Contract Full-time Position: 35 hours per week

Contract Period: June 24, 2024 to August 16, 2024

Salary: $23.10 per hour

Number of Positions: 2

This is a summer job opportunity for applicants between the age of 18 and 30 years at the start of employment. Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*; and is legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations (as directed by the funder).

Proof of Vulnerable Check is required prior to hiring

LAMP Community Health Centre is a multi-service, community based charitable organization that provides a wide range of programs and services to improve a person's health. LAMP uses a co-ordinated approach to connect people to medical services and other programs that build personal resources. By providing services that improve physical, emotional, social and economic well being, people can better control their health and environment.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Youth Programs Manager and Community Health Work team (Youth focus), program objectives, and organizational goals the Youth worker will assist with the facilitation of summer program initiatives that engage youth and help improve the lives of youth and their families in the Lakeshore community.

The incumbent will ensure that all organizational policies are followed.

Primary Responsibilities

· Work as a member of the Street Level Youth Space team to plan and implement a free social, recreational, summer program for youth (ages 10 to 14) in the South Etobicoke community.

· Work closely with the Street Level Youth Space supervisor(s), program partners (City of Toronto), volunteers, and community members, to help plan and implement summer program, community events, to youth and families in the Lakeshore community.

· Facilitate in-person social programs such as recreational (activities/sports), arts-based activities, culinary, gardening, civic engagement, etc.

· Supervise up to 60 participants with the support of other youth program staff.

· Promote a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for youth to be active decision-makers and partners in the program and help provide supervision to program participants.

· Support staff and volunteers to ensure youth program policies and LAMP policies and procedures are followed.

· Work with the team to solicit program donations, support youth driven fundraising initiatives, and occasionally purchase program supplies.

· Build healthy relationships with youth and link participants with information and community resources as appropriate.

· Utilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with youth from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.

· Maintain positive working relationships with caretakers/key staff on-site/off-site to maintain safe programs and enhance problem solving.

· Perform administrative duties including attendance maintenance, data entry, create web and print based promotional materials, outreach, and performs other agency assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

· Must have registered as a full-time student in a recognized post-secondary institution this past academic year and be returning to school on a full-time basis in September 2024; between 18-30 years of age.

· Post-secondary education in related field, such as Child Youth Worker/Child and Youth Care or Social Service Worker/Social Work and/or a minimum of two years combined experience working with youth, planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs.

· Previous experience working with youth ages 10 - 24 from various cultural, ethnic, social-economic, and developmental backgrounds, as well as, an appreciation of diversity.

· Previous experience facilitating to and working with youth ages 10 – 24 in a camp or summer program setting

· Works well under pressure, during conflicts, high noise levels, and with large groups of youth (up to 50).

· Great problem-solving skills and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas.

· Positive attitude and dependable with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented atmosphere.

· Open minded, eager, and willing to constantly learn and improve oneself, as well as the developing of skills to improve the program.

· Knowledge of LAMP Community Health Centre, the South Etobicoke community, and challenges youth in South Etobicoke community experience.

· Solid working knowledge and ability to navigate a PC windows environment, including shared drives.

· Ability to effectively understand the appreciation of guiding fundamentals at LAMP, i.e. Health Promotion, Anti-Oppression; Harm Reduction and the principles of community-based practice.

· Proof of Vulnerable Sector Check prior to hiring.

Working Conditions

A combination of virtual and onsite work including an occasional weekend, working outdoors, and travel to off-site location(s)/community partner locations.

Must work well under pressure during conflicts, high noise levels, and engage with community members who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.

Frequent standing for extended periods of time and some frequent lifting may be required.

Ensures full compliance with LAMP’s Health & Safety regulations and LAMP’s policies and procedures.

As part of our mandate for inclusivity, reasonable accommodations can be made for all incumbents to perform the described physical functions of the aforementioned job.

LAMP Community Health Centre is dedicated to achieving a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and encourages applications from equity seeking groups.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: $23.10 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with youth ages 12- 24 from various cultural, ethnic, social-economic, and developmental backgrounds, as well as, an appreciation of diversity?
Do you have post-secondary education in related field, such as Child Youth Worker, Child and Youth Care or Social Service Worker/Social Work ?

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-17
Expected start date: 2024-06-24

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