Youth Engagement Coordinator

Job Summary

The City of Mississauga is a dynamic place to work; we have a culture that is engaging, vibrant, optimistic, collaborative, and effective. We live by our core values of trust, quality and excellence. 

Please note: This posting will be used to fill various vacancies over the coming months and therefore interviews will be offered when required. The recruitment of these positions is dependent on available vacancies and business needs. Scheduled hours are determined by facility and business needs and may vary from one facility to another.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, Community Programs and with functional guidance from the Recreation Programmer, the successful candidate will develop various means of communication with youth to foster a youth-friendly centre that is responsive to the needs of youth in the community. 
• To support the vision and principles of the City of Mississauga's Youth Friendly Culture.
• Raise awareness and involvement for youth within the community by supporting outreach and connecting with local schools as identified by the Supervisor of Community Porgrams, to provide information about youth-friendly activities and community resources.
• To develop, maintain and mentor youth-led advisory group volunteers at the centre that will lead peer to peer activities and provide feedback on city services on a regular basis.
• Provide mentorship and guidance for youth-driven and youth-led events and activities.
• To maintain a youth friendly environment in the lobby and common areas of the community centre and develop a strong understanding of issues and barriers affecting youth participation.
• Will act as a resource to the community centre in relation to positive youth engagement providing insight and guidance on youth related matters and ideas on how best to meet the needs of youth in the community.
• Engage youth (ages 10-24) who access the community centre and within the community to assist them in engaging in recreation services, accessing community resources available to them.
• Responsible for the accurate collection and reporting of youth program participant statistics.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age or older
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Sciences, Child & Youth Worker, Community Development or equivalent work experience in youth services field.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds with knowledge of social service, educational and youth services resources within Peel is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with at-risk youth and/or street-involved people (primarily in a community centre environment) is considered an asset. 
• Must hold a valid and current Intermediate First Aid or Standard First Aid certification with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider or must hold a valid and current Basic First Aid or Emergency First Aid with CPR C & AED from a recognized WSIB-provider, at the employee’s expense.
• Must hold a valid HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification and is at the employee’s expense. 
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends, based on program and operational requirements.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.