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Mish Mash Table of Contents
A. News & Announcements
HELP PUT A CAP ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN PEEL
ARE YOU A BLACK WOMAN WHO HAS LOST A CHILD THROUGH GUN VIOLENCE?
For youth up to 30 years of age looking for internships with Federal Government Agencies.
Location and Name change for square one youth centre to Nexus Youth Centre
Season Greetings from the Black Daddies Club
B. Jobs
TTC Job Opportunities for Youth
YOUTH WORKER (Part Time Hourly Contract) 2 Positions
Opportunity for Youth: Apathy is Boring Board of Directors
C. Events & Programs
Newcomer Services for Youth at Kingston-Galloway January Calendar
Health, Housing and Human Rights: Exploring the Connections in Canada and Globally
D. Resources
Sports / Gang prevention comic book
New report re Impact of HST on low income people
Post date:
HELP PUT A CAP ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN PEEL
HAT’S OFF – IT’S TOQUE TIME!
Raising the Roof is Canada’s only national charity dedicated to long-term solutions for homelessness. For the 2010 campaign launched in November 2009, Our Place Peel is participating in the GTA program and will receive part of the proceeds from this year’s Toque Campaign.
Our goal is to invite the residents and businesses of Peel to come together and participate in solutions to end youth homelessness by buying and wearing a Raise the Roof toque. The toques come in three colours: beige, red and black.
Sale of these $10 toques directly helps homeless or at risk youth. Five ($5) dollars from each toque sold on behalf of Our Place Peel goes towards providing shelter, food and support for homeless and at risk youth. For example, for every toque sold we are able to acquire two bus tickets for our youth to get to school, work or to access resources in the community. For every 10 toques sold we are able to provide a night at the shelter with hot meals, support and hope. These are real basic needs for the homeless and at risk youth in Peel Region today.
Our Place Peel is a non-profit agency that provides community leadership to address the needs of youth ages 16 to 21 within the Region of Peel. It operates a 14 bed emergency youth shelter located in Mississauga and a six bed residential program in Brampton. The agency was founded in 1985 and exists to provide advocacy, education, residential and support services. Through programs designed to empower youth, we strive to instill hope and enhance lives by providing counselling and resources along with the basic necessities of life. Our Place Peel is a United Way of Peel Region funded agency.
If your business, community group, church, family or friends are interested in being part of the Raising the Roof Toque campaign in support of Our Place Peel please contact 905-238-1383 ext. 32 or email lburchett@ourplacepeel.org. For more information on Our Place Peel visit www.ourplacepeel.org.
ARE YOU A BLACK WOMAN WHO HAS LOST A CHILD THROUGH GUN VIOLENCE?
You are invited to participate in a study about the impact of gun violent loss on Black Mothers’ health
The study looks at trauma and resilience among Black mothers who have suffered loss of a child through gun violence.
By taking part in this study, you will help to bring attention to the need for support for women who have experienced loss through gun violence.
This involves completing a telephone or face- to-face survey that last between 20-25 minutes.
Interested?
Please call Annette Bailey 416 736 2100, ext 77129
For youth up to 30 years of age looking for internships with Federal Government Agencies.
Attachment Size FPSYIP Flyer Nov 26, 2009.doc 101.5 KB Attached is info for youth wanting internships with Federal Agencies.
A notice for people and organizations who have a stake in the Family Justice Reform Project of the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO-CDO).
This research project, Best Practices at Family Justice System Entry Points: Needs of Users and Responses of Workers in the Justice System, has extended its deadline for written responses to the consultation paper, which is attached. The LCO's project specifically focuses on how to improve the Family Justice system when people first contact or enter the system. How do people find help when they have a family crisis? What are their entry points into the family justice system? What information and services do they need at these entry points?
Anyone with a story to tell or an opinion to share on how to improve the Family Justice System, can go directly to our on-line surveys - one for users of the system and one for people who work or refer people to the family justice system, which can include lawyers, counsellors, health care and social service workers. We want to hear from you by February 1, 2010. Thank you to all who have already participated. If you have any questions, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please pass this notice on to people in your network who might be interested in participating in this consultation process.
The LCO invites you to consult the project web page at http://www.lco-cdo.org/en/familylawprocessconsultationpaper.html,
and survey page at http://projects.lco-cdo.org/familylawprocess/ before February 1, 2010.
HTML: http://www.lco-cdo.org/en/familylawprocessconsultationpaper.html
Location and Name change for square one youth centre to Nexus Youth Centre
With the New Year come some exciting changes at Nexus Youth Services. On December 15, 2009, the Square One Youth Centre will be moving to its new location on the second floor of the Mississauga Central Library. Here the Youth Centre will continue its culture of youth engagement under the new name of the Nexus Youth Centre.
After the move the Youth Centre’s phone number will remain the same: (905) 566-1883. Our new mailing address will be:
Nexus Youth Centre
300 City Centre Drive, Second Floor
Mississauga, Ontario
L5B 3C1
We invite you to join us for our grand re-opening on Thursday, January 21st in the Youth Centre’s new location in the Central Library. As part of the celebration we are having an Open House from 1:00 to 5:00 pm and hope that you will be able to attend.
