Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your planning and organizational skills while making a difference in the lives of youth and the greater community?
If so, consider this unique opportunity with the Donald Doucet Youth Centre where you will plan, implement, and co-ordinate programs that promote rehabilitation and cultural awareness of Indigenous youth and all young persons.
Amendment: posting closing date has been extended to October 7, 2022.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Plan, develop, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate programs to address the specific needs of all youth in relation to their various cultural/Indigenous diversity
• Enlist and coordinate volunteers to assist in the delivery of Indigenous/cultural programs
• Coordinate spiritual activities for all young persons
• Perform assessment, reception, and discharge functions for all young persons that are involved with the programs
• Assist the Youth Centre Deputy Administrator with the formulation of policies and procedures for programs
How do I qualify?
Technical Knowledge
You have:
• Knowledge of and ability to apply behaviour/social sciences theories, practices, and techniques particularly within the context of planning programs for Indigenous/cultural specific residents
• Cultural awareness in order to engage Indigenous residents and support rehabilitation and successful community reintegration
• Ability to understand and apply relevant legislation (e.g. The Criminal Code of Canada, Youth Criminal Justice Act, Child and Family Services Act, Education Act, Freedom of Information Act, Public Services of Ontario Act, etc)
• Ability to ensure programming complies with facility regulations and procedures
Organizational and Leadership Skills
You can:
• Coordinate programs to ensure best outcomes for the youth, facility, and community
• Plan, organize, co-ordinate, and evaluate programs and supervise staff and volunteers in the delivery of programs
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You can:
• Liaise with community partners, teach and train staff/community agencies, and participate in case management
• Interact with youth, their families and community connections, and Indigenous/cultural groups and agencies
Problem-Solving Skills and Judgement
• You can develop ongoing programming/committees, establish and implement program objectives, and assess the needs of residents