Program Developer Male Youth Programs Canadian Centre for Men and Families

About the Canadian Centre for Men and Families

The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is Canadas hub for boys men fathers and families. We work for a healthy future for men boys and their families by filling critical gaps in mens services that reduce male suicide empower fathers undergoing separation and divorce and help men heal from trauma. We support empower and advocate for men before during and after a crisis in a courageous open inclusive and supportive environment. We believe that when men are supported to live their best lives everybody benefits. The agency operates Centres in Toronto Ottawa London Calgary and Vancouver. CCMF also runs two emergency residential facilities for fathers and children in crisis in Toronto and in Calgary.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Program Developer to join our team on a parttime contract basis. This role is essential for developing a series of new programs aimed at supporting vulnerable male youth and young adults who are in crisis or at risk of dropping out of school engaging in harmful behaviours or entering into unhealthy relationships. These new programs build on pilot programs currently underway in collaboration with community partners in the GTA. Envisioned programs include one on one counselling life skills oriented coaching support groups and workshops though additional innovative ideas are welcome. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit program development and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of young men. The Program Developer will report to the agencys National Executive Director.

Background

This program area addresses socalled Failure to Launch a phenomenon that particularly affects young men and can be the result of several real and perceived barriers including poverty/lowincome lack of a father figure societal pressures surrounding racialization gender identity and sexual orientation and ethnocultural stereotyping etc. as well as systemic and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Research indicates that low educational attainment unemployment and loneliness are significant risk factors for adverse mental health outcomes including psychological distress low subjective wellbeing depression anxiety and substance abuse.

This project is aimed to address a serious inequality with severe consequences for the social integration and mental health of young oftentimes racialized men. In Canada the unemployment rate for 2529yearold men is twice that of 2529yearold women. This may contribute to a gender gap in housing arrangements with 47 of Canadian men in their 20s still living with their parents compared to 38 of women.

It is well known that male youth account for a disproportionate amount of violent acts both as perpetrators and also as victims. One of this programs primary goals is to reduce instances of community violence including gangrelated behavior resulting in healthier and safer communities.

Our goal will be to intervene when boys and male youth are facing a failure to launch style crisis. We aim to empower males to make healthy and positive decisions at critical points in their lives. This is a timely program. Governments across Canada are developing mandates to fight community violence with male youth focused interventions while police and other community agencies are in frequent search of effective interventions for males at risk.

Application Deadline: March 14 2025

Term: April 1 2025

Status: Contractor Parttime 20 hours/week)

Remuneration: $28000 (annual)

Location: Canadian Centre for Men and Families (Toronto)

How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume as a PDF attachment outlining how your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of the position to CCMF National Executive Director Justin Trottier at . Please use the subject line Program Developer Male Youth Programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments to identify the unique challenges faced by male youth and young adults
• Design implement and evaluate innovative programs that encourage school retention deter gang involvement and promote healthy relationships with families and peers.
• Develop and foster partnerships with police agencies and community organizations especially those that support youth and young adults to enhance program effectiveness and reach.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including educators mental health professionals and families to gather input and support for program initiatives.
• Develop program materials including manuals training guides and promotional content.
• Recruit train and support volunteers and interns to facilitate programs.
• Develop evaluation measures to track program outputs outcomes and effectiveness
• Monitor and report on program outcomes and effectiveness making adjustments as necessary.
• Prepare grant proposals and funding applications to secure ongoing financial support for programs.