WHO WE ARE:

Langs is a grass-roots neighbourhood-based organization that has become so much more! Langs was established as a community development project in 1978 by a group of citizens and service providers concerned about the lack of accessible services in the community. Langs has grown to become a dynamic, respected multi-service organization that uses a community development approach to provide comprehensive health, social and recreational services that are responsive to the changing needs of our community.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IN THIS ROLE WOULD HAVE

· Possess an open-minded and non-judgmental attitude
· Have an interest in and/or have experience working with children and youth, aged 12-25 years old, in recreational, art and STEAM programming
· Creative, enthusiastic, and nurturing personality
· Have previous leadership training and experience
· Willing to obtain High Five Principles of Healthy Childhood Development training
· First Aid Certification is an asset
· Knowledge of community resources and navigating the youth mental health and substance use system.
· Demonstrated ability to relate to young people accessing services from a peer perspective and can work within an interdisciplinary health care team.
· Strong self-awareness, self-care practices and can establish and maintain professional relationships with youth accessing peer services.
· Excellent organizational, time management, communication and interpersonal skills.
· Experience in supporting safe and meaningful drop-in participation and being open to diverse ways of thinking about, understanding and articulating issues related to mental health and substance use is an asset.
· A high degree of familiarity with MS Office and e-mail, as well as the willingness to learn new computer programs are required; your role will include documentation on the computer.
· We strongly encourage applications from First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Black, and other racialized people who are reflective of intersectional experiences (i.e., 2SLGBTQ+, neurodevelopmental differences, living with a disability, etc.).
· Experience facilitating groups or other consultations with a broad range of participants is an asset.
· Bilingualism or the ability to speak a second language is considered an asset.
· Must be available to work evenings.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING TASKS

• Facilitate Skill and Wellbeing Activities (SWA) when needed such as STEAM, Hoops, Youth Dinners, YTCYC and Makerspace.
• Assist with the planning and facilitation of life-skills workshops.
• Assist with the program planning, coordination and mentoring of YWHO Cambridge’s Youth Advisory Council (YTCYC).
• Provide support to staff and participants during programs.
• Be a positive role model to youth participants aged 12-25.
• Complete various administrative duties such as program plans, program reports, behavior logs, incident reports.
• Assist participants and staff in conducting clean-up after the completion of programs
• Engage youth and create a welcoming environment for youth accessing Hub services.
• Support youth with the completion of standardized measures to help improve youth outcomes (focus on measurement-based care).
• Provide individual mentorship and coaching to youth to navigate mental health system.
• Complete documentation of client interactions and timely completion of data entry, case notes and other electronic records as required.
• Attend team meetings as required and contribute to integrated care planning for youth.
• Participate in a YWHO Community of Practice for Peer Support Worker role.
• Other duties as assigned.