 | Part-time Child & Youth Connector Required for 2-year Contract Reaching Our Rural Youth Project, Wilmot Township Location |
Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC), a charitable, multi-service organization, requires a contract part-time Child & Youth Connector (17.5 hours per week) for a two-year contract at the Wilmot Family Resource Centre New Hamburg location.
This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded community focused individual to support the Reaching Our Rural Youth Project. This opportunity will champion the initiatives of our community agency in providing for children and youth living in Wilmot and Wellesley Townships. WFRC offers a supportive, positive work environment that encourages impactful work assisting people where they are in their lives. Staff enjoy having input in program development and professional development opportunities, while having their work-life balance respected.
This position will work closely with the Child & Youth Coordinator (CYC) of both WFRC and Woolwich Community Services, the project Youth Ambassadors, and most importantly with community youth members. The Child & Youth Connector will work collaboratively with the Child and Youth project staff, children and youth, and the community stakeholders to identify children’s program needs, program delivery locations and potential partnerships to offer children’s programming to complement existing programs and services. This role will also work collaboratively with partner agencies to work to expand the range of programming available in the rural townships.
The goals will be to: support the implementation of a youth driven Rural Youth Engagement Strategy that better serves and supports youth living within the Townships; to coordinate youth initiated, youth focused ‘Connection’ opportunities that will define the specific needs and wants for the children, youth and their families living in the rural Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot; and to coordinate the implementation of the outcomes.
This position will also include working a flexible schedule with daytime, evenings, and weekend hours, and will be provided with office space at Wilmot Family Resource Centre.
Qualifications and Skills:
This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded community focused individual to support the Reaching Our Rural Youth Project. This opportunity will champion the initiatives of our community agency in providing for children and youth living in Wilmot and Wellesley Townships. WFRC offers a supportive, positive work environment that encourages impactful work assisting people where they are in their lives. Staff enjoy having input in program development and professional development opportunities, while having their work-life balance respected.
This position will work closely with the Child & Youth Coordinator (CYC) of both WFRC and Woolwich Community Services, the project Youth Ambassadors, and most importantly with community youth members. The Child & Youth Connector will work collaboratively with the Child and Youth project staff, children and youth, and the community stakeholders to identify children’s program needs, program delivery locations and potential partnerships to offer children’s programming to complement existing programs and services. This role will also work collaboratively with partner agencies to work to expand the range of programming available in the rural townships.
The goals will be to: support the implementation of a youth driven Rural Youth Engagement Strategy that better serves and supports youth living within the Townships; to coordinate youth initiated, youth focused ‘Connection’ opportunities that will define the specific needs and wants for the children, youth and their families living in the rural Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley and Wilmot; and to coordinate the implementation of the outcomes.
This position will also include working a flexible schedule with daytime, evenings, and weekend hours, and will be provided with office space at Wilmot Family Resource Centre.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences and volunteer supervision experience
- Background in recreation, child and youth work, social services • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in the use of computers and various software such as Microsoft office suite, and social media applications such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Experience with Canva an asset.
- Possess an ability to work well with people and exemplary customer service skills
- Be flexible, highly organized and a self-starter
- Use a non-judgmental approach
- Have knowledge of community resources an asset
- Be able to problem solve, manage time well and be able to prioritize responsibilities
- Be able to work independently with minimal direction
- Have reliable transportation
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 virus
- Clean Vulnerable Police Records Check
- CPR and First Aid certificate
Part-time 17.5 hours per week, a competitive wage, 2 weeks paid vacation per year, and mileage compensation $0.50/km.
Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above requirements.
Applications are due by noon on Monday March 13, 2023, to Trisha Robinson, Executive Director, Wilmot Family Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo St. Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON. N3A 1S3; or by email to info@wilmotfamilyresourcecentre.ca Attn: Trisha Robinson
Wilmot Family Resource Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants’ needs.
