Live-in Community Builder The Refuge
Live-in Community Builder The Refuge
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
Do you desire to make a difference in the lives of youth experiencing housing challenges in Oshawa Are you passionate about building community through hospitality Youth Unlimited is seeking to hire a livein missionary worker to foster community with 26 youth and young adults residing in The Refuges new affordable housing apartment complex located in South Oshawa.
About Youth Unlimited (YFC Toronto)
With over 1 million young people in the Toronto area alone Youth Unlimiteds vision is to see every one of them transformed by Gods love & lifechanging power. Our hope is that by cultivating relationships with caring adults who will mentor and cheer them on our young people will be able to bring about positive change to our city both now and in the future.We do this through grassroots programming a focus on wholistic transformation and a network of local partnerships. This includes afterschool programs sports programs summer camps and more. To learn more visitwww.yugta
About The Refuge
The Refuge is a Christian charitable community called to show Jesus Christs love andkindness to the youth of our community through practical and compassionate means ofintervention and prevention. While we offer programs that meet basic needs (food andclothing) our real purpose is to create a community where youth can come to be lovednurtured encouraged be safe and find a place to belong... a community in which youth can encounter Christ and find healing. To learn more visitwww.refugeoutreach
As part of an exciting ministry partnership between Youth Unlimited and The Refuge the Livein Community Builder will foster community among the 26 youth/young adults living in the Refuge apartment complex by hosting large and small group gatherings providing guidance and support and being a light for Christ within the building. Notes 1 During regular weekday hours a Refuge housing worker will be available to those living in the complex to set and pursue goals and life skills using a case management format; they will also fulfil superintendent responsibilities. 2 The missionary suite is suitable for an individual married couple or small family.
Key Responsibilities:
- Live onsite in an affordable housing complex in South Oshawa
- Implement creative ways to foster community and make the building feel like home
- Be a positive presence in the building by providing guidance and support
- Host small gatherings and coordinate community events for the 26 youth/young adults that live in single occupancy units in the building
- Participate as a member of Youth Unlimiteds Light Patrol team
Requirements:
- Pursue a vital spiritual life and growing relationship with God as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ
- Be a faithful and contributing member of a local church
- A deep commitment to a holistic approach of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and Gods Kingdom
- Related experience education or training regarding homelessness poverty mental health and working with youth is an asset
- Compassion patience and active listening skills
- Commitment to healthy self and soul care practices
Position Information:
This is a parttime position of 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. The chosen applicant will live in the missionary suite of the apartment complex at a subsidized rate.
To Apply:
PleasePlease submit a resum and cover letter below.Your resum 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 and (b) your desire to make a difference in the lives of youth experiencing housing challenges. (Each response should be 150 200 words.
If you have any further questions please contact David at orext.7316. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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