The Youth Centre, operated by Nexus Youth Services and closely aligned with Peel Children’s Centre, offers drop-in programs and services such as counselling and computer access, as well as formal programs aimed at developing life skills and healthy relationships. The Centre also encourages youth to get involved in their community through volunteering.
In addition to the Youth Centre, Nexus Youth Services continues to offer high quality individual counselling for adolescents and young adults who are experiencing a range of emotional, social and/or behavioural difficulties. We help youth build on their strengths and develop their coping skills so that they can make a smooth transition into adulthood.
Attached you will find the Nexus Youth Centre winter programming calendar that you can use to refer youth to our services. Please feel free to post it in an area that is visible to youth as well as staff who may refer client to our Centre. We have also attached an order form if you would like to order additional copies of this calendar or Nexus brochures.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to strengthening our new relationship with the City of Mississauga and working with organizations like yours to provide high quality services that are inclusive and responsive to the needs and voices of youth.
Sincerely,
Humphrey Mitchell, MSW, RSW
Executive Director
NEXUS YOUTH SERVICES
85A Aventura Court
Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y6
Season Greetings from the Black Daddies Club
As 2009 draws to an end, Black Daddies Club would like to thank our community for supporting us; whether it was volunteering with BDC, or referring our agency to a friend, or coming out to one of our events
On November 28th, 2009 BDC celebrated our 2 year anniversary with the event Monogamy…is it relevant? The event was a success, and not because the tickets were sold out or that the event was only standing room, but it was a success because we achieved our goal of creating dialogue in our community on a topic that traditionally the African/ Caribbean community doesn’t speak on. The attendee that was at the event was enthralled in the conversation from start to finish, and more importantly the dialogue still went on after the event
We would like to thank our volunteers, sponsors, community partners, panellists and moderators for all your help in 2009 and we look forward to buiing together in 2010.
Our next discussion will be February 2010 at Ryerson University in Toronto.
Special thanks to the Black Daddies Club team for your consistency and dedication-
Þ Rehema Vuo (Publicist Outreach coordinator)
Þ Danielle Monsegue (Logistics/ Volunteer Coordinator)
Þ Kareem Perez (Business Development Coordinator)
Check out some photos of the Monogamy event on Face book
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/#/album.php?aid=170420&id=579158853
Here is a mini summary video of Monogamy event
http://www.azreel.com/video/bbd_roughedit.mov
Black Daddies Club in the Media:
Sway Magazine- December 2009
http://swaymag.ca/persuade1.php
Toronto Star-November 2009
What to look out for 2010
Þ Young and Potential Father initiative- Space
Þ Ujima HUB Collective- Space
Þ Re-birth of Holistic Incarcerated Program (HIP)
Þ Taboo discussions series continues
Þ Barbershop program
Þ More than an haircut programming /DVD now available please contact Lorraine Kirlew for information lkirlew@macaulaycentre.org
Þ Homeless winter Blanket and Clothes drive, January 2010
Þ Daddies and Me
Peace, Faith, Justice and Love
Brandon Hay
Executive Director
Black Daddies Club
brandon@blackdaddiesclub.com
www.blackdaddiesclub.com*BDC in the news:
Check out BDC interview on 100 Huntley Street
http://www.100huntley.com/video.php?id=4lvMF2Ihs1oSway Magazine speaks to BDC's- Brandon Hay about Monogamy, check it out
http://swaymag.ca/persuade1.php
Program Coordinator
Employer:Power In Numbers (PIN)Pay Type:per contractPosition type:Contract - full-timeApplication deadline:Dec 4 2009 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Youth Outreach/Community Development SpecialistLocation:Fax:(416) 438-74241 year contract
Power in Numbers (PIN) is a youth-led initiative funded by the Youth Challenge Fund, YCF, and trusteed by East Metro Youth Services to provide support to youth groups in underserved neighbourhoods in East Toronto. PIN seeks to address the needs of youth-led initiatives with the aim of strengthening their organizational infrastructure and capacity to provide support for marginalized youth in their communities. The Program Coordinator will report to the PIN steering committee.
Responsibilities
• Work with steering committee to further refine its roles and functions, recruit and outreach to new members, liaise and report, coordinate and participate in regular meetings
• Support the development of organizational infrastructure of youth-led initiatives.
• Develop partnerships with youth-led initiatives.
• Create opportunities for intra/interagency collaboration, join community advisory groups and participate in civic engagement processes.
• Engage in appropriate advocacy and action to respond to the developmental needs of PIN.
• Research and initiate profitable, long-term resource development opportunities for PIN.
Qualifications
• B.A.C.Y.C., B.S.W. or related Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, or CYW diploma and a combination of training and relevant experience
• Training/experience in issues facing racialized youth and youth-led organizations in underserved and/or priority neighbourhoods.
• Understanding of Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression framework.
• Demonstrated skills in both verbal and written communication, organization, and administration tasks including report writing and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability in public relations, community development, project planning, project management, and advocacy.
Position Details: 35 hours per week from January to December 2010. Flexible hours required. Competitive salary and benefits.
