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Title posted on indeed.com - -47 Community Service Worker- Phoenix
Posted on October 23, 2024 by Employer details Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth
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*POSTING #: 2024-47* *POSITION TITLE: COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER FULL TIME* *PHOENIX SITE* *WAGE RATE: $27.81 PER HOUR* *THE OPPORTUNITY * *Join one of the Top 10 Canadian Youth Impact Charities of 2022 today! Since 2010, Charity Intelligence has awarded Eva?s?with high marks for financial transparency, accountability to donors and cost-efficiency. * *Learn more about Eva?s Initiatives and the work that we do. * *About Us - Eva's Initiatives for Homeless Youth (evas.ca) * *Role Overview * The Community Service Worker position plays a crucial role in helping, guiding, and supporting youth who may be experiencing crisis or demonstrating challenging behaviors. The primary responsibility is to create a safe and supportive atmosphere within the shelter, fostering an environment where youth feel heard, understood, and respected. The incumbent will work closely with individuals facing various difficulties, offering emotional support, practical assistance, and connecting them with resources to address their needs. They will also provide facilitated recreational programming including sports and athletics, fitness, arts, media, entertainment, shelter, and community events with the overall goal of fostering healthier lifestyles for the youths. This position will report to the Senior Site Manager at Eva?s Phoenix Location: 60 Brant Street, Toronto, M5V 3G9 *Responsibilities * As a Community Service Worker at Eva?s Initiatives for Homeless youth, you will support the Site-level Team to: Program Development: * Work with site-level and program staff to bridge the gaps between service needs and access. * Develop a diverse range of recreational programs tailored to the interests and needs of youth residing in the shelter. * Collaborate on the development and implementation of joint recreational programs and activities. * Coordinate activities, workshops, and events that cater to diverse interests and preferences. * Identifying potential community partners that align with the goals and needs of the youth. * Actively seeks opportunities for resource mobilization, whether it's through in-kind donations, sponsorship, volunteer support, or access to facilities and equipment. * Utilize positive reinforcement strategies and establish clear boundaries with youth to promote a safe and structured environment. * Collaborating with community partners enhances the visibility and reach of recreational programs. * Create and curate a resource mapping process to identify relevant community-based resources to support youth. Coordination: * Liaise with counterparts across the agency to develop joint socio-recreational programming to support youth experiences and integration into communities. * Lead and facilitate recreational activities in a safe and supportive environment, ensuring inclusivity and participation. * Collaborate with other frontline staff, volunteers, and community partners to organize and coordinate special events, outings, and guest workshops aimed at enriching the recreational experience of youth. Evaluation: * Regularly assess the effectiveness of recreational programs through participant feedback, observation, and program evaluation. * Use insights gathered to make necessary adjustments and improvements to enhance program quality and relevance. * Collaborates with community partners to evaluate program outcomes. * Gather feedback from participants and assess the success of joint initiatives. Documentation: * Maintain accurate records of program attendance, participation, and outcomes. * Prepare reports as needed to track program impact and communicate achievements to stakeholders. * Maintain accurate, confidential records of client interactions, progress, and any significant incidents. * Documenting youth progress in Apricot database management system * Prepare reports and documentation as required by organizational policies and funding requirements. Supportive Environment: * Cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment wh- LocationToronto, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$27.81HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9498511926
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