Youth Unlimited Toronto Job Board
South Etobicoke Youth Outreach Worker
South Etobicoke - Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . February 28, 2024
Description
Are you passionate about seeing youth and communities experience peace, joy, and transformation? Our South Etobicoke team, a ministry of Youth Unlimited (YFC Toronto), has served in the community for over 10 years and is hiring two youth outreach workers to further invest in the lives of youth and their families year-round.
About the South Etobicoke Team
The South Etobicoke team exists to see every young person in South Etobicoke transformed by God’s love and life-changing power, and local churches partnering together to raise up young leaders who will transform our community.
We do this by offering consistent programs to the community that are welcoming, fun, and accessible, and which provide opportunities for God’s love to be shown in action and word. This includes the Lakeshore Soccer League – a grassroots soccer program for over 200 kids every summer - an after-school soccer drop-in, summer camps, and our Leaders in Training program.
The primary focus of the Youth Outreach Worker role is to be prayerfully, intentionally, and graciously present in the lives of youth and their families. You will have the opportunity to play an integral part in the planning and implementing of all our programs, as well as serving and caring for youth and their families outside of program times.
This position also includes supporting the leadership of volunteers and engaging neighbourhood churches and the local community.
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the South Central Etobicoke Outreach Worker:
- Participate in front-line ministry and mentorship to kids and youth, ages 6-19
- Plan and implement weekly programs
- Manage ongoing administrative and communication tasks, including participant registration, lesson preparation, management of program budgets, and ministry reports.
- Oversee fundraising for the South Etobicoke ministry
- Assist with the recruitment, processing, and equipping of volunteers
- Opportunity to pioneer new future ministry initiatives (e.g. new ideas to serve youth down the road)
Requirements:
- A humble and gracious posture in pursuing a vital spiritual life and growing relationship with God, as a follower of Jesus Christ
- Be a faithful and contributing member of a local church
- A humble and gracious posture toward others
- Experience working with youth and/or children
- Ability to communicate effectively and graciously with families and community partners from diverse backgrounds and experiences – including many who share a different faith
- Initiative and self-motivation to fulfill many responsibilities on your own
- Experience in sports is not required but is helpful
Position Information
We have opportunities for part-time or full-time positions with this role beginning at 20 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 fundraise and gather a personal support team.
To Apply: Please submit a resumé and cover letter below. 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 serving youth, and (c) any experience you have working with kids and youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.)
If you have any further questions, please contact David at dannesley@yugta.ca or (416) 383-1229, ext.7316. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.