In accordance with EMYS employment policy and PIN’s operating principles, we are interested in encouraging applicants from all diverse communities.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Employer:Arts EtobicokePosition type:Full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 4 2010 (All day)Apply To
Purpose of the Position:
To support the aims and objectives of Arts Etobicoke through the development, coordination and production of its programs and to develop and coordinate the Volunteer Program, including policy development, recruitment and training.
Key Responsibilities:
o Coordination and production of annual Juried Art Show, annual Student Art Show, Art on the Move, Art Alley, Storefront Gallery exhibitions and receptions, Storefront art classes and other programs, as developed
o Administration of partnering programs, including This is My Neighbourhood, From 3 to 3, Exploring Creativity in Depth, urbanNOISE and the Presidents' Legacy Scholarship Fund.
o Assist in the development and coordination of new programs
o Assist in preparation of annual operating and project grant applications
o Participate in key Arts Etobicoke events
o Update website with programming details
o Events and outreach administration and coordination of volunteer support for these events.
Volunteer Program development and coordination:
o Identifying volunteer opportunities
o Writing position descriptions
o Developing and implementing a volunteer recruitment strategy
o Interviewing potential volunteers, matching interest and skills with positions
o Volunteer training, placement, and evaluation procedure development (i.e. volunteer manual) and implementation
o Coordination of volunteer support for events and outreach
o Annual review and updating of Board Member and Volunteer Manual
o Research trends in volunteering locally, provincially and nationally and apply findings to Arts Etobicoke's volunteer program strategies
o Attend training sessions and conferences, as required.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years experience working in an arts administration environment and will demonstrate:
o A passion for working in community arts
o A talent for working collaboratively and independently in a results- oriented environment
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work with Board and Staff Members, Program Partners, Donors, Suppliers, Contractors and a variety of Volunteers from varied backgrounds.
o Superior organizational skills and attention to detail - excellence in project coordination, project administration and event production is essential.
o Ability to multi-task, set priorities, work to tight deadlines, problem-solve and manage more than one project simultaneously.
o Proficiency in Word, Excel, e-mail and ability to work in an Apple/Mac environment. Familiarity with InDesign and databases an asset.
o Ability to write proposals, program evaluations and reports.
o Ability to create and monitor budgets, provide financial reports
o Ability to gather, report and interpret statistics
o Supervisory experience an asset.
o Multi-lingual proficiency is an asset
o Driver's Licence/Vehicle is an asset
o Adaptable to flexible work schedule including some weekends and evenings.
Education
Post-secondary degree or diploma in Volunteer/Arts Administration or equivalent in background and experience
Experience:
Minimum 3 years experience in arts administration/cultural organization/not-for profit environment.
Salary
Commensurate with experience, plus benefits
Drop-in Program Worker
Employer:Agincourt Community Services AssociationApplication deadline:Dec 31 2009 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Lee SodaLocation:Agincourt Community Services Association is expanding its Drop-in/Hot Lunch program for homeless and marginally housed individuals and requires a full-time program worker responsible for the ongoing development, functioning and delivery of the program the Homeless Drop-in. The Program Worker will ensure the provision of appropriate services to enhance the quality of life and personal wellness of individuals who access the drop-in programs. This highly qualified individual will be responsible for providing a welcoming, anti-bias, anti-oppressive environment for clients accessing the agencies services. THIS POSITION INVOLVES WEEKENDS, EVENINGS, AND SCHEDULED STATUTORY HOLIDAYS.
Responsibilities:
• Work as a part of a team to deliver Drop-in/Hot Lunch programs
• Assist clients with accessing basic needs such as food, clothing, transportation, showers, and lockers for storage personal belongings and others
• Facilitating client involvement in the development of the Drop-in community program planning, development and capacity building
• Work with Community Coordinator to recruit external volunteers and train Drop-in volunteers
• Train and work directly with kitchen participant-volunteers in all aspects of the program
• Foster a safe, caring and supportive community environment
• Provide skills development opportunities for Drop-in participants through the scheduling of educational workshops, activities and other learning opportunities
• Provide supportive counseling and case management for clients and link participants to relevant social supports
• Prepare action plans and tools to measure the impact of the program and complete an annual evaluation of the program
• Liaise with various agency departments to improve access to nutritious food and information
• Provide Harm Reduction material and services
• Attend agency and drop-in related meetings
• Establish and maintain positive relations with the community, clients, partners and neighbours
• Keep accurate statistics for reporting to agency funders
• Assist with the completion of quarterly, interim and final reports to the City of Toronto
Qualifications:
• College diploma/university degree in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience
• Front line experience in a community based agency
• Demonstrated experience working with and sensitivity to those who experience poverty/discrimination
• Knowledge and experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use issues.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and group facilitation skills
• Patient, organized, reliable, dependable and proactive
• Knowledge of local community resources, social support systems, housing, and eviction prevention
• Knowledge and practice of Harm Reduction principals
• Good communication skills
• Case management experience
• Experience in safe food handling
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to speak a second language an asset
• CANDIDATE MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ROLLING SHIFTS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND SCHEDULED HOLIDAYS
THIS IS A 4 DAY A WEEK POSITION (28 HOURS).
Consultant For Developing A Community Based Plan To Establish A Neighbourhood Centre In Meadowvale-Streetsville Area.
