JVS Toronto
A non-profit organization in the GTA offering employment, recruitment and psychology services for all job seekers.
Career & Employment Services • Jewish Community Services • Employment Supports for People with Disabilities • Newcomer Services • Employer Services
51 - 200
Youth / Community Engagement Facilitator - Bathurst-Finch Hub & Lebovic Campus, #8127
August 27
🏢 In-office - Toronto
JVS Toronto
A non-profit organization in the GTA offering employment, recruitment and psychology services for all job seekers.
Career & Employment Services • Jewish Community Services • Employment Supports for People with Disabilities • Newcomer Services • Employer Services
51 - 200
Description
• Assist with the development of project plan, timelines and implementation strategy • Outreach to the local community to ensure participation of eligible clients, conduct intake, assessment and case management to 60 youth a year • Facilitate program orientation sessions for youth and parents. Organize events and guest speaker sessions through community resources and partner organizations both in person and online • Recruit and train mentors, coordinate and facilitate group and individual mentoring sessions • Coordinate and assist with Career Exploration sessions with youth as well as arrange educational, leadership, social and volunteer activities • Maintain detailed client records, entering all required information into iCARE and SalesForce • Prepare client registration and usage documentation; maintain complete, updated files and produce statistical documentation • Support other youth initiatives at JVS including Jewish community programming • Building connections with the local ethnic communities
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or Post Graduate Certificate in Social Services or Education with placement experience, or a related degree with 3-5 years of experience in community work. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency. • Effective organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to meet targets and deadlines • Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write reports • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively deal with a wide range of individuals and personalities, including: community professionals, youth and families, colleagues, staff, volunteers, and employers • Strong facilitation skills; ability to build and lead workshops both in person and online • Demonstrated understanding of the specific needs of newcomer youth • Knowledge of the ethnic communities of the respective neighbourhoods • Knowledge and ability to support programming in the Jewish community • Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce) • A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position • Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure • Knowledge of one or more major community second languages
Benefits
• Competitive salaries • Friendly work environment • Opportunities for continuous learning • Generous vacation package • Group benefits • Pension plans • Paid sick time • Family care and wellness days • Monthly wellness initiatives • Access to an employee assistance program (EAP) • A variety of corporate discounts
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