Community Worker, Youth Programs

Community Workers on the community youth program team work closely with community houses and local partner organizations in the PQ catchment area. They are responsible for planning and facilitating programs, afterschool clubs, drop-ins, and events for youth of all backgrounds. Community workers act as role models for participants in their programs, creating a warm, caring, safe, and respectful environment for youth to connect, access resources, and attend programs without judgement.

Requirements

• Develop and facilitate workshops and programming that meet the identified needs of the participants.
• Provide in-person programming for youth (occasional virtual programs may occur); help support other CYP youth programs when needed.
• Lead youth program activities, including meeting set-up, snack preparation, and clean-up
• Assist in developing and implementing opportunities, programs, special events and services for with their respective Supervisor, to ensure alignment of the mission, values, and vision of PQ.
• Effectively carry out outreach activities to community members including identification of needs and interests based on the Centre’s Strategic Plan

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid time off
• Flexible Health and Wellness Spendings Account
• HOOPP Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program