Employer:Peel Multicultural CouncilStart date:5 February 2010 (All day)Position type:Contract - full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 20 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Naveed Chaudhry Executive DirectorLocation:Email:naveed@peelmc.comFax:(905) 542-39501. Brief Introduction of PMC services: Peel Multicultural Council (PMC) is a non-profit, charitable, community organization. The Council, founded in 1977, develops and implements innovative, positive strategies to empower and assist marginalized community members obtain self-sufficiency. It is a non-profit organization and its goal is to promote a harmonious multicultural society and facilitate the settlement of newcomers to Canada. In recognition of its services, the Department of Citizenship and Immigration gave a “Citation for Citizenship Award” to PMC in October 2001.
PMC started providing ESL and Job Development programs since 1989. These include an ESL/Job Development Program with the Peel Board of Education and Peel's multicultural community in 1989, and an ESL Program Delivery for the Somali Association in 1991. It started providing LINC (Langauge Instructions for Newcomers to Canada) classes in western Mississauga in February 1995. The present set of classes consist of full-time, part-time day and part-time evening classes from level 1 to level 6. PMC also provide childminding services consisting of 18 seats for the pre-school children of LINC students.
PMC successfully started additional settlement services to newcomers in October 2007 through the Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program (ISAP) and Job Search Workshop (JSW) and added HOST program for youth as well adults in 2008. PMC added Enhanced Language Training (ELT)with component of job placemnt in 2008. PMC’s JSW and ELT programs have made tremendous difference in the lives of many internationally trained professionals by provididng them vital tools for seeking and retaining employment. PMC is a member of the Peel ISAP Committee as well as Peel LINC Partnership. PMC also makes positive contributions toward enhancement of settlement services in the Peel Region being an active steering committee member of the Peel Newcomers Strategy Group.
2. Project Background
Meadowvale and Streetsville areas in Mississauga (which is PMC's service catchment area) is a multicultural community. This area has been identified as under served when it comes to delivery of vital social services. An influx of the immigrantion population in this area has changed its demographic landscape. An Ontario Trillium Foundation and United Way of Peel sponsored study (done by Social Planning of Peel) shows that the population growth for Streetsville and Meadowvale is 44% and 22 % respectively. The same study shows that rate of growth in the immigrant population in these two areas has been recorded at 74% and 48% respectively. Contrary to this growth, there hasn’t been any substantial improvement in the social services available to the community.
People living in Meadowvale and Streetsville areas know how hard it is to find and access services – whether it’s services for children, families, youth, adults, or seniors. Any needed social services available are spread all over the Mississauga city or not in a way that responds to community needs here. Peel Multiculrual Council is the only service provider to meet the needs of newcomers to Canada. Many essential services needed for the larger community (which means including citizens) are not available in this area of the city. Community members feel that access to services is seriously impeded by the lack of accessible service sites in neighbourhood.
2. Purpose
The main purpose of this project is to develop a business plan to establish a community neighbourhood service centre. It will bring together currently available immigrant settlement services and community services. The proposed new services will include but are not limited to: early years centre; seniors drop in centre; employment resoure centre; pre-employment services; family services; and recreation services for children and youth etc.
3. Objectives of the plan for the establishment of a Neighbourhood Centre in Meadowvale-Streetsville Area:
PMC's neighbourhood Resource Centre will bring a wide range of services to the door step of community members and will be able to fill this gap effectively. It will provide a critical outlet to accessible services. PMC’s neighbourhood services centre will become a focal point for formal and informal services thus linking community members to a full range of services and linking staff from across multiple sectors in a single joint effort. This centre will also help create opportunities to support the building of social networks that will add to the informal capacity of Streetsville and Meadowville community members.
For this to happen, PMC has to establish the needs and develop a business plan to set-up a neighbourhood centre. The staffing resources requested with PMC’s OTF project will help establish this service and allow PMC to develop necessary strategies for strong funding proposals. Consequently, this will attract new and absolutely necessary community services funded by local, provincial, federal and private sector foundations in the proposed neighborhood centre. This project will also create avenues for community engagement and development of leadership skills among the community members.
OTF Funding will provide key support to the PMC to hire a consultant to develop a feasiblity study and business plan in consultation with community members and community organizations to establish a neighbourhood resource centre in Meadowvale and Streetsville area of Mississauga. This business plan will help PMC and other community organizations to make a case for funding of various services needed in this area.
4. Hiring of the Consultant:
a) Publication of the vacancy:
PMC will engage an experienced and competent consultant familiar with the demographics of Peel in general and Meadowvale-Streetsville in particular in order to accomplish the work. Quotations for this will be invited from interested contactors.
b) Screening of the Application: While making recommendations on the shortlisted consultants, it will be determined whether the prospective consultant can demonstrate the following capabilities:
· Ability to engage community members and community organizations in consultation process
· A proven ability of doing feasibility studies and business plans for community service organization.
· A track record of positive outcomes from the prepared business plans, leading to establishment of needed community services/organizations.
c) Final screening: From the shortlisted consultants, final screening will be made through a formal process of interview, necessary experience and skill sets to complete this task. ?? not sure what this means. The f-following things will be considered while making a decision to hire a consultant:
· How experienced is the consultant?
