Case Manager, Black Achiever's

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Black Achievers is a new mentoring initiative of the YMCA of Greater Toronto (Y-GTA) that will support educational achievement and create change across the system of employment for Black young people by bringing them together with adult Black professionals/role models in individual and group mentoring sessions through schools employment organizations and social service organizations (including Y-GTA). The initiative will celebrate the full participation of Black young people in professional academic and community life. Black-led at a staff and collaborative level. The project is seeking a Case Manager to lay the ground work for youth engagement and further development of a mentoring program with an inclusivity focus. As with all Y-GTA programs and spaces Black Achievers will take place in a safe and affirming environment where all youth belong regardless of age gender identity and gender expression race ethnicity religious heritage class sexual orientation or physical/mental ability. Anti-Black racism is a key focus in Y-GTAs Diversity and Inclusion strategy. The overall purpose will be to provide black youth the opportunity to develop academically socially and mentally with the support of adult black role models/mentors.

The Case Manager will aim to empower vulnerable students age 12-19 to reach their fullest potential by building their capacity to engage and succeed in their educational studies and transition to higher levels of educationand to also strengthen and enhance students social networks and foster a sense of belonging through peer mentorship counselling and mental wellbeing supports and activities. The Case Manager will also support build students educational resiliency and aspirations supporting their learning experiences and personal growth through workshops individualized support and mentorship. They will provide mentorship one-to-one support and workshops developing the life skills to help the youth become healthy stable adults. Through a trauma informed and strengths-based approach students will develop life skills gain resiliency cultivate a positive mental wellbeing and develop the capacity to reach their fullest potential.

In this role you will:

• Deliver and facilitate educational webinars and workshops online and in person to youth
• Work one-on-one with youth to offer holistic support to develop life skills and aspiration through a case management process
• Ensure a safe comfortable and welcoming environment for participants
• Collect information to confirm eligibility and completes participant intake and/or assessmenttoinformongoing participant supports to reach participant and funder outcomes
• Design implement and evaluate youth-centered individual action plans in-person/virtual services and workshops as per guidelines and funder mandates
• Perform case management as per guidelines and funder mandate
• Consult with social workers school administration other professionals and family/natural supports when appropriate
• Coordinate peer mentorships opportunities and relationships
• Maintain knowledge of relevant services and community resources
• Engage with schools community agencies and other organizations to maximize services and resources to participants
• Adhere to all Risk Management and Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Input data accurately and timely into program designated database systems
• Work within defined program budgets
• Maintain accurate participant files in accordance with funder and YMCA guidelines
• Collect demographic output and outcome data for evaluation purposes and to inform and contribute to the developmentof funderand YMCA reports
• Travel and overnight stay as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCAs Mission Vision and Values
• Focus on the health safety and wellbeing of all children youth and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable Relationship-Builder Improvement-Orientated Team Player & Leader Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

You bring:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Child and Youth Care Counselling Education Social Work Recreation Management or related field or equivalent experience
• 2 years of experience working directly with vulnerable youth
• 2 years of experience in client intake and assessment case management and workshop facilitation
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience within a team environment and working remotely
• Standard First Aid & CPR-C and able to obtain a Police Information Check and Vulnerable sector
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Motivational Interviewing Suicide Intervention Certification preferred
• Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
• Working knowledge of issues/practices related to the social determents of health youth development individual assessment case management group work group facilitation program planning and outcome evaluation
• Working knowledge in culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice and strength-based approach
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication interpersonal and team skills
• Working knowledge computer skills (Windows Microsoft Teams Office and Outlook)
• Excellent understanding of diversity inclusion and equity including the ability to identify and address barriers work effectively with diverse stakeholders and integrate equity into program design

Why work for the YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people helping them grow lead and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services such as health and fitness licensed child care camps employment and immigrant services education and training and services for youth families and seniors. Learn more in ourstrategic plan Greater Togetherwhich outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest however due to the volume of applications we receive we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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Required Experience:

Manager