Youth Worker

Yfc; Ontario; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Youth Workers dedicated to engaging youth in meaningful community experiences. This role focuses on building trusting relationships, providing safe spaces, and supporting youth through various programs. You will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility in your schedule, including evenings and weekends. This full-time position offers a starting salary based on experience and education, alongside the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people. If you're ready to inspire and empower youth, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Benefits available

Flexible working hours

Personal support team for salary funding

Qualifications

• 0-5 years experience in youth work or related fields.
• Competent in computer, organizational, and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct ministry to youth and implement programs effectively.
• Build community partnerships and connect with youth.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Administrative skills

Team collaboration

Fundraising

Community outreach

Flexibility

Education

Relevant certification

Job description

Youth Worker

Are you passionate about seeing youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning and purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope and overflowing with possibility? Are you dedicated to helping others serve and support youth in the community?

Key Requirements:

1. Pursue a vital spiritual life and growing relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
2. Be a faithful and contributing member of a local church
3. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
4. The flexibility to work evenings and weekends for designated programs or events
5. Willingness to do fundraising and community outreach
6. Competent computer, organizational, time management and administrative skills
7. 0-5 years experience

About Youth Unlimited YFC Highlands

Daily we strive to connect with youth — from Guelph to Huntsville, on the ground or on the Net. We want to see them thrive where they are at, regardless of who they are, how much they have, or what they believe. We simply want to be there … a trusted friend, to come alongside youth and help them sort it out. A Youth Worker plays a key role in developing and maintaining programs for youth, building community partnerships and staying connected to the youth. We need Youth Workers in most Highlands Region Centres. Specifically, we are looking for new Youth Workers in Fergus, Grand Valley, Huntsville and Orangeville.

Purpose:

Every youth living fully in Christ.

Mission:

Providing "safe spaces" within which to build trusting relationships with caring adults using areas of common interest as a catalyst.

Vision:

Youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning & purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope & overflowing with possibility!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Direct ministry to youth
2. Program implementation
3. Operational & personal funding
4. Effectively connecting with youth and the community

This is a full time position (35-40 hours/week). The starting salary range for this staff position is $34,500 to $37,000. It is determined on a scale based on education and experience (0-5 years) and is 100% funded on a missionary basis—requiring the gathering of a personal support team to cover the salary. Benefits are available.

To Apply:

Click "Apply Now" on the top right of the page and include your resumé and cover letter. 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:

1. How you would integrate your faith with this role,
2. your heart for youth and
3. any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words).

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

For this and other job postings, please visit: yfch.ca