Position Purpose

The Mentor Facilitator is responsible for developing and facilitating a positive, safe and effective group mentoring program for high school youth working in cooperation with the Mentor and Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator. The responsibilities include facilitating and organizing mentoring activities, workshops, speakers, field trips in the key mentoring areas. The key mentoring areas include health & wellness, nutrition, recreation, sports, arts, music and culture.

Key Areas of Accountability

1. Social Supports
   
2. Development, Facilitation and Evaluation of Mentoring Activities.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Develop, facilitate and evaluate an effective mentoring program that supports student growth in emotional and social development.
• Model diversity in resources used; ensure inclusive program materials and practices.
• Meet regularly with Coordinator and maintain weekly communication process to work together on strategies for improving or strengthening participation in mentoring.
• Report any incidents or issues involving youth, volunteers or facilities, per the defined policies and procedures.
• Training and delivery of You Can Mentorship Program
• Encourage cooperation, sharing of community space; ensure security of resources.
• Work with Site Support Staff to maintain security, clean up and safety routines.
• Facilitation of small groups with youth aged 12-19 years with different cultural backgrounds.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Coordinator of Mentoring and Volunteer Recruitment.

Educational Background

• Relevant post-secondary education, college or university or a combination of studies and experience.
• Minimum 2 years work experience as a mentor / youth worker / program leader with high school youth.
• Demonstrated leadership and role model experiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of social needs of youth, group development and dynamics
• Strong facilitation and leadership skills.
• Specific training / experience with special needs or new language learners
• Experience working with volunteers, including training and developing resources
• An understanding of the strengths and capacities of, as well as the barriers and challenges faced by inner city youth.
• Experience working with low income, Aboriginal, Immigrant and Refugee communities.
• Demonstrated leadership , interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Values that support a balanced approach – mind – body – spirit.
• Strong role model for youth.

Work Conditions

• Travel between site locations within the community.
• Regular evening and Saturday shifts.

Application Process:

CEDA is an employment equity employer and welcomes application from equity groups.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: kathy@cedawpg.org