Job Description

Job Posting

Halifax Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Youth Centre Coordinator for The Den Youth Centre in Parks & Recreation. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality\'s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator, the Youth Centre Coordinator will support operations of The Den Youth Centre in Lower Sackville. The Den offers a range of services and programs for youth to access including; counselling, job support, and mental health support. It is the responsibility of the Youth Centre Worker to create and maintain a supportive environment. The role requires an adaptable and flexible personality, comfortable completing a range of activities including leading activities, connecting youth to support services, and managing the dynamics and behaviors in the space.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the coordination, and facilitation of drop-in activities.
• Provide resource and referral support to youth (both in-house support and external support).
• Create and maintain a safe and inclusive space for a diverse set of youth.
• Provide orientation to all new youth attending drop-in programs.
• Work with the youth and staff during drop-in times to manage dynamics and youth behaviors.
• Coordinate, schedule and attend program staff meetings.
• Work with community partners / organizations to schedule and advertise their services.
• Supervise youth centre drop in staff.
• Carryout administrative work by recording information from shift (I.e. reporting incidents, making note of supplies needed, taking count of number of youth in attendance, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

• Post secondary education in a related field or combined education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum two (2) years of related work or volunteer experience in a social service environment in a support capacity.
• Experience working or volunteering in an environment with at-risk youth (working or volunteering in culturally, racially diverse, and/or low-income communities)

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of youth engagement strategies
• Experience in leadership and group facilitation considered an asset
• Mental Health First Aid considered an asset
• Knowledge of current supports and services available for youth
• Knowledge of harm reduction approaches to youth support

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer\'s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.

COMPENTENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Casual, part-time

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week. Afternoon/Evening Hours. Must be present for drop-in hours Monday to Wednesday

SALARY: Non-Union, $25.50 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay).

WORK LOCATION: The Den 636 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

(Position #78628256)

Halifax