About the role
You are the type of person who cares deeply about the struggles of others, especially youth. You understand the need that exists for strong, empathetic, caring adults to walk alongside a teen who needs someone to listen and support them. You are excited to see changes in someone else, even small changes like a more positive attitude, more openness and vulnerability, or better social engagement with peers. And you know these changes don’t come from your efforts, but come as a result of the love of God that is flowing through you to those around you. There may be a place for you on our team at Youth Unlimited.
**Job Description:**You will be working as part of the Youth Unlimited team to facilitate drop-in times and activities for youth at The Core Youth Centre (7207 28 Ave, Mill Woods Rec Centre) - as well as potentially facilitating programs and activities in nearby schools.
**Hours:**Very flexible, mostly after-school, but may include some evenings. Subject to specific programming.
**Duties:**Leading and facilitating youth drop-in times and activities at the youth centre, Building relationships with and mentoring teens, Planning and facilitating programs and activities for youth in cooperation with other staff and volunteers, Written reporting and debriefing of activities, events and interactions with youth, Cleaning and maintenance of facility, Fundraising, Community Networking, Coordinating volunteers and more.
Qualifications:- Youth work education and/or experience is an asset, but not required- Leadership qualities should include: encouraging, facilitating and supporting, enthusiastic, taking initiative, working well with and serving others.- Ability to relate to youth and an understanding of their culture and environment.- Willingness and ability to adapt to new situations and develop both professionally and personally.- Effective time management skills.- Willingness to participate in networking and fundraising for your program area.- Has a vibrant and growing relationship with God.- Able to provide successful Vulnerable Sector Search
Being a Christian Organization our staff need to agree to and sign the Youth For Christ Statement of Faith and Community.
To Apply - please email to info@yuedmonton.com: 1. Resume2. Completed Job Application Form - see https://www.edmontonyouthunlimited.com/opportunities3. Cover letter stating why you’d like to work with youth at Youth Unlimited
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About Youth Unlimited Edmonton
Youth Unlimited Edmonton sees hope and potential in every young person.
Our vision is to be a primary influence within the youth culture of the capital region, in order to foster the transformation of negative elements of the culture into one of love, hope, realized potential, and positive social action.
We want to see the marginalized accepted; the needy helped and the victimized restored: the type of work that was exemplified by Jesus.
We are helping Edmonton's youth to discover their unlimited potential and to use that potential to positively influence themselves, their peers, their schools, and their communities.
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About the role
You are the type of person who cares deeply about the struggles of others, especially youth. You understand the need that exists for strong, empathetic, caring adults to walk alongside a teen who needs someone to listen and support them. You are excited to see changes in someone else, even small changes like a more positive attitude, more openness and vulnerability, or better social engagement with peers. And you know these changes don’t come from your efforts, but come as a result of the love of God that is flowing through you to those around you. There may be a place for you on our team at Youth Unlimited.
**Job Description:**You will be working as part of the Youth Unlimited team to facilitate drop-in times and activities for youth at The Core Youth Centre (7207 28 Ave, Mill Woods Rec Centre) - as well as potentially facilitating programs and activities in nearby schools.
**Hours:**Very flexible, mostly after-school, but may include some evenings. Subject to specific programming.
**Duties:**Leading and facilitating youth drop-in times and activities at the youth centre, Building relationships with and mentoring teens, Planning and facilitating programs and activities for youth in cooperation with other staff and volunteers, Written reporting and debriefing of activities, events and interactions with youth, Cleaning and maintenance of facility, Fundraising, Community Networking, Coordinating volunteers and more.
Qualifications:- Youth work education and/or experience is an asset, but not required- Leadership qualities should include: encouraging, facilitating and supporting, enthusiastic, taking initiative, working well with and serving others.- Ability to relate to youth and an understanding of their culture and environment.- Willingness and ability to adapt to new situations and develop both professionally and personally.- Effective time management skills.- Willingness to participate in networking and fundraising for your program area.- Has a vibrant and growing relationship with God.- Able to provide successful Vulnerable Sector Search
Being a Christian Organization our staff need to agree to and sign the Youth For Christ Statement of Faith and Community.
To Apply - please email to info@yuedmonton.com: 1. Resume2. Completed Job Application Form - see https://www.edmontonyouthunlimited.com/opportunities3. Cover letter stating why you’d like to work with youth at Youth Unlimited
Not the right fit? Search for Youth Support Worker jobs in Edmonton, AB
About Youth Unlimited Edmonton
Youth Unlimited Edmonton sees hope and potential in every young person.
Our vision is to be a primary influence within the youth culture of the capital region, in order to foster the transformation of negative elements of the culture into one of love, hope, realized potential, and positive social action.
We want to see the marginalized accepted; the needy helped and the victimized restored: the type of work that was exemplified by Jesus.
We are helping Edmonton's youth to discover their unlimited potential and to use that potential to positively influence themselves, their peers, their schools, and their communities.