Youth Outreach Prevention Specialist
Job Description
Position Overview: NWLRC is seeking a dedicated and passionate Youth Outreach Prevention Specialist to lead our Northwest Youth United project. The role involves coordinating activities focused on equipping young people with essential life skills and fostering personal growth for a successful future. The Youth Outreach Prevention Specialist will play a crucial role in pairing mentors with youth participants, collaborating with local schools, and working alongside emergency response services to prevent participation of youth in violence and gang-related activities.
Report to: The Youth Outreach Prevention Specialist will be an employee of Northwest London Resource Centre (NWLRC). Day-to-Day supervision/consultation will be provided by the Youth Services Supervisor of Northwest London Resource Centre both formally and informally as determined by the project.
Qualifications: Social Service Worker Diploma, Child and Youth Worker, or education or work experience related to social services field of expertise. Extensive experience of over 3 years actively working in youth outreach and prevention programs is an asset.
Commitment:
This is a full-time position for 37.5 hrs/week that incorporates service delivery reflective of youth peek program times for participation. The position will be from Tuesday – Saturday
Wages: $25 per hour with benefits after 3-month probation period.
Responsibilities
Cycle Coordination:
· Plan and coordinate activities for Northwest Youth United Program.
· Design and implement a diverse range of activities that promote personal growth and essential life skills.
Mentorship Pairing:
· Facilitate the pairing of mentors with youth participants to build trusting relationships.
· Provide ongoing support and guidance to mentors and participants throughout the program.
Community-Based Youth Engagement:
· Deliver Northwest Youth United programming twice a week in the Limberlost London & Middlesex Community Housing community.
· Engage youth and families in positive, accessible, and prevention-focused activities.
Community Partnerships:
· Collaborate with community partners, including recreation therapists, to provide specialized activities and supports for youth.
· Build strong partnerships that enhance youth engagement and program outcomes.
Parent Engagement:
· Coordinate parent information sessions with CTRI to provide parents and caregivers with practical tools and resources to support youth.
· Encourage parent and caregiver involvement in youth prevention and community safety initiatives.
Collaboration with Local Schools:
· Work closely with local schools, including Sir Frederick Banting Secondary School and Wilfrid Jury Elementary School.
· Ensure proper referrals to the program through collaboration and strong communication between school staff and the Youth Outreach Prevention Specialist.
Collaboration with London Police Services:
· Collaborate with the Diversity team at London Police Services.
· Align conflict resolution and violence prevention workshops with community safety initiatives to reduce the risk of youth involvement in criminal activities.
Youth Support Networks:
· Collaborate with organizations providing counseling, recreation therapy, and other youth supports.
· Connect young people and families to appropriate community resources and services.
Identifying High-Risk Youth:
· Work directly with local schools to identify youth at high risk of exposure to and access of guns and gangs.
· Implement a unique version of the NWLRC YEP program with a peer mentorship component.
Outreach and Information Dissemination:
· Be present at each school once a week to effectively reach and support the youth population.
· Provide information to school staff and youth about the Northwest Youth United Program.
Qualifications:
· Leadership, strong organizational, and time management skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills
· Experience with report writing, maintaining statistics, and fundraising
· Capacity to build relationships with youth, parents, community members, and professionals
· Proven ability to work with youth of diverse and ethnic/cultural backgrounds
· Motivated, self-starter and able to work in a flexible environment that puts client’s first
· Capacity to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team
· Proficiency with Microsoft office, Google Forms, and database entry
· Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Clearance through a Vulnerable populations police screening process
· Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain certification)
· Experience in program development and implementation.
· Valid Driver’s license with access to a car
· Must have a registered Social Insurance Number and eligible to work in Canada.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and a detailed cover letter by EMAIL ONLY to: Katelyn Nicholls – Executive Assistant at [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
