Part Time Youth Mentorship Program Mentor- BGC Brantford
Expected: 30 hours per week
Due to the nature of the Youth Mentorship Program, scheduling of hours will be determined by the program needs and can and will fluctuate (week days, week nights, weekends)
Duties
Belonging to a BGC is often a life-changing experience. Children can build healthy, supportive relationships with caring adult role models, having deeply positive influence on the life path they choose. Clubs also encourage healthy, respectful relationships with peers and family members.
Collaboratively and in partnership with key community organizations, this position is responsible to develop and facilitate in-person programs for marginalized youth, youth facing multiple barriers and youth in challenging context. The position must work flexible, rotational hours, be responsive, accessible and exhibit sound judgement. Incumbent will interact with youth, staff and community partners under all kinds of circumstances, many of which may be traumatic.
Duties Include:
- Actively engage in program implementation
- Work in collaboration with internal and external partners to build and maintain professional partnerships
- Maintain open communication with program partners regarding their youth needs, youth's participation, behaviours and/or any incidents
- Provides coaching and information about community resources
- Readily and sensitively manages any conflicts/issues
- Acts as both an advocate and liaison for youth with community agencies, schools, Law enforcement and other local service providers
- Manages the effective resolution of service delivery issues
Staff cannot always be confined rigidly to a definite schedule of hours - 'flex' time WILL be required
Qualifications
The environment is fast paced and demanding – position is required to be extremely resourceful, ‘think quick on their feet’, manage multiply tasks and issues, able to prioritize and resolve issues effectively, thoroughly and effectively.
Education:
- Child & Youth Worker diploma or Social Service Worker diploma or equivalent in education and experience
Experience and Skill Set:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with a variety of marginalized children and youth, children and youth facing multiple barriers and/or children and youth in challenging context age categories (6-25 years)
- Minimum of 2 year’s experience working in the mental health & wellness sector
- Minimum of 2 year’s experience working with children and youth in crisis
- Previous outreach and community development experience
- In-depth knowledge of and be able to implement strength-based and evidence-based practices
- Ability to interpret and comply with the policies and procedures of the Club
- Demonstrated knowledge of processes and previous experience in developing effective working relationships within a variety of organizations
- Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to relate to children and youth
- Good presentation skills with Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates initiative with Creative & alternative thinking to develop new ideas and approaches
- Previous experience in program development and facilitation
- Previous experience with online programming and computer applications/programs (e.g. gaming, virtual applications, sound studio) a strong asset
- Effectively manage multiple demands and priorities
- Ability to work well in a team environment but also able to work independently
Eligibility
- Current First Aid/CPR; HIGH FIVE PHCD, WHMIS, Safe Food Handling Certificate and additional BGCB training as required
- Clean Driver’s Abstract & Access to a reliable vehicle
- Employment is conditional upon receipt of a successful Vulnerable Sector Police Check
How to Apply
Please apply online at Indeed.com
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