About this role
*Murray McKinnon Foundation, Enhanced Youth Worker, Temporary Full time*
*McKinnon Attendance Centre (MAC), Oshawa*
Are you a *passionate Advocate* who is committed to contributing to positive change related to interrupting *youth/gang violence?* Are you somebody who understands that their *actions have impact* and are seeking new opportunities to *contribute* to your community*?* Murray McKinnon Foundation (MMF), is the recipient of a grant aimed at interrupting youth gang violence through the Durham LEAVE (Lived Experience Anti-Violence Engagement) project.
This project strives to interrupt violence/gangs and promote social development, empowerment and resilience among the identified youth with moderate to high risk of involvement. Pro-social connections for youth will be provided with privileged experiences to even the playing field of opportunities for self-advocacy and success. We are seeking one *Enhanced Youth Worker (EYW) Full-Time *who will be providing *active engagement and assistance to the children/youth* in Durham Region. *This temporary position will end on* *March 31, 2027*. This position was in existence during a previous grant which ended on March 31, 2026.
The Enhanced Youth Worker will be expected to work scheduled and predictable 8 hour shifts; these will include Days (e.g. 9 am to 5 pm) and Evenings (e.g. 1 pm to 9 pm), both weekdays and occasional weekends for planned events. A valid G level driver?s license and reliable vehicle will be required to transport youth to various local activities. The candidate will be expected to provide proof of an acceptable driver?s abstract, as well as liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000.00.
_*MMF?s Vision is that Youth are inspired through opportunities to learn, grow and succeed and our Mission statement aspires to encourage and support the potential of the young persons in our care. *_
*Why choose MMF?*
* We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, together with anti-oppressive and anti-racism practices. Our employees are expected to demonstrate this commitment as well as make a commitment to the agency?s Vision, Mission, Core Values and our Strategic plan * We provide outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things * OPSEU representation
*We Offer:*
Competitive rates of pay and as a FT contract employee, you will receive:
· Pay rate $30.00 per hour
· A safe work environment adhering to all Ministry licensing and Public Health standards
· 8% on gross pay in lieu of benefits
· paid vacation time, paid sick time
· Employer-paid professional development opportunities
*Successful Candidates will be expected* *to:*
· Process intake of potential referrals to the Durham LEAVE Program.
· Orient youth to the program.
· Develop a beneficial, trust-based rapport with youth by:
o Forming meaningful professional relationships with the youth through sharing activities and discussion of feelings and thoughts, always respecting and role modelling diversity, equity and inclusion;
o Actively listening and responding professionally, both verbally and non-verbally to the youth to ensure mutual understanding between the worker and the youth;
o Establishing a helping and supportive relationship;
o Offering support and resources;
o Using a trauma informed, strength-based approach in programming and interventions;
o Using a Cognitive Behavioural Approach to promote pro-social thinking;
o Acting as a role model.
· Encourage youth voice and ensure point of view is continually heard.
· Act as an advocate for the youths' needs.
· Be flexible to meet with the youth in places and at times so as not to disrupt the youth's usual routine.
· Acknowledge and support youth?s strengths and continue to enhance these.
· Identify areas of growth and assist youth with setting of attainable goals a