Youth / Community Engagement Facilitator - Bathurst-finch Hub & Lebovic Campus, #8127

Youth / Community Engagement Facilitator, Job ID #8127
Newcomer Youth Initiatives
Full Time 35 hours per week /1 year contract - maternity leave coverage / Starting ASAP / Bathurst-Finch Hub & Lebovic Campus

Who is JVS
JVS Toronto is a registered charity in the social services sector. Our mission is to enable people to maximize their potential at work and school. Join our development and communications team to help us engage donors and funders in an effort to generate revenue for the agency to provide our services without charge to those who need it most. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, a friendly work environment and opportunities for continuous learning. JVS Toronto also offers a generous vacation package, group benefits and pension plans in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP) and a variety of corporate discounts. Learn about the work we do: www.jvstoronto.org

Program Overview
Newcomer Youth Initiatives provide career exploration, mentorship, a supportive network and foster community engagement for newcomer youth from northern North York and Southern York Region community. Through the mix of individual and group activities newcomer youth are exposed to positive role models, themed workshops, presentations and social activities as developed by JVS Toronto in collaboration with the local community partners.

We're looking for someone who will:
• Assist with the development of project plan, timelines and implementation strategy
• Outreach to the local community to ensure participation of eligible clients, conduct intake, assessment and case management to 60 youth a year
• Facilitate program orientation sessions for youth and parents. Organize events and guest speaker sessions through community resources and partner organizations both in person and online
• Recruit and train mentors, coordinate and facilitate group and individual mentoring sessions
• Coordinate and assist with Career Exploration sessions with youth as well as arrange educational, leadership, social and volunteer activities
• Maintain detailed client records, entering all required information into iCARE and SalesForce
• Prepare client registration and usage documentation; maintain complete, updated files and produce statistical documentation
• Support other youth initiatives at JVS including Jewish community programming
• Building connections with the local ethnic communities

Flexible hours / evenings / weekends are required for this position.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Social Services or Education with placement experience, or a related degree with 3-5 years of experience in community work. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency.
• Effective organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write reports
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively deal with a wide range of individuals and personalities, including: community professionals, youth and families, colleagues, staff, volunteers, and employers
• Strong facilitation skills; ability to build and lead workshops both in person and online
• Demonstrated understanding of the specific needs of newcomer youth
• Knowledge of the ethnic communities of the respective neighbourhoods
• Knowledge and ability to support programming in the Jewish community
• Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)
• A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position

Our ideal candidate will also have:
• Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure
• Knowledge of one or more major community second languages

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.
JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact HR.
JVS Toronto embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.