St. James Town Community Outreach Worker

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: $ 58060 - 67370

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about relationally investing in youth and seeing youth experience wholeness and transformation in the heart of downtown Toronto Do you love collaborating with others to make a difference in a neighbourhood As part of our Gaining Ground Strategy Youth Unlimited is hiring a Community Outreach Worker for the St. James Town neighbourhood.

About St. James Town

St. James Town is a small neighbourhood of highrises in downtown Toronto. It is one of the most densely populated places in Canada estimated at 17000 people and often called a world within a block due to the cultural diversity that many newcomers bring to the community. One quick walk through the neighbourhood and you will see kids running on the soccer fields grandmas shopping for fruit at a local stand and teens hanging around with their friends.

We anticipate hiring two individuals to work alongside each other in this St. James Town Community Workers will build relationships with youth and families by partnering with existing ministries within St. James Town and potentially pioneering new ones as part of our commitment to build transformative relationships with the youth of this community. This ministry will creatively respond to needs and opportunities in St. James Town and could include sports arts after school homework help etc!

This is a new opportunity and the position is currently unfilled. Were excited to find the right person to join our team!

Key Role Outcomes

Partnerships with local churches and community organizations are active and thriving.
St. Jamestown youth experience a sense of safety and belonging.
St. Jamestown families feel supported and cared for.
Ministry-minded individuals within the community are invited equipped and mobilized to invest in the lives of youth.
Approaches to supporting newcomers are attentive culturally responsive and continually learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Build a visible relational presence within the community
Collaborate with existing ministries in St. James Town
Recruit a team of dedicated volunteers to establish long-term relationships with youth and their families
Establish connection points with youth and families through ministry programming
Provide one-on-one mentorship discipleship and guidance through long-term relationships with youth.
Create pathways for interested youth to engage with local churches
Invite partners into the vision through fundraising and steward resources wisely to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the ministry.

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 to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and Gods Kingdom
Able to engage youth relationally
Experience working with youth and/or children
Able to collaborate with other ministries and volunteers
Has a heart for St. James Town

Position Information

This is a full time or part-time position (20-44 hours/week). The expected salary range is $58060 to $67370 annually for a 44 hours/week role. 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.

To Apply: Please submit a resumé and cover letter through the link. Your resumé 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 (b) your heart for community ministry and (c) any experience you have working with youth. (Each response should be 150 - 200 words.)

If you have any further questions please contact David Annesley at or ext.7316. Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.