Youth Worker Position

Amadeusz is a teaching method for alternative education programs for youth in Toronto.  Amadeusz is used in The Look at my Life Project, which was launched in 2009. This project uses Amadeusz’s best practices to facilitate education programs for incarcerated youth, ages 18-30, who reside at The Toronto West Detention Centre, The Toronto East Detention Centre and The Toronto Jail. The goal of this project is to provide young people who are in detention with the opportunity, resources and support to complete their high school education; either through obtaining their General Educational Development (GED) Certificate or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), and to explore and prepare for post-secondary schooling. The project is in the planning stages of creating a scholarship fund for Amadeusz high school grads to attend post secondary schooling as well as a female specific program at Vanier.  Through education, it is Amadeusz's aim to foster the desire among participants to create positive change in their lives and communities.

JOB TITLE: Youth Worker/General Educational Development (GED) Facilitator

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Youth Worker/GED Facilitator is responsible for facilitating GED classes, preparing incarcerated youth to write their GED exam and providing individual support.  The Youth Worker/GED Facilitator develops partnerships with agencies in the community to support youth post-release.   

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Prepare lessons and co-facilitate GED preparation classes and ILC courses in secure facilities

·       Conduct intake and academic assessments

·       Support participants in developing individual education plans

·       Provide informal counselling and individual tutoring

·       Maintain detailed case notes

·       Contribute to the development of a facilitator’s manual

·       Maintain a strengths-based, anti-oppression approach to service provision

·       Various administrative duties such as report writing

·       Provide information referrals in order to facilitate achievement of educational goals upon release, sentencing

·       Support positive reintegration into society by connecting with community organizations that serve criminalized youth

·       Follow Amadeusz’s and institutional policies and procedures

·       Maintain positive relationships with facility staff and raise awareness of the program

·       Attend staff meetings when required

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

·       2-3 years tutoring or teaching experience of high school level subjects

·       Experience working with youth, the justice system and knowledge of their barriers

·       Must have experience with female specific programming

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality of the highest level and work within institutional limitations

·       Proficient in computer use

·       Strong written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills

·       Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

·       Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s Degree completed or in progress in social services/sociology/education or related field; supplemented with related work experience. 

·       Must have access to a vehicle and willing to travel to various institutions such as Vanier, West, East and Don

·       Must be female

Please email your resume and or portfolio to:

amadeusztheproject@gmail.com by February 10th 2012

Please Note: This is a part time (8-10 hrs per week) 6 month position with possible renewal $20/hr no benefits