Facilitator, Rites of Passage; -YPS

Facilitator, Rites of Passage
-YPS)

Employment Type:

Permanent Full Time, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy)

Work Hours:

35 hours/week Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (some evenings and occasional weekends required)

Work Setting:
Onsite at 2206 Eglinton Avenue

Salary:
External Rate: $54,097.76;
Internal Rate: $55,201.79

Final date to receive applications:
January 28, 11:59pm

Wood Green is a team of diverse and innovative change makers working together to make a difference in our communities. A United Way Anchor Agency with a proven track record and an entrepreneurial mindset, we continuously seek to develop solutions to critical social needs while striving to become a Centre for Equity.

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We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the communities we serve. We encourage, and are pleased to consider, applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, women/women identifying, persons with disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who contribute towards promoting innovative ideas and solutions.

This position reports to the ROP Manager and is responsible for working collaboratively within the ROP team to plan and conduct Rites of Passage programming for youth participants as they progress through their Rites of Passage journey.

A sound understanding of African and African-derived history is a prerequisite for this role, including a strong knowledge of the current status of African-Canadian youth in contemporary society to the social determinants of health, education, income, criminal justice, child welfare, social services, community developments, as well as strong knowledge, experience, and familiarity with African-derived Life Cycle processes.

This job requires active outreach and coordination with schools, community, recreational facilities, libraries, community organizations and natural spaces where youth gather.

• This role involves engaging these groups in the ROP process, engaging them in meaningful community service, facilitating their employment needs, and making referrals and warm connections to relevant institutions, schools, Youth Workers and community organizations (external to Wood Green) that provide services to African-Canadian youth.
• Support the Outreach and engagement of African-Canadian youth, as well as post-secondary students and those out of school and work, as well as those that may be experiencing interactions with various systems, such as the criminal justice system and child welfare system.
• Work with the Rites of Passage team, the Eldership Advisory Circle, Wood Green Management, community members, and other youth service providers to engage Wood Green’s Rite of Passage process as a viable option for young people of African descent to further build themselves.
• Play a collaborative role in preparing and implementing Rites of Passage quality assurance frameworks (Process Impact Assessments, Evaluation tools, etc.).
• Support planning and facilitation of various Rites of Passage activities.
• Ensuring that Rites of Passage standards of service excellence are clearly understood and centred in all aspects of Rites of Passage work with African-Canadian youth and communities and internally within Wood Green.
• Addressing and discussing emerging issues and proposed solutions with the team and Manager and making recommendations for constant improvement.
• Working collaboratively with Rites of Passage team to ensure a shared vision of Rites of Passage standards of service excellence.
• Actively participating in the development of Wood Green Rites of Passage curriculum and relevant resources and working collaboratively in a team context to support Rites of Passage activities and initiatives where required.
• Representing Rites and Wood Green Community Services in a professional manner at all times.
• Maintains all aspects of client and ROP related confidentiality.
• Ensures the equity, anti-racism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
• Participates in…