Norfolk Program Coodinator - Teen Link

YFC Southwestern Ontario; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth-focused organization in Central Ontario seeks a motivated individual to provide leadership in their ministry efforts. Responsibilities include engaging with youth through relational evangelism and overseeing a volunteer team. Candidates should have experience related to youth work and strong interpersonal skills. A collaborative and inclusive work environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work is required.
• Ability to build strong relationships is essential.
• Engaging in relational evangelism and discipleship of youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning and implementing local ministry.
• Oversee and engage with a local volunteer team.
• Build relationships with youth through community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Education related to youth work

Job description

Overview

Youth Unlimited YFC Southwestern Ontario is a youth-focused, faith-based, organization that exists to help young people throughout Southwestern Ontario attain their full life potential by showing love and care for their whole person.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an individual that is able to provide leadership in the visioning, planning and implementation of this local ministry in Norfolk, ON. Responsibilities include overseeing a local volunteer team while personally engaging in the relational evangelism and discipleship of youth. Being a team player is a must! The ability to build strong relationships and interpersonal skills are a high priority.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience related to youth work is required.

Program: Teenlink

Teenlink is a program where teens receive certification in Mental Health First Aid, TASK (Anger Management) , Safe-Talk, healthy relationships, stress management, financial management, and goal setting. The purpose of learning these skills is to help teens apply them in their community, as we continue with educating about topics so they can make informed decisions, to grow and engage others in these decisions.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is funded on a missionary basis requiring the gathering of a ministry partnership team. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring Statement

At SWOYFC, we believe that the workplace is unified when each of us is encouraged, recognized, and able to serve out of our gifts. We believe that we can serve our youth most effectively when our staff represent the communities in which we serve. At SWOYFC we are working hard to foster an environment of collaboration, diversity, inclusivity and respect. We encourage people of all ethnicities and abilities who love Jesus and are aligned with our vision and values, to consider applying.

We strive to achieve equality in the workplace, which means no one will be denied employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to fit for a role. We also understand employment equity means more than treating individuals in the same way but requires special measures and the accommodation of differences. In this way, we are working to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.