TFT - Outreach Worker, Youth Hub

TEMPORARY CONTRACT UNTIL APPROXIMATELY SEPTEMBER 2027

Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario is opening a multi-service hub for youth aged 12-25 in Windsor-Essex. These sites will provide rapid access to services that address the needs of youth related to mental health, substance use, primary care, employment/training, housing and other community and social services. This initiative, led jointly by CMHA-WECB, HDGH, Maryvale, The Bridge, WECHC, United Way includes over 20 partner organizations.

The Outreach Worker initiates, develops, organizes and promotes educational and social presentations and other activities with a focus on overall wellness for youth and their families. This position will focus on to promotion of the Youth Wellness Hub within community settings across Windsor-Essex. This could be facilitated through the use of social media, community booths, events, etc. The Outreach Worker will work closely with community partners to develop and carry out initiatives that promote wellness and create a culture of help seeking behaviour.

Working closely with youth, the worker will provide support and awareness building.

• Actively participates in community outreach activities such as: presentations and visiting other community agencies to provide support and engage with the target population.
• Participates in or conducts a variety of public education activities focusing on overall wellness for youth and the promotion of the Youth Wellness Hub.
• Researches and creates community needs assessments.
• Delivers presentations to the community and interest groups.
• Works with and provides support to Youth Wellness Hub volunteers.
• Develops resource materials to be used in programs and in the community.
• Develops resource materials for educational presentations and groups.
• Plans and participates in special events and activities for public education and promotion of the Youth Wellness Hub.
• Plans and facilitates psycho-social groups to youth and their families.
• Support the fundraising initiative of the Youth Wellness Hub.
• Work closely with youth to provide support, education of resources, awareness building, etc.
• Assist with social media accounts for the program (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

• Performs ongoing evaluations regarding the effectiveness of educational sessions.

• Will provide services at various locations within Windsor and Essex County (i.e. Leamington, Belle River, Amherstburg) as required.
• Perform other duties as required by the organization or Operations Manager such as participating in community or YWH events.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of this position.

• Completion of at least a minimum of three (3) year post-secondary program is required in a field deemed relevant to the employer (communications, child and youth work, social work, etc.).
• Minimum of one year of experience with group presentations and development is required. Experience working directly with youth between the ages of 12-25 is required. Fundraising experience is an asset. Proficiency in multiple languages is an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of community agencies within Windsor-Essex.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work well as part of a team or individually.
• Experience working or volunteering within addiction or mental health organizations as an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of mental health; mental illness and recovery; information and referral services; and crisis intervention.
• Proficiency in computer programs include Microsoft Office Suites:
  PowerPoint,…