Facilitator, YMAP Program London

YMCA; London; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA personal membership

Vacation entitlement

Benefits package and Pension

Supportive network

Wellness and counselling services

Meaningful impact

Job summary

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is seeking a part-time YMAP London Program Facilitator to support newcomer youth leadership and integration. The role is in-person in London with a Monday-Thursday afternoon schedule and a maximum of 15 hours per week.

You will assist in delivering group programming and provide essential settlement services, including information, orientation, and advocacy, while maintaining safety and engagement for youth. End date is March 31, 2027, with a salary of $18.95 per hour.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Degree in Child and Youth Worker, Sport and Recreation, or related area.
• Experience working with youth is an asset.
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet.
• Experience facilitating youth group sessions is an asset.
• Familiar with newcomer youth services is an asset.
• Comfortable using public transportation.
• Current CPR and First Aid.
• Fluency in English; an additional language is an asset.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Strong communication in group settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Current Criminal Record Check with VSS is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Newcomer Youth Leadership and Integration Program (YMAP) in YMCA facilities and community settings.
• Provide a safe, engaging environment for youth to gain skills for successful integration in Canada.
• Support the program settlement advisor with needs assessments, referrals, interpretation, and counseling.
• Complete administrative tasks; follow attendance, health, safety, and emergency procedures.

Skills

Experience with youth groups

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong communication in groups

Fluency in English

Multilingual an asset

Experience with diverse populations

Public transportation familiarity

CPR and First Aid

Criminal Record Check with VulnerableS

Team collaboration

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Child and Youth Worker, Sport and Recreation, or related area

Job description

Join the YMCA Team!

Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team and be the spark that ignites the potential in others.

Our culture is of paramount importance to us. We formally measure employee engagement annually to ensure our employees are having an excellent employment experience. Our current level of engagement is 80%, compared to some Canadian employer statistics of 69%.

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock. We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions. We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs. YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.

Why The Y?

At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission. We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.

We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

We look for the following qualities in all of our employees and volunteers:

• Demonstrates our Core Values; Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and Inclusivity
• Fun, Enthusiastic & Friendly Individuals
• Hardworking and Dependable
• Positive Role Model
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Enjoy working in a Social Environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with Employees & Members

Employees and volunteersof YMCAof Southwestern Ontario are ambassadors for the Y both on and off the job. We rely on them to help share our mission and increase awareness of the positive impact the Y can have on the lives of people in their communities. Particularly how we are helping to create healthy children, healthy families, and healthy communities.

All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.

Position: YMAP London Program Facilitator - Contract , Part Time

Location: London

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: March 31st, 2027 (conditional on funding)

Salary: $ 18.95/hour

Scheduling :

• Maximum of 15 hours a week
• In person
• Must be available Monday to Thursday
• Afternoons required up until 6pm
• Occasional mornings and evening
• Occasional Fridays and weekends
• Scheduling hours may vary based on need
• Occasional Fridays, evenings and weekends

As part of your total compensation:

• Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
• Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
• Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
• Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
• Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
• Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

In this role, you will:

• • Assists in the delivery of the Newcomer Youth Leadership and Integration Program-YMAP by; supporting during the facilitation of co-ed and gender-specific group programming, activities, workshops, and events both in the YMCA facilities and out in the community.
  • Will provide a safe and engaging environment for all youth to gain valuable skills and knowledge to aid in their successful integration and settlement in Canada.
  • Assist as required the program settlement advisor by; providing essential settlement services i.e., needs assessment, information, orientation, referral, interpretation, translation, advocacy, and solution-focused counselling, in order to maximize the potential for successful integration into Canadian life and society.
  • Complete administrative tasks when required; follow attendance protocols, health, and safety expectations, have knowledge of emergency procedures and Child Protection Policy Work.

Education & Skills Qualifications:

• • Post-Secondary Degree in Child and Youth Worker, Sport and Recreation, and/or any related area
  • Experience working with youth as an asset
  • Proficiency in using online digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or Google Meet
  • Experience facilitating youth group sessions is an asset
  • Familiar with newcomer youth services is an asset
  • Comfortable using public transportation
  • Current CPR and First Aid
  • Fluency in English and an additional language an asset
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Comfortable and effective communication in group situations
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
  • Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.

Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening. This assists us in efficiently assessing qualifications. Rest assured, our recruiters will additionally review resumes to ensure a fair and accurate assessment is completed.