation Knowledge of harm reduction principles Understanding of principles of learning for both youth and adults Experience in working with youth, sensitivity and knowledge in dealing with youth from different cultural and racial backgrounds and youth with special needs Ability to work in an efficient manner with a high degree of independence Experience in online communications, social media or interactive engagement and working with online presentation/meeting platforms Must have use of a car, the successful candidate will deliver YGAP services in the Sault Ste. Marie region and surrounding areas. Knowledge of the community resources in the Sault Ste. Marie region would be an asset Knowledge of gambling issues and harm reduction principles an asset Knowledge of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum an asset Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging Flexibility regarding assigned work hours, travel and overnight stays

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA’s  Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, , which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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