Facilitator, Rites of Passage (YPS)
Facilitator, Rites of Passage (YPS)
Posted on :
07-05-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Job Description
Salary:
Internal Rate: G: 55201.79
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 Africanderived history is a prerequisite for this role including a strong knowledge of the current status of AfricanCanadian 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 Africanderived Life Cycle processes. This job requires active outreach and coordination with schools community recreational facilities libraries community organizations and natural spaces where youth gather.
What You Will Do
- 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 WoodGreen) that provide services to AfricanCanadian youth. In addition this job requires the ability to:
- Support the Outreach and engagement of AfricanCanadian youth as well as postsecondary 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 WoodGreen Management community members and other youth service providers to engage WoodGreens 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 AfricanCanadian youth and communities and internally within WoodGreen.
- 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 WoodGreen 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 WoodGreen Community Services in a professional manner at all times.
- Maintains all aspects of client and ROP related confidentiality.
- Ensures the equity antiracism objectives and community development principles of the organization are achieved within the program.
- Participates in regular supervisory sessions
- Participates in regular staff and unit meetings within the team.
- Performs other related duties as required from time to time
- Undergraduate Degree in Social Work or College Diploma Social Service Worker or other related diploma / degree with 3 years experience working directly with young people.
- At least 3 years experience working with young people in culturally responsive programming activities. Highly developed facilitation skills and experience working with the Rites of Passage models and/or Africancentred maturation models are considered strong assets for this role.
- 3 or more years facilitating personal development and maturation change processes with young people
- Minimum 3 years of highly developed case management and referral competencies
- Demonstrated outreach marketing organizational and planning skills
- Effective communication (written and oral) and presentation skills
- Experience in client support and referral process
- Solid knowledge of AfricanCanadian community issues impacting youth
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of Windows MS Office Suite Internet and databases
- Demonstrated ability to work and cooperate in a team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent data collection and analysis skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective communication (written and oral)
- Strong group presentation and facilitation skills
- Strong project management skills
- Strong time management skills
- Demonstrated group leadership skills
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
