Part-Time - Youth Worker - YMCA of Three Rivers - Jobs in Guelph, ON

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YOUTH WORKERPERMANENT PART-TIMESTART DATE: ImmediateREGION: Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, Waterloo RegionAPPLICATIONS DUE: Posting will remain active until filled **Hours of work: Must be available to work evenings and weekends**Are you a passionate professional who has experience working with youth Do you want to make a difference in the life of a young person, be a positive role model and support them to develop the life skills Do you want to work with community partners across Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo RegionThe 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. We have the assets to affect positive social change and we know YMCA Alternative Suspension is an important piece of our work. That’s where you come in.What you will do… You will support youth (aged 13-21 years) in a variety of programs for that support their physical, social and mental wellbeing, personal development, leadership skills, and more. You will work as a part of the YMCA Youth Team to plan, promote, implement and facilitate a variety of programs to meet the changings needs of youth in our community. You will build strong, positive and trusting relationships with youth.You will support youth to discover their personal identity regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio economic status. You will inspire youth to have perspectives that promote a positive point of view of self and others. You will provide space for youth to 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. You will nurture a global mindset to build awareness and understanding of the global community and their place in it.What you will bring…Ideally, you will have experience working with youth (13-21 yrs.) from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. In addition, you have post-secondary education in Child and Youth Work, Social Sciences, Recreation and Leisure or a related field and an understanding of healthy adolescent development. 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. Evenings and weekends will be required. Access to a vehicle is required for this role.Please note we are currently following Public Health and Government guidelines related to COVID 19 both for our interview process and while working. Interviews will be done virtually and any entrance into a facility will be subject to health screening. If you are an external candidate interested in joining our team, please click the apply button below to create an application. Internal candidates can apply through the internal career centre by clicking here.The YMCAs of Three Rivers embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA. The YMCAs comply with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. For more information on the YMCAs commitment to privacy, please visit our web site at www.ymcacambridgekw.ca. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Quick Apply

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