Highlands YFC Job Board
Youth Worker
Highlands Region, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . September 20, 2023
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?
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 Shelburne and Orangeville.
Purpose: (To see) Every youth living fully in Christ.
Vision: (To see) Youth engaged in healthy community, experiencing meaning & purpose in the present, and looking forward to a future filled with hope & overflowing with possibility!
Mission: Providing "safe spaces" within which to build trusting relationships with caring adults using areas of common interest as a catalyst
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct ministry to youth
- Program implementation
- Operational & personal funding
- Effectively connecting with youth and the community
Key Requirements:
- Pursue a vital spiritual life and growing relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
- Be a faithful and contributing member of a local church
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
- The flexibility to work evenings and weekends for designated programs or events
- Experience in fundraising and community outreach
- Strong organizational, time management and administrative skills
- Competent computer skills
This is a full time position (35-40 hours/week). The salary of this staff position is determined on a scale based on education and experience and is 100% funded on a missionary basis - requiring the successful applicant to to fundraise and gather a personal support team.
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 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:
a) How you would integrate your faith with this role, b) your heart for youth and c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words).
If you have any further questions, please contact Teri at office@yfch.ca or (519) 941-0690. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.