· What other similar projects has the consultant worked on?
· Who would work with PMC on this project?
· What type of reports will PMC receive from the consultant?
· What are the consultant’s expectations of PMC board/staff involvement in this process? What can PMC expect from the consultant?
· What will a typical community consultation session with the consultant look like, in terms of time and work? How many sessions typically? What follow-up is there once we have completed the process?
· How would you describe the way you go about a job?
· Will your written scope of work include a timeline and fee expectation?
What installments will make-up your fee structure?· What is your project workload at present? How long will it take to complete our project?
D) Profile of the chosen consultant must reflect:
· Sound knowledge of development issues and practitioners in Peel Region
· Background in social sciences with at-least 10 years of progressive experience
· Cross-sectoral (Newcomers, youth, seniors, women, family services) experience
· Substantial policy analysis/ development experience
· Substantial needs assessment, feasibility and business planning experience
5 Eligibility: Both individuals and institutions are eligible to apply for this assignment.
6. Show a step-by-step work plan for your project indicating each of the steps in order;
The project will have three phases which include:
Phase I: Literature review
Phase II: Community Consultations
Phase III: Feasibility Study
Phase IV: Business Plan to establish Neighborhood Services Centre
7. What will the consultant help PMC achieve?
At the end of the contract, the consultant will help PMC achieve the following:
· Identification of the need for enhanced community services in Meadowvale and Streetsville area.
· Identification of spacing needs to house the identified (through this project) and already existing services at one central but easily accessible location.
· Help PMC and other community groups identify the funding resources to start the proposed services.
· Sustainability of the proposed Neighborhood Services Centre.
Expected Results:
a. Identify new partnerships, collaboration and networks of interested community members
b. new model of community centre developed
Performance indicators:
a. Community network established committed to developing community centre in the Meadowvale and Streetsville areas of Mississauga.
b. Feasibility plan developed for community centre in Meadowvale and Streetsville, outlining interested partners, potential programs and potential funders.
8. The indicators to be used to measure the success of this project:
· By the time community consultations are complete, this project will have raised a high degree of community awareness and will have also taught the community members the importance of being involved in community programs
· The project will bring out the leadership qualities among community members engaging them in this project through a steering committee and consultation forums.
· Dialogue initiated with the community through this project will help in the identification of the critical social and human services needed in the Meadowvale and Streetsville areas.
· The project will eventually lay foundation for the establishment of a Neighborhood Services Centre which will serve the community for many years to come. This will be the project’s real achievement as Meadowvale and Streetsville areas have been struggling for a long time to establish a Neighborhood Services Centre that will provide a variety of much needed human social services to support the diverse needs of families and individuals in the area.
9. 9. Time Lines:
· Submission for Proposed Research Plan – February 28, 2010
· Update on research progress – June 2010
· Draft Report plus presentation: November 20, 2010
· Final report & Business Plan for the Project – December 20, 2010
11. PMC Contact information:
If you are interested in this posting please send (mail, e-mail or fax) your profile stating relevant/similar experience and cover letter to the following address, so at to arrive at PMC no later than 4:00 p.m. We thank all applicants, however only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
TTC Job Opportunities for Youth
TARGET GROUP:
Youth 18-29 from the priority neighbourhoods* (see below) and Regent Park & St. Jamestown, who are out of work, out of school, experiencing a difficult time entering the workforce and have been provided with pre-employment support and identified as ready to work.
Job Opportunities: Seasonal Maintenance – Temporary Employment (approx. 6-8 months) and Summer Student Opportunities (approx. 5 months – for this initiative youth should not be students and not returning to school in September). Please visit www.ttc.ca go to Current Employment Opportunities and the positions are listed as “Maintenance Recruitment” and “Summer Student Opportunities” Please note: Most positions involve working outdoors with various shifts including midnights and weekends. Realistic expectations will be shared with youth at the information session.
REFERRAL PROCESS:
Youth identifies interest in opportunity and connects to employment worker (counsellor/outreach worker/caseworker)
Employment worker ensures youth meets above eligibility requirements and has realistic expectations.
If eligible Employment worker: a) provides youth with a completed referral letter b) assigns geographical location for youth to attend an information session (i.e. Toronto or North York or Scarborough) c) pre-registers youth for a TTC/YEP Information Session
To pre-register youth, referring agency completes “TTC/YEP Registration Form”. Agency submits list electronically to YEP at jchui@toronto.ca on a regular basis. Only submit NEW names – i.e. start a new sheet once a sheet has been submitted to YEP. Registration sheets must be received two days before the event date (i.e.Toronto by January 18 for event on January 20, North York by Jan 25 for event on Jan 27, and Scarborough Jan Feb 1 for event on February 3) Contact Linda McGrath at 416-397-7317 if you need to discuss late referrals.
REQUIRMENTS:
If youth are not connected to a YEP member agency, Youth Employment Toronto Worker or Social Service Caseworker they can connect as per the flyer to be assessed and support provided. If in doubt call YEP at 416-392-0101.
Youth must bring a referral letter with them and be pre-registered in order to attend an information session – youth that have not pre-registered will not be able to attend. (They will be referred to a counsellor/worker for general employment support)
Youth must attend an information session in order to be provided with an interview
A scheduled interview time will be given to interested youth following the info session.
