Job Title : Outreach Worker – Kids & Youth Program 

Based at : R. W. Tegler Youth Centre (3805 118 Ave NW Edmonton, AB)

Reports to : Program Manager, R.W. Tegler Centre 

Hours of work : Shifts will vary from 10am-6pm and 12pm-8pm. Monday-Friday

Start date : Immediate 

Status : Full time 

Wage : $15/hour = 4% vacation pay 

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OUR MISSION 

To serve, strengthen and uplift men, women, youth and children through the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ  

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Job Summary: 

An Outreach Worker at the Tegler Youth Centre will work with the Outreach team to run after-school programs for children and youth (ages 6-18) both at the centre and in the community/schools.

Key Attributes: 

• Teamwork: able to serve alongside a team of outreach workers to run an engaging program for kids and youth
• Passion for & Commitment to working with children, youth, and families who face a variety of obstacles and challenges in their lives.
• Program Facilitation: Able to engage a group of children and youth by leading games, and Bible lessons.
• Multi-Tasking: able to juggle competing needs and prioritize completion of tasks and projects. 
• Crisis Response: Able to use conflict resolution & de-escalation techniques to manage crisis & conflict situations
• Flexibility: willingness to adapt as program needs and opportunities change with a joyful attitude. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Develop supportive mentoring relationships with children and youth
• Build rapport with families, schools, and community partners
• Plan, prepare and implement active and emotionally supportive programs & events for children and youth
• Lead groups of children and youth in games, lead object lessons and biblical devotions. Lesson planning for activities listed above.
• Promote positive relationships and choices during program times through effective behaviour management techniques
• Responsible for entering & filing registration forms, and documentation of critical incidents
• Responsible for set up and clean-up of program space
• Provide and serve snacks and meals for children & youth
• Other related tasks and duties as required

Minimum Qualifications and Skills: 

• Class 5 driver’s license
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, run and play active sports and games with youth
  
• Excellent communicator 
• Conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation skills
• Knowledge of resources and supports available for children, youth, and families in Edmonton
• Degree in Youth Work, Child & Youth Care, or related education an asset
• 2-3 years of experience working with children and youth in an after-school setting
• Standard First Aid certification not required but an asset

Other Requirements: 

• Being a Christian Organization we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith. 
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis. 
• Able to provide Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search 
• A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset 
• Adherence to Hope Mission’s policies and procedures 

To apply, please send: 

• Resume and 
• Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian organization  

to: 

HR.connec 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.