Position Summary Youth Engagement Workers will be responsible for working efficiently and effectively in a team environment to develop and implement programs and services for youth within the Community. These programs and services will promote their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. The Youth Engagement Worker will establish and reinforce a safe and healthy environment and ensure that all work is carried out within the context of the agency’s mission statement, philosophy, policies, procedures and organizational practices.
Reports to Youth Engagement Coordinator
Responsibilities & Professional Competencies (responsibilities will include but will not be limited to)
Direct supervision of youth and lead activities
Assist in the support and direction of volunteers and students
Ensure that a safe & healthy environment is maintained
Encourage the participation of all youth accessing the agencies programs/services
Assist in the development and implementation of programs/services for youth that promotes Resiliency.
Be able to work within a diverse community and be culturally sensitive and inclusive.
Carry out goals, themes and schedule of the program to provide a consistent and high quality program and experience
Monitor the use of equipment and facilities including maintaining it’s cleanliness
Assist in the evaluation of programs/services and identify areas where current programs are needed
Assist in organization of trips and activities and supervise youth within those activities
Ensure that all administrative requirements for weekly activities/programs are completed within timelines
Follow all agencies policies & procedures including managing serious occurrences, incidents and/or accidents
Establish healthy and supportive relationships with youth in accordance to expectations and policies of the agency




Assist in outreach and promotion of youth programs/services
Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with colleagues and other professionals working in partnership with agency
Establish and maintain co-operative relationships with parents/guardians of youth
Represent program in a professional manner
Attend staff meetings and required professional development trainings/workshops
Purchase program supplies and groceries as needed
Assist in receiving, sorting and putting away food/supply deliveries
Clean program space daily (sweeping, mopping, bathroom, tables, dishes, etc.)
Perform other related duties as required
Qualifications CYC or CYW are mandatory
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities The Youth Engagement Worker must have a proficient knowledge in the followingareas:
Valid certification in CPR/First Aid
Valid certification in Safe Food Handler’s
Valid certification in Suicide Prevention
Ability to implement youth activities and supervising groups of youth
Knowledge of current legislation, regulations, polices and procedure of involving youth in programs/services
Youth engagement tools and methods of development and implementation
An understanding of Priority Neighbourhoods specifically the Eglinton East/Kennedy Park Community and its resources
Clear understanding of the “at-risk” youth population
Team building skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Effective facilitation skills
Time management skills
Conflict Resolution/Mediation skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Vacancy This job is for a current vacancy
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📌 Youth Engagement Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Heart Beatz Child, Youth and Family Centre
📍 Ontario