Please ensure youth have a resume to bring to the interview
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
At the information session senior TTC Human Resource staff will provide in-depth information on the current job opportunities, realistic expectations and career information. Youth Employment Toronto Workers, Job Developers and Social Service Caseworkers will be on hand to ensure support is provided as appropriate (i.e. provide resume support, assist with completion of application forms, provide TTC tickets (if appropriate), connect to additional employment supports) TTC staff will short list from the pool of applicants and the resumes of successful applicants will be referred to specific departments and youth called in for second interviews in March or April 2010. A commitment has been made to hire (re-hire) 25% of required TTC 2010 Seasonal Maintenance and Summer Job opportunities combined through the City of Toronto, YEP and TTC partnership.
LIST OF PRIORITY NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR INVESTMENT POSTAL CODES:
Jamestown (Rexdale) – M9V; Jane-Finch – M9L, M9M, M3N, M3L; Westminster-Branson – M2R;
Steeles-L’Amoureaux – M1S, M1T, M1V, M1W; Malvern – M1B; Weston-Mt. Dennis – M9P, M9N, M6N, M6M; Lawrence Heights – M6A, M6B; Flemingdon Park-Victoria Village – M3A, M3C, M4A;
Dorset Park – M1P; Eglinton East-Kennedy Park – M1K, M1J; Scarborough Village – M1M;
Kingston-Galloway – M1G, M1E; Crescent Town – M4B, M4C.
In addition, Regent Park M5A and St. Jamestown M4X
YOUTH WORKER (Part Time Hourly Contract) 2 Positions
Employer:YMCA of GREATER TORONTOPosition type:Contract - part-timeApplication deadline:Dec 28 2009 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Sasha Williams, Acting Manager, Democratic LivingLocation:Email:sasha.williams@peelregion.caAfternoon and Overnight awake (relief) week days
Day, Afternoon and Overnight awake weekends & holidays
Must have open availability
Effective: Immediately
REPORTS TO: Manager, Democratic Living
LOCATION: Peel Youth Village, Mississauga
NATURE AND SCOPE:
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. Employment and Community provides employment, newcomer integration, youth education, outreach and intervention and international programs. Our new strategic plan speaks to connections and enhancing our capacity to work together across our core programs. Peel Youth Village will allow the YMCA to achieve many of these goals in one project.
Peel Youth Village is a Youth Foyer owned and operated by the Region of Peel Social Services and the YMCA is under contract to manage the program and to work with the community and engage other community partners. A purpose built property that houses up to 48 young people in-need-of housing, Peel Youth Village provides programs and services to assist them in the transition from assisted living to self sufficiency. Housing, case management, employment and life skills will be offered not only to residents but also to the surrounding community. The Peel Youth Village is surrounded by a new community consisting of subsidized housing apartments mixed with single family homes. Peel Youth Village operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year and requires continuous on-site staffing and support to residents. The centre's gymnasium, community space and kitchens will permit creative community outreach and programming. The residents of the community will hopefully engage in YMCA summer camping and the Mississauga YMCA. The Ontario Works office for the surrounding community will also be located in the centre.
The Youth Worker participates as a member of the Resident Democratic Living team and supports Primary Workers in follow-through on resident’s goal setting. Provides support during all hours of operation, including overnight shifts. The position takes direction from Primary Workers to support the case planning, counseling and skills development to members in individual and workshop settings, and develops effective, collaborative professional networks within the Association and in the community. This will occur in the context of YMCA Universal Outcomes for participants: People gain developmentally appropriate skills and knowledge, people learn to get along with and appreciate others, and people gain confidence.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Residential
• Provides orientation of new residents to the program, supervision of house routines and discharge
residents when appropriate
• Assists and provides support to residents and team in daily democratic living
• Provides issue-specific counselling and support as directed by the Primary Workers and identifies, to other team members, youth issues as they arise
• Direct delivery of programs where necessary
• Balance the need for effective contact with respect for resident privacy with their own “houses/private spaces”
• Facilitates regular Resident Meetings and develops, facilitates, or assists in the presentation of skill development and asset building workshops to residents as required.
• Ensuring the overall safety of all residents by completing regular checks of the premises
• Manage crisis situations and facilitate conflict resolution, mediation and de-escalation
• Support youth in ensuring the cleanliness and general hygiene of the houses and rooms
• Function as a member of a team comprised of youth workers, case managers, housing, employment/education and supervisors.
• Participate in individual supervision, staff meetings, case conferences and committees as required.
• Shift work: weekends and statutory holidays (MUST have open availability on Sat & Sun)
• Remaining awake (overnight) and available to residents.
• Circulates through all program areas to support the total program delivered
Administration
• Completion of case note documentation and maintain resident case files and ensure quality audit measures are achieved in accordance with the YMCA and funder’s standards
• Documents, according to current professional standards, significant interactions with residents, maintain appropriate documentation in case files and logs, and complete incident reports when required.
• Record the relevant status of all overnight, late, and guest passes
• Completing data entry and ensuring all assigned administrative tasks are completed as assigned
• Adheres to all Peel Youth Village, YMCA and other relevant policies and procedures
Other
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead, Manager or General Manager.
