Job Title: Youth Mentor
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Youth Services
Location: BGC Jane and Finch Locations: Grandravine Children’s/Youth Centre, Driftwood Court
Reports to: Damian Hughes/ Risa Antoine
Term of Contract: September 2024 to June 2025
Probationary Period: N/A
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday | 3pm – 9pm
Pay: $16.55/ Hour
About the Jane and Finch Boys and Girls Club
Through life-changing programs, community-based services, and relationships with peers and caring adults, BGC helps children and youth develop the skills they need to succeed. If a young person needs it, our Club provides it.
General Job Description
We are currently seeking a dedicated Youth staff mentor who will serve as a positive role model to support, lead and encourage young people. You will have a chance to form lasting relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of social work, behavioral studies, and management skills.
Employee Duties & Responsibilities
- Report to Youth Coordinator and/or Director
- Implements the day-to-day delivery of the BGC Jane and Finch program following all requirements of BGC core values: belonging, respect, encouragement & support, working together, and speaking out
- Develop and follow Program Plans for BGC Jane and Finch Club recreational programming
- Implements the day-to-day delivery of BGC Jane and Finch Clun program following all requirements
- Ensure the confidentiality of the staff and BGC members as employees
- Complete necessary paperwork in person or through technology including application forms, member profiles, safety audits, incident reports progress evaluations, inputting work hours
- Maintain positive communication and relationships with BGC Jane and Finch Club official partners and community group partners, including but not limited to: Toronto Community Housing, Toronto School Board, Toronto Neighborhood Community Officers, local school administrators and staff
- Abide by any and all covid or health related regulations implemented by St. Albans Boys and Girls Club
- Participation in routine and/or annual employee assessments
Mentor Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of recreation areas including maintaining: supervision of BGC members for the duration of programming, maintaining safety equipment, clearing facilities, displaying appropriate signage, and operating a computer as necessary
- Support BGC youth members to improve academic engagement, developing positive relationships, and recognizing students for their efforts where possible through active feedback
- Attend trips on behalf of BGC Jane and Finch Club with members and applicable partner groups
- Whether in person or virtually, organize and facilitate recreational activities including games, cooking, physical fitness events, arts and crafts, and musical instruction on a daily basis
- Encourage members to participate in activities and form healthy relationships by greeting and introducing new members, encouraging group activities, and providing oversight to ensure everyone is treated equitably
- Foster collaboration and leadership among members by adding activities that promote teamwork and encouraging participants to actively pursue responsibility
- Assist in the routine cleaning schedule of the BGC Jane and Finch Club location you are working in
- Attending, where applicable, routine staff meetings and check-ins
- Use the provided supports to document, monitor, and report on member attendance and progress as requested
