Youth Educator - Contract

Ontario Association of Interval & Transition Houses; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Spending Fund

Job summary

Family Transition Place in Ontario is seeking a dedicated program facilitator to deliver educational programs for classrooms and groups, promoting healthy relationships and creating engaging activities and materials.

You will collaborate with school staff and community partners, provide referrals and support, and help develop strategies to foster a positive classroom climate. The role is a temporary replacement with flexible hours and a wellness fund.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in the Social Services field or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of violence against women and children issues.
• Understanding of adolescent transitions and developmental/behaviour challenges.
• Experience with children and youth in large groups.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with positive reinforcement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate educational programs to classrooms and small groups.
• Research and implement strategies promoting healthy relationships and classroom climate.
• Create activities and materials to support program objectives.
• Collaborate with school staff and community groups/agencies.
• Provide referrals and support when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

PowerPoint

Excel

Word processing

Team player

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Access Database

Word

Job description

Responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating educational programs to classrooms and small groups to help promote and build healthy relationships
• Researching, developing and implementing strategies that promote healthy relationships and a positive classroom climate
• Creating effective activities and resource materials to support program objectives
• Collaborating with school staff and other community groups and agencies
• Provide referrals and support when needed

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in the Social Services field or equivalent experience and specialized training in a closely related field
• Knowledge of violence against women and children issues
• An understanding of adolescent transitions with a focus on developmental / behavioural challenges
• Experience working with children and youth in large group settings
• Skills in managing challenging behaviours with a focus on positive reinforcement and constructive correction
• Strong communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to deliver effective presentations and workshops to the general public and students
• Skills in the use of a computer for facilitating educational programs, correspondence and report writing (specifically PowerPoint, Excel, Access Database and Word)
• Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently
• A second language would be an asset

Working Conditions:

• Standing for periods of time facilitating program delivery
• Repetitive lifting and carrying of equipment and supplies
• Rural and urban driving conditions in all seasons

Hours of Work:

• School based hours Monday to Friday with potential for evening or weekend work as needed

Compensation

• $25.93 to $36.01 per hour
• Wellness Spending Fund available

The successful candidate will join a compassionate, caring and forward-thinking family of professionals.

Our steadfast feminist and family-first approach guide the work we do. We are committed to ensuring that FTP continues to boast strong staff retention and satisfaction through consistent collaboration, communication, skills and culture development opportunities throughout our organization.

Our commitment to our internal agency values of compassion, respect, inclusion, continuous learning and integrity is unwavering, and we are striving to create a culture rooted in inclusiveness. We are committed to unlearning biases and working towards undoing systemic racism and oppression towards, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, 2SLGBTQ+ and all marginalized identities.

We are focused on innovation and enhancement of our services for our clients; we are equally focused on creating a workplace that works with our staff. We are deeply proud of the culture we have developed, and the staff who continue to help us shape it. We’d love to have you join us!

Family Transition Place is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Family Transition Place is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We thank all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is a temporary replacement for the current position.

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