• Circulates through all program areas to support the total program delivered as directed by Management team.
• Models appropriate behaviours to staff in line with our Mission, Vision and Values; establishes rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviours with staff and members.
• Represents the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner
• Understands and integrates the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and belief upon staff, volunteers and members.
• Participates in program philanthropic initiatives to meet program targets
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post secondary degree/diploma in social work or a related discipline.
• Three years in youth shelter or related experience
• Ability to work flexible shifts: weekends and statutory holidays (MUST have open availability on Sat/Sun & statutory holidays)
• Must be in attendance for monthly staff meetings (2hours monthly)
• Knowledge of the issues that lead young people to become homeless, and an ability to work with youth in a respectful, non-judgmental and consistent manner.
• Ability to communicate and to resolve conflict in a constructive and professional manner
• Well developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills;
• Ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, residents, staff and volunteers;
• Excellent written communication skills
• Demonstrates at minimum a working knowledge of the philosophy of Harm Reduction
• Experience working with issues connected to substance abuse or mental health and/or co-occurring concerns.
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and invisible dimension of diversity.
• Possesses relevant knowledge of community resources and referral agencies.
• Current CPR and First Aid an asset
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet etc
Must be available afternoon and overnight awake (relief) week days & holidays
Interviewing:
Tracy Arias
Sasha Williams
Grade: 7
Current YMCA of Greater Toronto Staff:
Please speak to your supervisor prior to applying.
All applicants please be advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a police records check.
The YMCA of Greater Toronto values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association
Coordinator, Contact Centre
Employer:Housing Services Inc.Wage:$70172.45Pay Type:per annumPosition type:Full-timeApplication deadline:Jan 6 2010 (All day)Apply To
Contact name:Human Resources DivisionLocation:Phone:(416) 921-3625Fax:(416) 981-4510Salary: $57,490.67 – $70,172.45
(Management – Grade Level 5)
File: TCHC#09HSE92
hsi solutions (Housing Services Inc.) is a major provider of construction, maintenance and contact centre solutions to property managers and owners. We bring success to our customers by embracing the values of quality customer service, “value for money”, integrity, innovation and diversity. Our employees are committed to providing cost-effective, timely and reliable services and are continuously challenged to improve our processes and standards.
hsi solutions are a subsidiary corporation of Toronto Community Housing (TCHC).
Position Summary
The Coordinator, Contact Centre is primarily focused on the performance management and development of a team of frontline Agents within the Contact Centre’s 24/7/365 operation. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, managing and developing the performance of a team to identified objectives and performance standards. Your ability to lead, coach and develop employees toward achieving business, professional and personal development goals is complimented by your relationship building skills and operational continuous improvement focus.
Responsibilities
• Monitors and maintains the key performance indicators for each Agent within an assigned team
• Leads, coaches and develops Agents to meet/exceed performance standards relating to handle time, quality and attendance
• Lends “real time” support to agent escalations and questions
• Owns and handles escalated customer contacts to resolution
• Facilitates team communication that demonstrates correspondence that is consistent, clear and customer focused
• Works with departmental stakeholders, vendors and partners to resolve issues and identify on-going process improvement opportunities
• Liaises with the Director to recommend on-going process improvement
• Maintains current knowledgeable of and complies with industry codes of conduct and client program guidelines
• Identifies and refers customers to team members, internal stakeholders and external contacts as appropriate
• Ensures necessary due diligence is taken to support the accuracy of all customer transactions
• Promotes and incorporates tenant participation, community development, anti-racism and anti-ableism in all work practices
• Assists with “overload” calls to ensure minimal hold times down
• Qualifications
• Strong Leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach and develop teams
• Supervisory/ managerial experience in a Customer Service Contact Centre is preferred
• Practical knowledge of property management and maintenance service delivery
• Trade school education or equivalent job related experience
• Highly developed interpersonal, conflict resolution, problem solving and communication skills
• Highly effective organizational abilities
• Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve complex customer escalations
• Previous experience facilitating performance management is preferred
• Proficient with Window XP, MSWord, MS Excel and Groupwise Mail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated pro-activity and initiative
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate respectfully with clients, customers, vendors and staff; interact effectively with staff and managers within TCHC
• Ability to work shifts
Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Housing Services Inc. (hsi) strongly supports this commitment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from women and men, people from racialized communities, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and aboriginal persons.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to:
human.resources@torontohousing.ca.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
931 Yonge Street, 4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4W 2H2
Fax: (416) 981-4260
E-mail: Human.Resources@torontohousing.ca
Opportunity for Youth: Apathy is Boring Board of Directors
Apathy is Boring
Deadline: January 11, 2010
The Deal: Apathy is Boring is looking to recruit two individuals who are excited to help get people involved in the democratic process. They are looking for one recently 'uninvolved' youth between the ages of 18-25 and one individual who has a significant experience in the area of fiscal management. Applicants should also be bilingual. Apathy is Boring uses art and technology to involve youth in democracy.
+ DreamNow: Apathy is Boring is one of DreamNow's close partners. We have partnered with them to help make sure the people they reach through their work with the Governor General's Youth Dialogues actually turns into real action. Check them out.
