Brampton Community Worker

JotForm Inc; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established organization focused on youth development is seeking a passionate Community Worker in Brampton. This role involves building mentoring relationships with local youth and pioneering grassroots programming that creatively responds to community needs. The successful candidate will engage youth relationally, lead ministry initiatives, and manage volunteers, all while embodying a deep commitment to faith and community service. This position offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, requiring fundraising to support the role. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young people and have a heart for service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and/or children is essential.
• A deep commitment to a holistic approach to proclaiming the good news.

Responsibilities

• Build mentoring relationships with local youth.
• Pioneer and lead new ministry initiatives for children and youth.
• Oversee ongoing administrative tasks and volunteer management.

Skills

Relationship Building

Youth Engagement

Volunteer Management

Administrative Skills

Education

Relevant Certification

Job description

Are you passionate about seeing youth thrive in their day-to-day lives? Are you passionate about seeing youth experience wholeness and transformation? As part of our Gaining Ground Strategy, Youth Unlimited is hiring a Community Worker for the Brampton area.

About Youth Unlimited (YFC Toronto)

With over 1 million young people in the Toronto area alone, Youth Unlimited’s vision is to see every one of them transformed by God's love & life-changing power. Our hope is that by cultivating relationships with caring adults who will mentor and cheer them on, our young people will be able to bring about positive change to our city – both now and in the future. We do this through grassroots programming, a focus on wholistic transformation, and a network of local partnerships including after-school programs, sports programs, summer camps, and more. To learn more visit www.yugta.ca

The Brampton Community Worker will build relationships with youth by pioneering new, grassroots programming in the Brampton area as part of our commitment to launch neighbourhood-based outreach programs in under-served communities. This programming would creatively respond to needs and opportunities in Brampton and could include sports, arts, after school homework help, etc!

Key Responsibilities:

• Build mentoring relationships with local youth
• Pioneer and lead new ministry initiatives for children, youth, and young adults
• Assist with recruitment and management of volunteers
• Oversee ongoing administrative tasks such as attendance, registration forms, lesson preparation, program budgeting, and ministry updates

Requirements:

• Pursue a vital spiritual life and growing relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
• Be a faithful and contributing member of a local church
• A deep commitment to a holistic approach to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and God’s Kingdom
• Able to engage youth relationally
• Experience working with youth and/or children

Position Information:

We have opportunities for a part-time (beginning at 17 hours/week) or full-time position with this role. The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is 100% funded on a missionary basis – requiring the successful applicant to fundraise and gather a personal support team.

To Apply:

Please submit a resumé and cover letter below. Your resumé should note (1) your employment experience; (2) your ministry experience, whether volunteer or paid; and (3) any relevant certification. Your cover letter should include a description of (a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, (b) your heart for youth (c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.)

If you have any further questions, please contact David at [e-mail] or [phone], ext.7316. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.