Job Description

AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FACILITATOR

FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION (LEVEL 6) \xe2\x80\x93 35 HOURS PER WEEK

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day. More than a place to stay, we provide 24/7 crisis shelter and transitional housing on-site and in the community, along with comprehensive services including education, counselling, health care, employment assistance, job training and after-care. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people. We are excited to grow our Prevention and Awareness team!

We are seeking a self-directed, engaging individual with excellent presentation and group facilitation skills to support our school-based and hospitality sector awareness and prevention initiatives. The ideal candidate is a confident public speaker who can easily adapt their presentation styles for diverse audiences. We deliver awareness and education programs about youth homelessness and sex-trafficking prevention for students within the GTA. We also provide sex trafficking intervention training to industry sectors most likely to come in to contact with sex trafficking victims.

Purpose of the position: To provide consistent and engaging brand-focused in-person and virtual awareness and prevention presentations to student in grades 6 to 12, and hotel industry groups. The purpose of these presentations is to build awareness of youth homelessness and trafficking to help keep youth safe and prevent these activities from occurring in the first place. This position reports directly to the Awareness and Prevention Supervisor in order to maximize our grassroots training in all sectors.

SCHOOL-BASED AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

Covenant House school presentations reach, on average, over 30,000 students in grades 6 to 12 a year. Presentations are delivered virtually or in-person and teach the next generation about homelessness and sex trafficking. Our facilitators can help teachers and students recognize and understand the issues and learn where they can access support.

INDUSTRY PREVENTION TRAINING

Our Sex Trafficking Intervention Training equips relevant industry staff with the information and skills necessary to increase safety for staff and guests, recognize warning signs, and respond accordingly. With the right information and training, industry staff can play a crucial role in preventing, recognizing and reporting incidents of sex trafficking.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic individual who can engage youth and adults.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering consistent, engaging 75\xe2\x80\x9390 minute scripted, in-person and virtual presentations to student or industry groups as large as 1,000+, while representing CHT mission and values to program participants
• Incorporating a variety of presentation methods, instructional techniques and formats to engage diverse audiences and accommodate different learning styles
• Delivering up to four presentations per day during busy periods
• Set-up, breakdown and transportation of audio-visual equipment and supplies
• Assisting with developing and maintaining annual presentation/training calendar and tracking system
• Stewarding relationships with schools and industry contacts
• Penetrating networks and building new prospects through cold calls, emails, and networking
• Contributing to the ongoing development and updating of program content and materials to ensure they are current, relevant, resonate with diverse audiences, and align with school board/industry objectives
• Assisting with program marketing including mailing, cold-calling, and other duties as required
• Completing reports, recording statistics, and other administrative tasks as required
• Documenting disclosures of abuse and reporting them to the appropriate child welfare agency and Supervisor
• Administering participant surveys, entering and compiling data, preparing reports and sharing achievements, and other relevant information for internal and external audiences
• Analyzing and evaluating effectiveness of training program and identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance program content, delivery, and audience engagement
• Keeping abreast of industry news, trends, insights and best practices
• Promoting the need for donations to support prevention program and working with Events Team to provide them with prospects
• Cultivating prospects and support for Covenant House Toronto, including departmental collaboration
• Ensuring that donations are managed as per policies and that donors are thanked and stewarded
• Managing a flexible 35-hr work week, including early mornings, some evenings/weekends to accommodate presentations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A University degree or College diploma in Education, Social Services, or related discipline
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Minimum of two years of experience in public speaking/stage delivering creative and dynamic presentations or education/training
• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth

• Knowledge of issues affecting street-involved youth an asset
• Knowledge of sex trafficking an asset

• Proficiency with software or apps including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Flexibility to travel daily through Toronto and GTA with regular access to a reliable vehicle and business travel insurance coverage
• Ability to move/lift/carry two 50-lb wheeled bags (100 lbs. total) containing audio-visual equipment and supplies
• Ability to commit to a hybrid work model \xe2\x80\x93 on-site office at Covenant House Toronto, from home office, and at schools or training sites
• Knowledge of Raiser\xe2\x80\x99s Edge, Zoom, Google Meet and/or Microsoft Teams are assets
• Must be fully vaccinated \xe2\x80\x93 two shots (minimum)

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated ability to relate to youth in culturally diverse communities
• Demonstrated ability to network and develop business networks and plans to build program scale
• Strong public speaking, communications, and group facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to engage a diverse range of audiences
• Excellent administrative, organizational and time management skills, and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Strong oral and written skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, self-directed, able to work independently and manage/meet deadlines and targets
• Enthusiastic team player and ability to learn quickly

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume on or before Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

As an employer, Covenant House is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from qualified individuals who represent diverse communities. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Covenant House Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Covenant House recruitment process.

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