South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre
Youth Outreach Worker – White Oaks & Westminster
Report to: The Youth Outreach Worker will be an employee of the South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre (SLNRC). Day-to-day supervision/consultation will be provided by the Manager of Neighbourhood Community Development Westminster & Youth Services in the form of formal supervision meetings as well as informal support as requested.
Position overview: The Youth Outreach Worker will work with young people that are at higher risks of gun and gang violence. They will deliver a youth outreach and leadership program by coordinating activities focused on equipping young people with essential life skills and fostering personal growth for a successful future. Partnerships will be developed with local schools and law enforcement as well as engagement with parents/caregivers to encourage involvement in this prevention initiative.
This program is targeted at 10 to 16 year olds.
Commitment: This position is a full-time position for 35 hours per week that will include working into the evenings & weekends, from September 14, 2026 to March 31, 2029.
Salary: $25.00 per hour with benefits after 3 month probation period.
Objective of project:
- Effectively address risk factors that may result in a young person engaging in gun and gang violence.
Outcome:
- Improved access to and availability of evidence-based gang and gun violence prevention and intervention programs for young people at risk of involvement in gun and gang violence.
- Enhanced capacity of and collaboration between parents, families, community agencies, community members, etc. to support young people at risk of or involved in gun and gang violence.
Metrics:
- # of youth engaged
- # of neighbourhoods reached
- # of schools engaged
- # of youth visits
- # of parent information sessions
- # of parents/guardians engaged
- # of existing and new partnerships/collaborations
Responsibilities:
- Empower youth between the ages of 10 and 16 through a comprehensive program designed to promote personal development, positive development, positive relationships & connections and community engagement.
- This comprehensive program will run 2 cycles; 1 in-school and 1 in-community (after school & summer), and will include:
- Life Skills
- Relationship Building
- Self-Confidence
- Community Building
- Information sharing sessions will be held 1-2 times per year for youth, families/caregivers and community members
Collaboration with:
o local schools; elementary schools and secondary, to ensure proper referrals to the program
o London Police Service; specifically the Diversity Team, to ensure that our conflict resolution and violence prevention workshops are aligned with their community safety initiatives
o youth support networks; such as organizations that provide counseling and mental health services, to ensure that youth have access to a comprehensive support system that addresses their specific needs
o SLNRC & NRAWP programs for volunteering and employment opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Responsible, trustworthy, approachable and friendly
- Capacity to build relationships with youth, families, community members, and professionals
- Proven ability to work with diverse and ethnic/cultural backgrounds
- Capacity to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
- Good organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
- Post secondary education in the Human Services Field (SSW, CYC, Recreation, Sociology, etc) or experience actively working in youth outreach and prevention programs
- Valid G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required
- Clearance through a vulnerable populations police screening process
- Must have a valid social insurance number and eligible to work in Canada
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Current Safe Food Handling certification
“We work together to “empower and enrich the neighbourhood in an inclusive environment.”
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter to: Katelyn Nicholls – Executive Assistant at [email protected] or drop off at 1119 Jalna Blvd. to the SLNRC reception desk.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