CAM-D – Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities invites families to attend a Seminar on Autism
Date(s):Dec 30 2009 - 7:00pmPresenter: Memona Hossain, autism Consultant, Kerry’s Place Autism Services
If your child has Autism, Aspergers, PDD-NOS…, then come learn about
• the basics about the diagnosis,
• services available,
• funding,
• And what services Kerry’s Place offers in Peel and Halton.
***Network with Families with Children with Autism***
Childcare/onsite support for family members with disabilities and refreshments provided
RSVP: Dec. 23 by email to camd@camd.ca
JUMP starting your job search
Date(s):Dec 22 2009 - 2:00pmPlease join YWCA JUMP for an informative information session on "JUMP starting your summer job search"!
Learn about upcoming internship opportunities, youth specific websites and volunteering in the New Year.
Topic: How to find that prefect co-op work placement and when to start applying for internship opportunities in the New Year
Please contact us to register at 416 964-3883 ask for Shannon.
YWCA JUMP is a youth program for women 13-24 and who are permanent residents and convention refugees. Please bring your permanent resident cards.
Melissa Singh
Part-Time Youth Settlement Counsellor| YWCA JUMP Etobicoke
YWCA Toronto | A Turning Point for Women
222 Dixon Road, Suite 207, Etobicoke, ON M9P 3S5
T 416 964 3883 x 213 F 416 964 9492
msingh@ywcatoronto.org<mailto:msingh@ywcatoronto.org>
www.ywcatoronto.org<http://www.ywcatoronto.org/>
Health, Housing and Human Rights: Exploring the Connections in Canada and Globally
Date(s):Jan 21 2010 (All day)Centre for International Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Comparative Program on Health and Society, Munk Centre for International Studies & Wellesley Institute
present
Health, Housing and Human Rights: Exploring the Connections in Canada and Globally
Special events with the former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing
We are thrilled to invite you to attend a series of events with Miloon Kothari, the first United Nations Special Rapporteur on the
Right to Adequate Housing. For almost a decade, Mr Kothari worked to elaborate the intersections between international human rights law and
domestic policies and programs, through fact-finding missions to countries including Canada.
SAVE THE DATE
January 21 & 22, 2010
Free Registration. All welcome; students, faculty, community members.
Information from www.cih.utoronto.ca
RSVP to elayna.fremes@utoronto.ca (Indicate event #[s] you will attend)
PROGRAMME
#1. Thursday, January 21, 1 pm-3pm, Music Room, Hart House
Organizing to ensure our rights are respected: -
a civil society forum with Miloon Kothari and representatives from non-governmental housing and homelessness groups, equity-seeking organizations and others.
#2. Thursday, January 21, 5 pm-6:30pm, 6th Floor Auditorium, Health Sciences Building, 155 College Street
The right to housing, health and the reality of Canada's affordable housing crisis -
a public forum with Miloon Kothari, along with Canadian and international speakers, to review Canada's progress in meeting its international housing rights obligations.
#3. Friday, January 22, 9am-12noon, 108N, Munk Centre
The right to housing and the right to health -
a theoretical and research perspective. Mr. Kothari will meet with academics and students for a review of human rights and global realities.
#4. Friday, January 22, 1pm-2:30pm, 6th Floor Auditorium, Health Sciences Building, 155 College Street
Making rights matter -
reflections on a decade as special rapporteur – Miloon Kothari will deliver reflections on his decade as the first United Nations' Special Rapporteur on the
Right to Adequate Housing, including his experiences on a number of fact-finding missions, and observations on the impact of his work.
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Michael Shapcott | Director, Affordable Housing and Social Innovation | Wellesley Institute
45 Charles St E, Suite 101 Tel: 416.972.1010 ext 231
Toronto, ON, Canada, M4Y 1S2 Mobile: 416.605.8316
E-mail: michael@wellesleyinstitute.comSports / Gang prevention comic book
The Healthy Aboriginal Network
Non-profit promotion of health, literacy & wellness
Physical activity / gang prevention comic book
In Path of the Warrior, Cullen gets rolled out of his gang and is forced to reconnect with his family and community. Team sports and his culture become his new support system. Send an email to sean@thehealthyaboriginal.net if you’d like to order copies. Our pricing is published at www.thehealthyaboriginal.net.
Gambling awareness short on DVD
We still have copies of our animated short On the Turn in stock, based on our sold out comic book. They cost $15 including shipping in Canada.
Youth in care comic book
Please feel free to provide feedback on our new youth in care draft story. The focus group short is on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/HealthyAboriginal. There are two parts to the story. Make sure you watch both of them, please. Send your comments, freestyle, to sean@thehealthyaboriginal.net. If we could receive your comments before December, that would be great.
We appreciate your support,
Sean Muir
Executive Director
3945 West 51st Ave Vancouver, BC V6N 3V9
Phone 604-876-0243 sean@thehealthyaboriginal.net
New report re Impact of HST on low income people
Source:Cdn Centre for Policy AlternativesSource material link:Check new report released this week from Cdn Centre for Policy Alternatives which finds that, because of tax credits, low and modest income families will come out slightly ahead with net gains ranging from $75-$136/year for those with incomes less than $50,000.
